October 4th.
From Sunday morning, virtual currency news starts pouring into portal sites.
[The dream of a jackpot that disappeared in vain. Cycash soared 1,440% in 30 minutes, then plummeted to -99.3% in 10 seconds.]
[Back to the surface of the dangers of investing in virtual currency. Investors are devastated by the crash of Cycash.]
[I missed the sales timing due to the paralysis of the exchange. Cycash Investors Move Into Class Action Against Bithit. Experts “Virtual currency exchanges are mail-order operators, so legal relief is difficult.”]
[The police are checking whether there was any illegality in the virtual currency transaction process.]
Cryptocurrency news, which previously only appeared in the IT section, took its place on the main portal this time.
That meant the seriousness of the situation.
As the situation was like this, grenades were flying because WHTS Company also developed a similar acorn coin.
“We are a company that has nothing to do with Cycash, which was listed this time. Acorn Coin has not yet been listed.”
“I’m sorry, but we do not accept Cycash-related inquiries here. Contact the developer, BitHit. yes? You called here because you couldn’t reach me?”
“Sir, you’re not going to call Burger King about a problem with McDonald’s burgers.”
The office was flooded with complaint calls from all over the country.
Normally, I would have unplugged the phone line right away, but this time I couldn’t. This is because it will be more difficult to deal with false rumors that the developer of Acorn Coin has run away.
While the office was being bombarded with phone calls, there were people on the stairs outside the office who were having trouble with the outbreak.
“I know you are worried. It really has nothing to do with our company. under… … Why don’t you believe me!”
Lee So-young, the head of the development team, has been wrestling with her phone for over 30 minutes.
The person on the phone was her father.
-I understand that you went to Korea to learn about virtual currency. If they sent me like that, I should have gone to college quietly!
“I have already mastered everything taught at university. I needed real-world experience.”
-So the place you left was a malicious company that robs investors of money?
“I have told you several times that it is not like that. The place in the news is a company that has nothing to do with our company, not even 1%.”
Even if Lee So-young took the time to explain, it was useless. Her father’s voice was already confident.
-Joanne, do you think I’m saying this without doing my research?
“What did you come to see?”
-The purpose of the two companies, the method of obtaining funds, and the use of Cy Club, a Korean SNS, are perfectly the same.
“of course. A place called Beat Hit copied our company.”
-So, in the end, wouldn’t the result come out the same?
“Our company is different. First of all, the representative is an outstanding person… … .”
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The sound of giggling and laughing comes over the phone.
– What can be said to be different at best is not the company’s technology or output, but the representative?
“I am not saying this for nothing. Dad will understand if he meets the CEO in person.”
-That representative seems to have an excellent talent for bewitching people like the head of a pseudo-religion.
“If you’re going to say that, don’t call me again.”
Lee So-young screamed in anger and hung up the phone.
“phew… … .”
After the call, a series of sighs came out.
She felt frustrated about her family not believing in her, but more than that, the anxiety that something like this might happen many more times in the future made her suffer.
‘There is only one way to solve it. I have to complete the acorn coin quickly and show the result.’
However, Acorn Coin was just taking its first steps. In addition, I had to collaborate with the Cy Club development team.
It took at least 1 year, or more than 3 years if you hold it for a long time, to produce a result that the public can understand.
In the meantime, it was obvious that the second and third Cycash coins would appear in the world, and whenever an accident broke out, the media and the public would blame Acorn Coin as well.
‘I’d rather give up on development than to be used by scammers… … .’
As Lee So-young thought of such an extreme thought, she felt a cold chill on her cheek.
“oh!”
The true identity of the cold touch on my cheek was Ahh.
Shin Woo-hyuk, who appeared with a cup of coffee, smiled.
“What are you thinking so hard about?”
She casually accepted the coffee and said.
“when… … Are you here?”
“A while ago.”
“I thought you weren’t going to work today.”
“Originally, I was going to do that, but the staff said they were suffering from hardships, so I came out.”
He sits next to the stairs where Lee So-young is squatting and continues his conversation.
“And Mr. Soyeong asked me to look after her because she has low pressure.”
“I, when did I say… … .”
“You still do that. It’s an expression of suffering while holding on to all the worries in the world.”
“It’s not like that.”
Lee So-young shook her head and denied it. However, strong denial is positive, rather it has become more revealing of the inside.
“I may not be able to solve So-yeong’s concerns. Still, there are times when just confiding in someone can make you feel better.”
The two sipped their coffee and talked slowly.
At first, it was just a simple chat, but as the conversation continued, the topic moved to Cycash, and before I knew it, I was bringing out the worries and troubles she was suffering from one by one.
“ah! I’m really relieved. Believe it or not, I’ve never said anything like this to anyone before.”
“I thought that would be the case with So-young’s personality.”
“What is my personality like?”
“It’s an overly responsible style. He does the job well, but he will be under a lot of stress alone.”
The phrase was correct, so Lee So-young opened her eyes and looked at it.
“CEO, have you ever worked in a religious organization?”
“Not at all.”
“Then how do you know that?”
He just grins and turns the topic in another direction without giving an answer.
“Anyway, I’m glad. I think I can solve So-young’s concerns.”
“how?”
“If we don’t want to be blamed for hooking up with scammers and wholesalers, we have to show results quickly.”
“I know that, but it takes time to complete the acorn coin… … .”
“I’m not talking about the technical part. I intend to be recognized for the investment part of Acorn Coin first.”
In order for virtual currency to be recognized as an investment asset, it is necessary to achieve good results through an official listing.
However, at a time like now when the atmosphere is at its worst, isn’t it obvious what kind of results will come out if Acorn Coin is listed?
“There is no need to overdo the listing of Acorn Coin because of me.”
“It’s not because of Mr. Soyoung. I had no intention of postponing the listing from the beginning.”
“Then, what do you do when the price drops like Cycash did? At least you have to pass this year and go public.”
He said it because he was genuinely worried, but he said it with a smile as if he was trying to reassure Lee So-young.
“Rather, when interest is high, like now, it might be the right time to go public.”
It was nonsense from one to ten. There are no good news and only bad news, so how can it be the right time to go public?
However, it was also true that the confidence that radiated from him made me have expectations.
* * *
The representative of Beat Hit, Na Min-seong, was sitting alone in the office with the lights off and giggling.
The reason he laughed was because of a post on the cryptocurrency community.
There are posts complaining that they have lost money in this situation, and they are going to file a lawsuit, and some posts are mocking people who have lost money.
“Tsk tsk, these assholes. They came in to try blind money.”
BitHit’s listing on Cycash was a scam from the beginning.
It was not only a scam from the development of the coin, but also a scam made with money, a scam made with money, a scam made with bicycle trading, and a server error at the end.
Even so, the reason he can stretch his legs like this is because the virtual currency was used for the fraud.
Cryptocurrency has a short history, so there is no relevant law itself.
Even if the police or prosecutors step forward and investigate, how can people who do not know what virtual currency are?
“it’s a shame. easy. Life can go so easily, but I don’t know what to do with my life.”
Na Min-seong lies down on a chair and puts his legs on the desk.
The money he ate alone is 7 billion won.
He hummed, thinking about where and how to spend the money.
– Cheek. Bara night night night. Bam bam bam bam. Dumchit!
Just then, the phone on the desk rings. He answered the phone while lying on his chair.
“yes. I got a call.”
-Are you Na Min-seong? This is the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Intelligence Crime Investigation Unit.
It is normal to be shocked when the police call. However, Na Min-seong’s expression was full of composure.
“Your voice sounds familiar. Aren’t you the detective Park I met last time?”
-you’re right.
“Oh, you insulted me last time. Reporting things for nothing is just annoying to those who are busy.”
Na Min-seong had already been to the National Police Agency last week for a complaint filed by Cycash victims.
It sounds obvious, but it was impossible for a single police officer to figure out the inside story of this case, so the investigation was carried out in a formal way and ended without much success.
“By the way, seeing that the detective contacted you again, it seems that you didn’t finish your investigation last time?”
– No, this time I contacted you with a different matter.
“Anything else?”
-The Cy Club corporation filed a complaint.
He laughed inwardly. If it’s a Cy Club corporation, it’s probably about to bet on a contract.
It was a matter that had already been perfectly prepared, so it was enough to go slowly and come out after the investigation.
However, when I heard the following words, I was startled and lowered my legs on the desk.
– This time the crime is fraud, so I think we need to proceed with the investigation quickly.
“Is it fraudulent? All I did was put the cryptocurrency entrusted there on the exchange. As I said before, the server paralysis is because there are too many visitors.”
-hmm… … You should come and check the details.
Na Min-seong hurriedly got dressed and headed to the police station.
The word fraud was complicated in my head, but I wasn’t too worried. That’s because I prepared thoroughly in every way.
At the police station, which arrived a month later, there was someone who came before Na Min-seong.
“All, you… … Why are you here?”
Jeong Ji-seung was at the police station. He looks at Na Min-seong and raises the corners of his mouth like a joker.
“Hey, nice to see you after a long time. Did you eat well?”
“… … .”
“Hey, if my older brother asks how I’m doing, I have to answer.”
Na Min-seong ignores him and goes straight to the detective and asks a question.
“Detective, why is this person here? Can I just confront you as the person who reported it?”
The detective looked at him with an expression as if he was talking about something.
“Mr. Jeong Ji-seung is not the one who reported it, but came to surrender to this scam.”