A prominent crypto critic and journalist, Molly White, has refused a bribe and exposed attempts to silence her reporting on crypto fraud and scams. White, the founder of Web3 Is Going Just Great, a website that documents fraudulent activities in the crypto industry, was offered $200 and then $500 to remove a post about FutureNet, a crypto trading platform alleged to have defrauded victims of $21 million.

The bribe was offered by an individual claiming to run a "reputation management company" that cleans up clients' online images. When White declined, the individual upped the offer to $500. White shared the exchange with TechCrunch, highlighting the tactics used to silence her reporting.

In a separate incident, a person identifying as lawyer Michael Woods alleged that White's post infringed on copyright, citing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Woods claimed that the content was copied from their website, WP Media News, which appears to be a content farm using AI-generated articles. Woods offered White $100 to remove the post, but she declined, warning of penalties for filing false DMCA claims.

White's stance is a testament to her commitment to factual reporting, despite attempts to intimidate her. Her website has become a valuable resource for the crypto community, exposing frauds and scams that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. The incident highlights the importance of independent journalism in the tech industry, where the line between fact and fiction is often blurred.

White's refusal to back down has sparked a wider conversation about the tactics used by reputation management companies to silence critics and manipulate online narratives. As the crypto industry continues to grapple with issues of trust and transparency, White's courage in standing up to these tactics is a beacon of hope for a more accountable and honest tech ecosystem.