A crypto influencer, known as Professor Crypto, is facing accusations of using bots to manipulate social media metrics shortly after winning a 'best content creator' award at a crypto event. The investigator ZachXBT claimed that Professor Crypto used 'thousands of bots' to deceive people into thinking he had more influence. This action could potentially violate a US Federal Trade Commission rule against buying or selling fake indicators of social media influence. Despite the allegations, Professor Crypto has not publicly responded but has removed posts related to the award ceremony. With a large following on YouTube, where he shares crypto-related content, Professor Crypto's online presence has come under scrutiny. Some industry experts have expressed skepticism about his sudden rise to fame after winning the award. Requests for comments from Professor Crypto regarding the accusations have not been answered. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news