Why would the address for the NXT genesis block be involved in Asset Exchange NEMstakes manipulation?
It probably has to do with making money

Next question is whether the activity is ethical according to the stated principals of NEM?
If I am not wrong the fees for placing buy/sell orders are sent to the genesis block.
Thank you for such a clear explanation. I can see that now as I trace my own transactions that fees are going to the NXT Genesis account.
So what appeared to me as regularly placed fake bid orders were actually fee transactions for other people's bid orders going to the NXT Genesis account.
I apologize for stirring your pot while I learn about all these new things.
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There is nothing wrong with an inquiring mind.