Crypto Influencers Earn Up to $60K Per Post With Minimal Disclosure

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered a pay-to-promote scheme involving over 200 crypto influencers, some charging $60,000 per post. Fewer than five of 160 tracked deals included advertising disclosures, sparking concerns about market manipulation and regulatory non-compliance.

The leak reveals a tiered pricing structure, with top-tier accounts like @atitty_ commanding $60,000 for engagement-farming giveaways. ZachXBT confirmed payments through blockchain analysis, noting this practice violates advertising laws in most jurisdictions despite lax enforcement.

Industry figures like The OTC Network's Erick criticized the lack of #ad tags as deceptive. Repeat offenders were identified among pseudonymous accounts, highlighting systemic transparency issues in crypto marketing.