Anlong returns to the world? Mysterious website sparks heated debate
There are wild rumors on the Internet that Enron, the Texas-based energy giant in the United States that has been bankrupt for more than 20 years, will return to the market and enter the encryption industry. On December 2, the 23rd anniversary of Enron’s bankruptcy, a newly designed website enron.com was launched, claiming that the company had reintegrated and was committed to “solving the global energy crisis.” The website is filled with beautiful pictures, corporate manifestos, and even a minute-long promotional video (I am Enron), which includes cityscapes, rocket launches, ballet dancers spinning on the beach, etc. It seems to be creating a brand new company image.
Image source: A press release published on Enron’s new website declares that the company has reintegrated and is committed to “solving the global energy crisis.”
In addition, Anlong also posted a message on social media X: "We are back, can we talk?" and hinted that he would get involved in the cryptocurrency industry. This series of actions quickly attracted widespread attention and speculation from the media and netizens. However, some netizens immediately commented below that this was a scam.
Source: X Anlong also posted a piece of information on social media X, hinting that he would get involved in the cryptocurrency industry.
The truth revealed: an elaborate hoax
After multiple media investigations, it was revealed that this was all just a well-planned prank. The College Company, a limited liability company from Arkansas, purchased the rights to Anlon’s trademark for $275 in 2020, according to public documents. The company’s co-founders, Connor Gaydos and Peter McIndoe, co-founded the “Birds Aren’t Real” fake conspiracy theory, claiming that birds are actually drones used by the government to spy on citizens.
This time "Anlong Resurrection" is actually another prank plan of theirs, aiming to sell products such as T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and water bottles with the Anlong logo. The “Company Store” page on the website displays a variety of Anlong-branded merchandise, with prices ranging from $30 for a beanie to $118 for a hoodie.
Cryptocurrency rumors and netizen reactions
Although the website mentions “permissionless innovation” and other cryptocurrency-related words, this is just a means to add drama. Some netizens speculated on Reddit that this may be to launch the so-called "Anlong Crypto Token." There was even a message posted and later deleted by the Anlong brand’s X account, suggesting that there might be a cryptocurrency issuance.
According to reports from foreign media (CNN), there are many indications that this is just an online prank. It is reported that the "team members" listed on the website are actually stock photo models, and the so-called recruitment of positions such as nuclear energy system engineers is also considered to be fake news to increase topicality.
Reviewing the Anlong scandal and reminding people to be wary of fraud
Anlong collapsed in 2001 amid a corporate fraud scandal that saw its top brass, including Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, indicted and sentenced. This "resurrection" incident not only evokes people's memories of past financial scandals, but also reminds the public to remain vigilant when facing online information.
All in all, the so-called Anlong's return to the market and entry into the encryption industry is just an online joke for the purpose of pranking and selling products. Many blockchain media have reported on it, while traditional media just scoffed and regarded it all as a joke. (CryptoCity) calls on all citizens to be cautious and not to be misled by false information.
Source: various blockchain media. Many blockchain media have reported the false news of Anlong Company’s resurrection with flash news.
"An Long comes out of the world again?" There are crazy rumors that chain media will enter the currency circle, foreign media verified: everything is a joke! 』This article was first published in "CryptoCity"