NEAR Protocol
Why NEAR Protocol is down 1.4% in the last hour
Analysis
NEAR fell 1.4% over the past hour amid negative sentiment tied to a reported crypto scam targeting ships near the Strait of Hormuz, where scammers allegedly demanded “clearance” fees in cryptocurrency. This kind of headline can weigh on broader crypto risk appetite in the short term by reinforcing concerns about illicit activity and fraud in the sector.
Contributing Factors (1)
Scammers demand crypto ‘clearance’ fees from ships near Strait of Hormuz: report
Greek maritime risk firm MARISKS warned shippers of fraudulent Hormuz transit demands paid in bitcoin or USDT, according to Reuters.
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