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Dana White Fuming as UFC Crypto Scam Rocks UFC Instagram

By Isaiah Mccall

Last Updated: Jan 31, 2025

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A new crypto scam has rocked the UFC instagram account, leaving your favorite baldie Dana White fuming, what's going on with UFC crypto?

We just witnessed a UFC crypto scam. This week, the UFC’s official Instagram account was the target of a bizarre and concerning hacking incident.

Late Wednesday evening, the account displayed what appeared to be a promotional post announcing the launch of a UFC-branded cryptocurrency that ended up being a rug pull. Fans are pissed.

“Yeah this is a total shit coin but how am I supposed to see the 90% in ONE MINUTE coming?” one investor commented on X. “The coin was actually getting ready to moon and be a f*cking legitimate UFC coin.”

UFC Crypto Scam Is An Elaborate Rugpull After UFC Instagram Hack

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The fake post featured the UFC logo and a crypto wallet address alongside a caption touting the supposed debut of a new digital coin. It read, “UFC fans have been waiting, and the moment is here. Get ready to own the legacy. Precision. Strength. All in one coin. #UFC #UnleashTheFight.”

Adding to the confusion, the account’s Instagram Stories included a link directing users to a website where the fraudulent cryptocurrency could allegedly be purchased.

RIP if the UFC ever wanted to launch an official coin. Not cool.

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“The post did not come from the UFC,” an official clarified, confirming that swift action was taken to regain access to the account.

Despite their quick work, some fans reported that the post remained live for over an hour before being removed.

UFC Crypto Scam: Emergency Crisis Management at UFC Instagram

Fraud hit Americans hard in 2023, racking up over $5.6 billion in crypto losses—a brutal testament to the scale of these operations.

Like the UFC, big names draw scammers like moths to a flame. With millions of followers assuming authenticity from a simple logo, these accounts become gold mines for impostors.

“We are strengthening the security features on our accounts to prevent incidents like this in the future,” a UFC spokesperson said.

To prevent future mishaps, the UFC urges fans to verify promotions through official channels and avoid anything sketchy online.

A Lesson for the Digital Era: Don’t Trust Everything You See

What happened to the UFC isn’t just a fluke. It’s yet another warning flag for the sprawling darkness of the online world.

Scammers won’t back off anytime soon, so staying alert is your best defense.

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Isaiah Mccall
Isaiah Mccall
Crypto Analyst

Isaiah McCall is an ultramarathon runner and journalist for 99Bitcoins. He started at USAToday in 2019 and now has a Medium blog following of 30k+ and millions of views. Follow him at @AfroReporter Read More

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