Crypto KOL backlash centered on Ansem and Pumpfun promotion
Several crypto accounts are attacking prominent KOLs over paid promotion, bundled coins and exit liquidity, with ZachXBT's criticism of Ansem as a focal point.
What we know
A list of KOLs who might go to jail is circulating, and ZachXBT's criticism of Ansem is being amplified. An account on X says KOLs cashed out through side wallets, and another RT complains of bundles being unloaded on followers. Another account on X meanwhile quotes a view that Pumpfun holder lists are a strong signal.
How the story developed
Several crypto accounts are attacking prominent KOLs over paid promotion, bundled coins and exit liquidity, with ZachXBT's criticism of Ansem as a focal point.
ZachXBT and Bubblemaps are targeting influencer behavior, with Bubblemaps promising an exposé of a major KOL allegedly extracting millions from his audience.
Sahil is alleging he paid Ansem ~100k to push $MOTHER, prompting criticism from crypto accounts. Receipts have not yet been posted.
Bubblemaps says it will soon expose a major crypto KOL for allegedly extracting millions from followers. One commenter names a specific person, which is unverified.
Sahil's leaked DMs and a Bubblemaps teaser about a large KOL extracting millions from followers dominate crypto Twitter. Sentiment is split on whether the leaks are damning.
Bubblemaps teased an exposé of a top KOL extracting from his audience, and the community is speculating about who it is. White Whale publicly urged Ansem to turn whistleblower.
Bubblemaps is reportedly set to expose a major KOL, and on-chain sleuths allege front-running of celebrity coin launches.
Bubblemaps says it will soon expose a major KOL extracting millions from followers. Separately, villainmonkey claims he paid Ansem about $100k to promote $MOTHER.
Bubblemaps says it will expose a major crypto KOL for secretly extracting millions from his audience, and CT is already speculating about who it is.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.