The Onecoin Legacy Resurfaces: A Crypto Mystery Unfolds in 2025

The Onecoin Legacy Resurfaces: A Crypto Mystery Unfolds in 2025

For anyone active in the crypto space since 2016, the Onecoin saga remains a vivid memory. Launched in 2014 by Ruja Ignatova, dubbed the “Cryptoqueen,” and Sebastian Greenwood, the project promised to rival Bitcoin but unraveled as a massive Ponzi scheme. By 2016, it had raised an estimated $4 billion from hopeful investors worldwide, only to collapse spectacularly, leaving countless victims with empty wallets. The fallout saw Greenwood jailed for 20 years in 2023, while Ignatova vanished in 2017, evading justice and earning a spot on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Fast forward to February 2025, and the Onecoin name is stirring the crypto world again—this time with a twist.

An X account under the handle @ignatova_ruja has emerged, claiming to be Ruja Ignatova herself. With posts like “They called me a fraud but I created a movement banks feared” and cryptic nods to scams like FTX and $LIBRA, the account promises to reveal “the FULL story” behind Onecoin’s demise. Ignatova’s disappearance after boarding a flight from Sofia to Athens in 2017 has fueled speculation—some believe she’s in hiding, others that she’s long gone. So, is this really her, breaking silence after seven years, or an imposter riding her infamous coattails? The posts are intriguing yet vague, leaving legitimacy unconfirmed and sparking debate among followers.

Coincidentally—or perhaps not—a bullish memecoin named $ONE has launched on the Solana blockchain in 2025. Billing itself as “Onecoin Reborn” via sites like onecoinsolana.com, it boasts a decentralized ethos, a 20 million coin supply, and ambitions to outshine Bitcoin with Solana’s speed and scalability. The project’s narrative taps into Onecoin’s deep lore, transforming a cautionary tale into a speculative meme. The community buzz is palpable, with X posts from accounts like @RgilbertGilbert and @sleep_coin_ hyping its potential, drawing thousands of views and hundreds of likes. Long-term goals and strong engagement hint at staying power, but questions linger.

While it’s wise to avoid directly tying $ONE to the @ignatova_ruja account or the original scam, the timing raises eyebrows. A scroll through “her” X feed—verified or not—ignites curiosity. Are these cryptic tweets a coordinated tease, a coincidence, or pure fiction? Interpretations vary, but proof remains elusive.

Meanwhile, $ONE is gaining traction among key opinion leaders (KOLs) and influencers. On Solana, where thousands of tokens launch daily and liquidity is stretched thin, successful memecoins thrive on narrative depth, community strength, and fairness. Could $ONE, with its controversial roots and bold revival, be the one to watch? Only time will tell.

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