In recent times, several cryptocurrency projects have found themselves in an uncomfortable situation after engaging with the Coinstore exchange. The offer of listing and an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) seemed enticing, but it quickly became apparent that troubles lurked beneath the surface.

Coinstore collected sums ranging from $12,500 to $20,000 from multiple projects, promising them a spot on the exchange and an opportunity for IEO. However, once the funds were deposited, communication with Coinstore's staff abruptly ceased. Astonishingly, not a single project received the promised IEO or listing.

To make matters worse, Coinstore refuses to refund the funds, citing the so-called "exchange rules" that mandate retaining the funds for at least six months. This leads to an absurd situation where the exchange uses the projects' money to cover its own liquidity needs.

Project teams are in a precarious situation, unable to recover their funds. Coinstore's employees, instead of offering assistance, ignore pleas for clarification, claiming that this is standard business practice.

The entire situation casts a shadow on Coinstore's credibility, raising questions about the exchange's ethics and its relationships with cryptocurrency projects. Are we witnessing a genuine crisis, or is this merely another form of financial trickery? Many questions remain unanswered.