Cointelegraph’s Twitter Account Hacked, Prompts Fraudulent ‘TELE’ Promotion

On May 10, 2025, Cointelegraph’s official Twitter account was compromised. The perpetrator promoted a fraudulent meme coin called ‘TELE’ leading to a possible rug pull scheme. This incident has led to increased distrust among cryptocurrency investors. Cointelegraph’s tweet compromise highlights the vulnerability of social media platforms in the crypto space and serves as a stark reminder for investors to be cautious about information shared online.