X Takes Legal Action Against Its Users for Operating a Counterfeit Bitcoin News Bot Network
In a striking development that highlights the growing tension between social media platforms and the individuals who seek to exploit them, X—formerly known as Twitter—has initiated legal proceedings against two of its own users, Vivek Kumar Sen and Zmyang Sherpa. The lawsuit alleges that the duo operated a network of counterfeit Bitcoin news accounts, commonly referred to as a "bot farm," with th…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:15 a.m.