X to Auto-Lock Accounts at First Crypto Mention in Anti-Scam Push
X announced Thursday that it will automatically lock accounts the first time a user mentions crypto, citing a surge in phishing campaigns that arrived as fake copyright notices. The platform framed the change as an emergency anti-scam measure to cut off bad actors who use deceptive takedown-style messages to deliver malicious links and harvest credentials.
The policy could blunt the rapid spread of scams and protect less experienced users, but it also raises questions about false positives and disruption to legitimate crypto discussions, creators, and businesses. X says the step is part of a wider clampdown on crypto-related abuse; observers will watch whether the automatic locks are paired with quick appeal options and clearer signals to avoid overblocking healthy community activity.