Key Highlights
X is reportedly preparing a feature that would auto-lock accounts after their first crypto-related post, pending extra verification.
The reported change is aimed at reducing crypto scam spam, including impersonation accounts and fake giveaway posts.
The measure appears to be focused on higher-risk accounts, rather than long-established users.
X is reportedly testing a new anti-scam feature that would automatically lock accounts after they mention cryptocurrency for the first time. According to CoinDesk, the account would then need to complete additional verification before posting again.
The reported change is aimed at a familiar problem on the platform: newly created or low-trust accounts that jump into crypto discussions to push phishing links, fake airdrops, impersonation scams, or giveaway posts. X has long faced abuse around crypto-related spam, especially during periods of high market activity.
