Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Gambhir Faces Backlash for Crypto Ad on X
Gautam Gambhir, a cricket coach, is in trouble for promoting cryptocurrency on social media.
He didn't clearly say it was an advertisement, which upset people.
Gambhir has been promoting CoinDCX since last year.
Some people online are upset, especially because CoinDCX recently had a security issue where money was stolen.
They're worried about him promoting something that might not be safe, without clearly labeling it as an ad.
One of their employees was also arrested after a hacking of $44 million.
Gautam Gambhir, cricket coach, faced criticism for a crypto ad on X without proper disclosure.
Gambhir has been a brand ambassador for CoinDCX since November 2024.
Netizens questioned the lack of disclosure, suspecting a paid advertisement.
The controversy follows a $44 million hacking incident at CoinDCX, with an employee arrested.
Social media users expressed concern over Gambhir's promotion of cryptocurrency.
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir, cricket coach and former MP, and CoinDCX.
- What
- Gautam Gambhir endorsed CoinDCX on X without disclosure.
- When
- The controversy began on Wednesday.
- Where
- On social media platform X.
- Why
- Gambhir's promotion of cryptocurrency without ad disclosure sparked criticism.
Critics of Gambhir
Gambhir Supporters
Disclosure of Advertisement
Critics of Gambhir
Criticize Gambhir for promoting crypto and not labeling it an advertisement.
Gambhir Supporters
Gambhir's promotion of cryptocurrency is acceptable.
- Advertiser
- CoinDCX
- Endorser
- Gautam Gambhir
- Date of initial endorsement
- November 2024
- Hacking incident amount
- $44 million
- Employee arrested
- Rahul Agarwal