Randall Crater, Founder of "My Big Coin" Sentenced

A U.S. Federal Court Judge sentenced Randall Crater to 100 months in prison. Crater defrauded 55 investors with $7.6 million. (Read More)

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New clause in South Africa's advertising code for cryptocurrency

South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board now covers cryptocurrencies. Ads must "expressly and plainly" warn investors of money loss. They must also provide balanced information on product returns, features, advantages, and dangers. (Read More)

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Spanish Securities Regulator CNMV Warns About Crypto Investments; Calls for Caution After FTX Downfall

The Spanish securities regulator (CNMV) has warned investors against putting funds in crypto-related companies. Montserrat Martinez Parera, vice president of the organization, stated that lack of control is one of the causes of the downfall of the crypto exchange FTX, and that anyone looking at crypto as an investment must be very careful due to

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Amendment to UK financial services bill provides regulation for crypto activities

The bill addressed stablecoin regulation from the start; now the Financial Conduct Authority will be empowered to regulate activities with crypto assets if the amended bill passes.

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Floki Inu Gets Back on Track With Its Controversial Advertisements

Floki Inu (FLOKI), a Dogecoin (DOGE) competitor, has launched an “aggressive” marketing effort in London, plastering ads around the city’s railway stations and on the city’s famed red buses. In a Sunday blog, Floki Inu revealed the new campaign, stating that “the people’s cryptocurrency” will begin advertising on the sides of 100 buses and 203 […]

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UK watchdogs tighten noose on crypto ads

Over 50 companies that have marketed cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom (UK) have received an enforcement notice from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), instructing them to assess their adverts to ensure they comply with new instructions. The companies mentioned are the ones that appear to have pushed cryptocurrency ahead of a planned crackdown in the […]

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Financial future or false promises? Crypto firms go big on ads in 2022

Cryptocurrency companies have impressive advertising budgets this year, but industry experts have differing opinions when it comes to marketing crypto.

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Floki Inu Ads Banned by UK Regulators

According to an inquiry by the advertising authorities, advertisements for the cryptocurrency Floki Inu, which were splattered over London’s public transportation network last autumn, violated UK advertising regulations. The Advertising Standards Authority stated that the commercials, which carried the phrase “Missed Doge?” violated the Advertising Standards Act. “Get Floki” and a cartoon dog mascot “exploited […]

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India publishes Crypto Ad guidlelines

India’s advertising authority has come down hard on adverts for cryptocurrency-related products and services, which have inundated television screens in recent months touting quick money, simple trading, stable returns, and more. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has published regulations for commercials including crypto or virtual digital assets. These guidelines will take effect on or […]

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Crypto Ads in India to Brandish with "Highly Risky" Disclaimer

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the sovereign regulatory body for advertisements, has published a new set of guidelines for stakeholders in the digital currency ecosystem. (Read More)

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Coinbase Traffic Hits Historic Highs Following Super Bowl Ad, Jumping to Top 2 on App Store

Following a minute-long ad worth $14 million meant for the Super Bowl, US-based crypto exchange Coinbase raked in the dividends because traffic reached historic highs. (Read More)

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Clampdown on crypto ads: A one-off or a new phase of global regulation?

Intensified scrutiny of digital asset ads is a growing trend, but it's not clear if it is inextricable from crypto regulation’s evolution.

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Singapore Shuts down all Crypto ATMs Operation, following Crypto Public Ads Prohibition Imposed

All cryptocurrency ATMs in Singapore have been shut down by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, following the city-state's prohibition of all crypto-related advertisements in public spaces. (Read More)

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Singapore Shuts down Crypto ATMs After Ban on Public Crypto Ads

All cryptocurrency ATMs in Singapore have been shut down by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, following the city-state's prohibition of all crypto-related advertisements in public spaces. (Read More)

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UK Regulator Cracks the Whip on Deceptive Cryptocurrency Ads

The United Kingdom regulator intends to bring crypto promotions into line with other financial advertisements, to make sure these advertisements are transparent and fair. (Read More)

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Singapore Bars Crypto Service Providers for Public Ads

In a bid to protect members of the investing public, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has prohibited all outdoor advertisements for all cryptocurrencies or digital payment tokens (DPT) service providers. (Read More)

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UK politicians say cryptocurrency is ‘not an investment’

The head of the FCA said the agency is expecting new powers for regulating crypto advertisements.

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London Lawmaker Urges Government to Ban Crypto Ads on Public Transport System

A London Assembly member from the Green Party, Sian Berry, is pushing for a broad crackdown on advertisements featuring digital currencies on the London Transport System. (Read More)

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Canadian Regulators Warns Crypto Firms Against Gambling-Style Advertisements

Canadian market regulators have warned cryptocurrency service providers against those to mislead investors through their gambling style advertisements. (Read More)

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Belgian FSMA surveys crypto investors before taking on new ad regulation authority

The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) will have new powers to supervise virtual currency advertising when a new regulation comes into force on May 17. In preparation for its new role, the agency commissioned a survey of investors. The new regulation will have three aspects. First, it will require accuracy and clear language, [...]

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