#DeepCreationCamp Lessons from ZachXBTExposesTheAxiomIncident: Privacy, Insider Risks, and Regulatory Implications in Crypto Platforms
On February 26, 2026, the crypto community was rocked by a detailed investigation released by renowned on-chain analyst ZachXBT, exposing systemic privacy and insider trading issues at Axiom, a high-volume, non-custodial trading platform and Y Combinator Winter 2025 alum. With over $390 million in processed revenue, Axiom had rapidly scaled its platform and user base, but the investigation highlighted a crucial vulnerability that is often overlooked in the dec