Blum Co Founder Arrested: $BLUM Listing Date and Price at Risk

Blum Co Founder Arrest News May Delay $BLUM Listing Date and Price

Blum, a well-known tap-to-earn crypto platform, is now facing major questions after one of its key members, Vladimir Smerkis, was arrested in Moscow. The news has shocked the community, especially since it comes at a time when users were waiting for the token’s official listing.

Blum Co Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested in Moscow

According to reports, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court in Moscow has ordered the arrest of Vladimir Smerkis, who was once the CMO and a co-founder of the crypto project. The court has not yet revealed what kind of fraud he is being investigated for. Smerkis is also known for his previous role as head of Binance’s CIS division.

After the arrest, the Blum team shared a statement on X (Twitter), where they have 5.3 million followers.

Source: X

They said that Smerkis is no longer part of the platform and has stepped down from any development or leadership role. The post was made to clear doubts among the users and keep the community updated.

Blum gained fame as part of the viral tap-to-earn trend, where players earn digital rewards by tapping the screen. In this game, users collect falling snowflakes to earn in-game currency that can supposedly be exchanged for real-world value. This model got popular after the success of Hamster Kombat, which also gave a huge airdrop last year and made headlines across the crypto world.

Will Blum Listing Date Shift or Happen in Q3 2025?

The big question now is whether this arrest and other delays will affect the upcoming token launch. Originally, Blum had planned to list its coin in Q1 2025, as per its official roadmap. But the launch was quietly pushed to Q2. Now with only June left in Q2, the chances of a listing this quarter are very low.

As per the team’s latest update, the token launch might now move to Q3 2025. 

Source: X

Based on past project patterns and community trends, I think it could happen around the same date Hamster Kombat planned to list, on 26 September 2024. If true, this might be a planned move to compete directly with Hamster Kombat’s market buzz.

However, it’s important to note that this is just speculation. So far, the project has not announced any listing date or confirmed which exchanges will support the token. All these delays, along with the arrest of a former leader, are adding to doubts about whether the platform is reliable or just another scam.

As of now, the team has assured no changes in the plan yet, which ensures listing in Q3, 2025.  

Blum Price Prediction: What Could the Coin Be Worth?

While there is no official price yet, we can try to guess the listing range by comparing it to Hamster Kombat. Both projects have a token supply of 100 billion. When Hamster Kombat launched, it started at $0.006 and went up to $0.01004 on the first day. Later, it dropped to a low of $0.001457 and is currently trading at $0.00225.

Source: CoinMarketCap

Looking at Blum’s massive Telegram base of 27.3 million subscribers and its current issues, I believe that the coin may list between $0.005 to $0.008. But again, the actual price may change based on how many top exchanges it lists on and what the market sentiment is at the time of launch. Also, do your own research before making any investment. 

Conclusion 

The arrest of Vladimir Smerkis has definitely created tension around the Blum project. With no official listing date and growing doubts in the community, many are watching closely to see what happens next. While the price prediction shows potential, the lack of clarity around the launch and leadership raises big questions.