governances-ethena[.]finance
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report
Apr 06, 2026
1 Blocklist
15
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
governances-ethena[.]finance has been identified as an active crypto-draining scam mimicking the Ethena protocol, posing severe risks to cryptocurrency users. The domain employs a deceptive brand impersonation tactic, luring victims under the guise of governance participation with Ethena-related services. Threat actors behind this campaign utilize social engineering and malicious wallet connection prompts to siphon funds from unsuspecting users. Immediate action is required to prevent financial losses and protect assets within the crypto ecosystem PhishDestroy identifies governances-ethena[.]finance as a high-risk brand impersonation scam targeting Ethena users through crypto-draining tactics.
This domain exhibits multiple red flags, including a recent registration on April 05, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, and resolves to an IP address, 188.114.97.3, associated with suspicious hosting infrastructure. The domain utilizes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which is a common tactic employed by threat actors to lend false legitimacy to fraudulent sites. Despite its active status, the domain remains undetected by VirusTotal with 0/95 engines flagging it as malicious, highlighting the evasiveness of this campaign. No domain blocklists or trust scores currently flag the site, allowing it to operate unimpeded. These technical indicators suggest a newly deployed, carefully crafted scam designed to evade early detection PhishDestroy flags governances-ethena[.]finance as an under-investigation threat with active operational status.
Users must immediately cease all interactions with governances-ethena[.]finance, including refraining from wallet connections, credential entries, or fund transfers. Cryptocurrency drainers commonly exploit users via malicious smart contract approvals or fake airdrop claims—ensure all wallet approvals are revoked and only interact with verified, official Ethena platforms. If you suspect exposure to this scam, disconnect affected wallets, revoke suspicious token approvals, and report the domain to relevant authorities (e.g., Anti-Phishing Working Group) and Ethena’s official support channels. Exercising caution and verifying all links and domains prior to engagement remains the most effective defense against such crypto-draining campaigns PhishDestroy urges immediate caution and proactive mitigation to prevent financial theft from this Ethena impersonation scam.
This domain exhibits multiple red flags, including a recent registration on April 05, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, and resolves to an IP address, 188.114.97.3, associated with suspicious hosting infrastructure. The domain utilizes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which is a common tactic employed by threat actors to lend false legitimacy to fraudulent sites. Despite its active status, the domain remains undetected by VirusTotal with 0/95 engines flagging it as malicious, highlighting the evasiveness of this campaign. No domain blocklists or trust scores currently flag the site, allowing it to operate unimpeded. These technical indicators suggest a newly deployed, carefully crafted scam designed to evade early detection PhishDestroy flags governances-ethena[.]finance as an under-investigation threat with active operational status.
Users must immediately cease all interactions with governances-ethena[.]finance, including refraining from wallet connections, credential entries, or fund transfers. Cryptocurrency drainers commonly exploit users via malicious smart contract approvals or fake airdrop claims—ensure all wallet approvals are revoked and only interact with verified, official Ethena platforms. If you suspect exposure to this scam, disconnect affected wallets, revoke suspicious token approvals, and report the domain to relevant authorities (e.g., Anti-Phishing Working Group) and Ethena’s official support channels. Exercising caution and verifying all links and domains prior to engagement remains the most effective defense against such crypto-draining campaigns PhishDestroy urges immediate caution and proactive mitigation to prevent financial theft from this Ethena impersonation scam.
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Age
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High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
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18/19
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2026-04-06 01:26 UTC
Malicious
IP: 188.114.97.3
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 1d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domaingovernances-ethena.finance
Registrar NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 
(CN) · Abuse: abuse@nicenic.net
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (CN) · Abuse: abuse@nicenic.netIP Address188.114.97.3
RegistrationCreated Apr 05, 2026 (1d · Brand New!) — Expires Apr 05, 2027
Nameserversedna.ns.cloudflare.com · kevin.ns.cloudflare.com
CloakingNo cloaking
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SSL CertificateValid · Let's Encrypt
First DetectedApr 06, 2026
Case IDPD-20260405-7E8D03
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Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of governances-ethena.finance · checked Apr 6, 2026
36
Poor
Performance
FCP
5.46s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
5.48s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
3179ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
5.58s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
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If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.
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About This Report: governances-ethena.finance
This domain security report for governances-ethena.finance is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
governances-ethena.finance has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 95 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with governances-ethena.finance — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
governances-ethena.finance) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
- $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
- Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
- Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
- FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov
Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics