Stored registration data identifies NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (IANA 3765) as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate NiceNIC abuse-report research; registrar association is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
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 11/95 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.
Extracted from stored page analysis
Observed indicators
0 wallet · 1 Telegram
Full extracted values, their blockchain and collection source. An address found in page content does not establish who controls it.
Telegram
https://t.me/ethena_labsStored page reference
IoC extraction recorded 2026-08-01 04:18:09 UTC
Detection-evasion analysis
Cloaking and traffic-distribution check
Not observedNo cloaking was observed in the stored scan
Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.
Stored cloaking flag
Not observed
Cloaking score
0/6
Last cloaking scan
Scanner note:unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='governances-ethena.finance', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConn
Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
What we count
Raw elapsed time since the first stored abuse report. It is not a registrar response-time measurement. Latest observed status: Unverified.
What each report contains
Stored outgoing-report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedApr 6, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Jul 29, 2026score 80/100
IoC Extractionscanned Aug 1, 20260 wallet · 1 Telegram IoC
Submitted URLhttps://governances-ethena.finance/
Case ID
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Primary outcomeRegistration hold observedreason: Registrar clientHold95% confidence
AttributionNICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITEDmechanism: Registrar clientHoldsource: Rdap Status Collector
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Registrar clientHold
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-11 11:00:37 UTC
RDAP registrationRegistrar clientHoldNICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED · IANA 3765RDAP HTTP 200source: Rdap Status CollectorclientDeleteProhibitedclientHoldclientTransferProhibitedexpires 2027-04-05 00:07:19 UTCchecked 2026-10-11 03:56:58 UTC
Registrar action markerverified clientHold markerNICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED · IANA 3765causal link to our report not established
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-04-23 17:25:04 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-08-05 01:45:38 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-04-23 17:25:04 UTC → 2026-08-05 01:45:38 UTC · 2,480.34hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-06-14 09:35:21 UTC · precision very low · basis bounded
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
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 Good50-89 Needs Work0-49 Poor
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Analysis
Notifications
Monitoring
11 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.
Threat Ingested
governances-ethena.finance detected and queued for full analysis
A stored Cloudflare Radar report is available. The report link alone is not a malicious verdict and does not prove that every network field was captured.
We scan suspicious URLs, inspect public results and send evidence through the appropriate abuse-reporting channels. The dated events above show what is recorded for this domain. The directory below explains the wider workflow.
01Public scans & evidence collection10 sources and tool groups+
Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.
02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels+
Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
Recheck and publish updates. Track later scanner verdicts, provider responses and site availability.
Security services used for scanning, reputation checks and reporting are listed below. A service being listed is not evidence that it received, accepted or acted on this particular domain. Recorded submissions appear in the notification history above.
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (416 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Registrar: NICENIC International Group Co., Limited (Hong Kong (China))
Policy Violations: “Services may be used only for lawful purposes… fraud, abuse and illegal activity prohibited. Violations may result in immediate suspension.” + dedicated abuse handling and takedown
Applicable Laws: Crimes Ordinance Cap.200 (Fraud), Theft Ordinance Cap.210 §16A (fraud by deception), Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Cap.486
6 evidence signal groups linked1 reports recordedUnverified
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.
If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.
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Related Infrastructure & Reports
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Direct link Shares a registration or an identical phishing kit.
Supporting signal Shares infrastructure or a target brand; not proof of one operator.
Discovery only Listed for navigation; no shared attribute with this host.
Infrastructure map · governances-ethena.finance
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Content matches4
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