ChangeNOW Suspected of Holding Over 68 Million ASTER Tokens

Fifteen addresses linked to ChangeNOW collectively hold more than 68 million ASTER tokens withdrawn from AsterDex, with no subsequent movement recorded.

Summary

Fifteen addresses funded by non-custodial crypto exchange ChangeNOW are holding over 68.25 million ASTER tokens, recently withdrawn from AsterDex. These tokens have not moved since the withdrawal, raising questions about the platform’s role in the accumulation or storage of these assets.

Terms & Concepts
  • Non-Custodial Trading Platform: A cryptocurrency exchange or service where users retain control of their own funds and private keys, without the platform holding assets on their behalf.
  • ASTER Token: A blockchain-based digital asset traded on platforms like AsterDex, used within its ecosystem for transactions and possibly governance.
  • AsterDex: A decentralized exchange specializing in ASTER token trading, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without centralized custody.