A string of high-profile cryptocurrency influencers and celebrities have had their X accounts hacked, resulting in a flurry of suspicious posts shilling various tokens. This coordinated attack has left the crypto community reeling, with many wondering how such a brazen operation could have been carried out.

Among the victims is Gigantic-Cassocked-Rebirth (GCR), a well-known pseudonymous cryptocurrency investor, whose account was hacked to promote ORDI and Luna2.0 tokens. The hack resulted in a brief surge in value for both tokens, but many believe the hacker could have manipulated the account to promote a more lucrative microcap coin. Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher noted that the hacker "fumbled the bag hard" by choosing to shill relatively established tokens instead of a more vulnerable microcap coin.

The GCR hack may be just one part of a larger operation targeting celebrity X accounts, with many niche celebrities launching meme coins and promoting them to their followers. Bitcoin developer and Ordinals commentator Udi Wertheimer warned of an ongoing operation hacking big Twitter accounts, urging caution among users. "GCR already told us today that there's an operation going on hacking big Twitter accounts," Wertheimer revealed. "As more niche celebs are popping up by the minute launching meme coins — on a long weekend when platform engineers are away — I recommend that you guys be very careful."

American rapper Rich The Kid's X account was also compromised, promoting a new token called RICH, which amassed a $90,000 market cap within hours of launch. The token was launched on Solana memecoin creator tool pump.fun, and its rapid growth has raised eyebrows among crypto enthusiasts. While Rich The Kid has not confirmed whether his account was hacked, the post has since been deleted.

Media personality Caitlyn Jenner's X account promoted a token called JENNER, which gained a $4.7 million market cap in just four hours. The token was also launched on pump.fun, and its rapid growth has sparked concerns about the security of celebrity social media accounts. While Jenner has not confirmed whether her account was hacked, many believe the posts are part of the larger hacking operation.

The hacking wave has raised concerns about the security of social media accounts and the potential for orchestrated attacks to manipulate cryptocurrency markets. As the crypto community continues to grow, it is essential to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect accounts and investments. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of security and verification in the crypto space.

In the meantime, users are advised to exercise extreme caution when interacting with celebrity-endorsed tokens and to thoroughly research any investment opportunities before committing funds. The crypto community must remain vigilant and work together to prevent such attacks from occurring in the future.