Crypto Risk

An investigative look at the Shibarium remediation plan, concentrated SHIB reserves on exchanges and what those facts mean for retail holders. Practical steps to manage exposure to memecoin risk and how recovery operations may actually play out.

The Electric Coin Company’s full development-team departure triggered a governance showdown with Bootstrap, a double‑digit ZEC selloff, and a larger warning about foundation‑dependent privacy projects. This explainer maps the timeline, technical and trust risks, market fallout, and a practical risk checklist for asset managers and custodians.

When the Worldcoin team moved 44 million WLD (about $25.6M) the market reacted violently — a useful case study in why team-controlled supply matters. This guide explains the mechanics of such panics, regulatory implications, and a practical checklist for assessing projects with large team reserves.

SHIB remains far below its multi-year highs and lacks clear, widely adopted utility. This article critiques the late-2025 investment case for Shiba Inu and offers a practical risk checklist for memecoin investors.