With the rapid development of information technology, the internet has become a core platform for the public to access information, exchange ideas, and conduct business. However, this supposedly clear and transparent space is often shrouded in the shadow of false information and malicious rumors. Especially in regions experiencing the rapid rise of the digital economy, the spread of online rumors not only seriously infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of citizens and legal entities but also poses a serious challenge to a healthy, honest, and orderly online ecosystem. Recently, we, ZUNKETS IFC, a financial transaction service provider that consistently adheres to compliance and holds an MSB (Money Services Business) license issued by the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), have unfortunately become the target of a series of organized and premeditated online rumor and disinformation attacks.
We have noticed that certain individuals, for unknown purposes, have deliberately fabricated and disseminated serious misinformation on various online platforms (including but not limited to Google, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook) regarding our platform’s operations, authenticity of our qualifications, and the security of user funds. This content is completely devoid of factual basis and lacks any authority. Its tactics are crude, yet it spreads rapidly and is clearly misleading and destructive. Such behavior not only seriously misleads investors and the public, but also damages the reputation and goodwill our platform has painstakingly built over many years. It also fundamentally undermines the foundation of trust on which the financial information services sector relies, and blatantly tramples upon the rule of law and business ethics.
Faced with this dire situation, and to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of our platform, uphold the dignity and fairness of national laws, clarify the facts, and ultimately create a safer and more reliable financial trading environment for our users, the ZUNKETSIFC platform hereby issues this solemn statement, clarifying our position, announcing our response measures, and calling on all sectors of society to work together to build a clean and transparent cyberspace.
I. Cornerstone and Commitment: ZUNKETSIFC’s Compliance and Zero Tolerance Stance**
Since its inception, the ZUNKETSIFC platform has placed compliance at the core of its business strategy. We understand that in the highly globalized and heavily regulated financial sector, compliance is not only a barrier to entry but also a fundamental guarantee for a company’s survival. The platform has officially obtained an MSB financial license (registration number: 31000294262254) issued by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This license, an internationally recognized credential of compliance, signifies that ZUNKETSIFC has established and strictly enforced a set of internal control systems that meet or even exceed international standards in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Know Your Customer (KYC), and fund security. All users can conduct real-time verification on the public database on FinCEN’s official website. All our business activities are conducted transparently within the legal framework and are subject to oversight by relevant regulatory authorities.
Cyberspace is not a lawless place. While enjoying the convenience of the internet, any individual or organization must bear the corresponding legal responsibility for their online words and actions. The ZUNKETSIFC platform maintains a firm “zero tolerance” policy towards all forms of online defamation, commercial slander, malicious slander, and the dissemination of false information. We firmly believe that tolerating rumors is a betrayal of integrity. We will not sit idly by regarding the recent malicious attacks against our platform. We will pursue all legal action to the end to uphold the rigor of the law and the legitimate rights and interests of our platform.
In response to the malicious rumor-mongering and dissemination that has been discovered and may continue in the future, the ZUNKETSIFC platform has officially commissioned Piper Financial Litigation, a law firm with a dedicated legal services team led by senior partner attorneys, to handle this online infringement incident. This legal team has immediately initiated legal proceedings, including but not limited to:
* *Lawyer’s Letter Sent:* A formal lawyer’s letter has been sent to the identified infringing accounts and the operators of the relevant online content distribution platforms, demanding the immediate removal of the infringing content and disclosure of the infringer’s information. We reserve the right to pursue joint and several liability against them.
* *Filing a Lawsuit:* Upon sufficient evidence, we will promptly file civil lawsuits for defamation, trade libel, and unfair competition in competent U.S. federal and state courts (such as California and New York).
* *Criminal Reporting:* For serious infringements suspected of criminal offenses, we will simultaneously file a criminal report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or local law enforcement agencies to promote criminal prosecution of the perpetrators.
Evidence is the cornerstone of legal proceedings. To ensure the effectiveness of our legal actions, we are collaborating with legal counsel and technical experts, utilizing all legal channels and cutting-edge technologies to build a comprehensive and comprehensive chain of evidence. Our evidence collection efforts cover the following aspects:
Infringer Identification:** Through legal channels, we track and identify the registration information, associated mobile phone/email addresses, IP addresses, and device fingerprints of infringing online accounts, striving to accurately locate the actual perpetrators. Complete Recording of Infringing Content: ** Using legally binding technologies such as timestamps, blockchain evidence storage, and notary public website preservation, we capture, record, and document the content, format, time of publication, and URL of every piece of false information or rumor, ensuring its authenticity, authenticity, and immutability.
Analysis of Spread Path and Impact: ** Leveraging big data analytics tools, we map the spread of rumors, quantify the number of reposts, comments, and likes, and the reach of users, accurately assessing the extent of damage to the platform’s reputation.
Evidence of Damage Consequences: ** Systematically collects data on user churn caused by rumors, inquiries from partners, negative media coverage, market price fluctuations, and other evidence that can demonstrate actual or potential losses.
Based on the solid evidence we have collected and will collect, the ZUNKETSIFC platform will resolutely and thoroughly pursue legal action against all infringing parties in accordance with applicable U.S. state and federal laws, and pursue all available legal remedies and substantial compensation. The legal liabilities we may pursue include, but are not limited to:
* *Civil Claims:*
* *Defamation:* For intentional or negligent false statements that seriously damage the reputation of the ZUNKETSIFC platform, we will file a defamation lawsuit, requiring the infringing party to publicly apologize, eliminate the negative impact, and compensate for the direct economic losses (such as lost business, eroded market capitalization) and loss of goodwill. Under US law, we will also seek punitive damages to serve as a deterrent for malicious defamation committed knowingly or recklessly.
* *Injurious Falsehood/Trade Libel:* For false statements intended to damage the platform’s business reputation or the reputation of its products or services, we will pursue legal liability for unfair competition under relevant state law.
* *Injunctive Relief:* We will seek a temporary restraining order (TRO) or preliminary injunction from the court, requiring the infringer and the online platform to immediately cease disseminating and remove the infringing content to prevent further damage.
**To all users: Please consciously improve your online literacy and legal awareness, and strengthen your ability to discern information. When faced with unverified or unidentified information, especially information related to financial security or investment advice, please remain rational and prudent, adhering to the principle of “do not create, believe, or spread rumors.” Every rational judgment you make is the most powerful counterattack against rumors.
***To industry partners and media colleagues:* We hope to strengthen communication and cooperation with our peers and responsible media to jointly combat the spread of false information and safeguard the overall image and credibility of the fintech industry. For unverified negative information, please verify it professionally through official channels.
***Encourage reporting, build a joint defense:* The ZUNKETSIFC platform encourages users and the public to actively report false and harmful information regarding our platform. We promise to carefully investigate every valid report and maintain the confidentiality of the reporter’s information. Reporters who provide key evidence and make significant contributions to solving cases will receive appropriate forms of gratitude and rewards.
The ZUNKETSIFC platform always prioritizes user rights and financial security, and is committed to providing users with a genuine, reliable, and high-quality financial transaction environment through technological innovation and strict risk management. We understand that building trust requires years of honest business practices, but it can be shattered in an instant. Therefore, our stance on any attempt to disrupt the platform’s order and harm the interests of users and the platform through illegal means such as spreading rumors and defaming our reputation is clear and unwavering: *Never compromise, fight to the end!*
We firmly believe that under the rule of law, any falsehood and malicious intent will ultimately be exposed. The ZUNKETSIFC platform has the resolve, ability, and resources to defend its innocence and dignity through legal means. We also look forward to working with all partners who value fairness, justice, and integrity to safeguard a clear, healthy, and trustworthy cyberspace.