Crypto commentator Pumpius has published a message he says he received privately, claiming an attempt was made to pay him to post negative statements about Ripple and XRP on X. According to Pumpius, the proposal offered 25,000 USDT in exchange for publishing a post containing specific claims criticizing Ripple, XRP, and certain influencers. In the message shared by Pumpius, the sender allegedly outlined several required talking points. These included tagging Ripple in a post, describing the project as a scam, claiming the commentator had sold all XRP holdings, and blaming Ripple and influencers for what was described as “wealth destruction.” The message also stated that the post could be written “in your own words” as long as those points were included. The proposal reportedly included payment terms showing half of the funds upfront and the remaining amount after the post was published. Pumpius shared a screenshot of the message as part of his public statement. I just received a private message offering me $25,000 to defame Ripple and XRP. A paid script telling me exactly what to say. Call it a scam. Claim I sold everything. Blame Ripple and influencers for wealth destruction. Let that sink in. So ask yourself this. Who is funding… pic.twitter.com/wNvY7mCQCF — Pumpius (@pumpius) February 6, 2026 Pumpius Rejects the Offer In his post, Pumpius stated that he refused the proposal and rather chose to make the communication public. He wrote that he had “just received a private message offering me $25,000 to defame Ripple and XRP,” adding that the instructions appeared to be part of a coordinated messaging effort. Pumpius encouraged readers to consider who might be funding such campaigns and who might benefit from negative narratives about XRP. He suggested that some social media criticism directed at Ripple may not be organic, but instead part of paid promotional activity designed to influence public perception. He also stated that financial incentives can be used to shape online narratives and claimed the existence of organized attempts to influence conversations in the digital asset space. Pumpius concluded his post by emphasizing that he would not accept payment to publish such claims and that he intended to expose similar offers if they appear. Dominic Kwok Responds to the Claim Dominic Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, replied publicly to Pumpius’ post, saying he had received reports of similar proposals. Kwok wrote that “many people have dm’d me with similar offers, in many cases even more money.” He added that he believes there is “a serious, concerted effort by the anti-XRP lobby to discredit XRP.” Kwok’s response supported Pumpius’ claim that coordinated campaigns may exist within online crypto communities. He encouraged the XRP community to remain focused on their goals and not be influenced by external pressure. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Concerns About Narrative Manipulation in Crypto The incident described by Pumpius highlights ongoing concerns within the cryptocurrency industry about paid promotion, misinformation, and coordinated messaging campaigns on social media platforms. While marketing and sponsored content are common across digital industries, undisclosed payments tied to specific claims or accusations raise questions about transparency and credibility. Pumpius’ decision to publish the alleged message reflects a growing trend among commentators who choose to disclose private offers they consider inappropriate. At the time of writing, the identity of the sender of the alleged offer has not been confirmed, and no independent verification of the claim has been publicly presented. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Pundit Receives Private Message Offering $25,000 to Defame Ripple and XRP appeared first on Times Tabloid .
