ZachXBT has accused Axiom manager Brooks Bauer of insider trading by leaking user data, prompting Axiom to take immediate action.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has made serious allegations against Brooks Bauer, a manager at Axiom, claiming he has shared sensitive user information to facilitate insider trading activities.
ZachXBT's investigation reveals that Bauer allegedly exploited Axiom's internal tools to identify concealed wallets belonging to cryptocurrency influencers by using referral codes and unique identifiers. This confidential information was reportedly passed on to a network of accomplices.
The group is said to have maintained a Google spreadsheet to monitor early transactions of popular meme coins made by these influencers, enabling them to invest prior to any public endorsements.
As part of the probe, ZachXBT disclosed screenshots from 2025 that showed the personal details of various traders alongside an audio clip where Bauer claims to have access to any Axiom client's information. Several individuals have already verified the legitimacy of the addresses that were leaked.
In response to these allegations, Axiom expressed its shock and disappointment, announcing that it has revoked employee access to the affected internal tools and is committed to investigating the matter and holding those responsible accountable.
“We are shocked and disappointed to hear that someone on our team abused internal customer support tools to look up user wallets. We have removed access to these tools and will continue to investigate and hold the offending parties responsible,” Axiom stated.
The release of these findings was foreshadowed by increased betting activity on prediction market Polymarket, where over $38 million was wagered on which individual ZachXBT would expose. Prior to the announcement, the likelihood of Axiom being implicated jumped to 35%. This incident follows previous claims by ZachXBT in August 2025, where he flagged Ripple, Cardano, and Hedera for similar insider trading schemes.
