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Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules Imply
21.3.2023
The financial regulatory body of Belgium has been tasked by the government to regulate advertisements for cryptocurrencies. New rules, set to enter into force in May, oblige advertisers to clearly warn investors of the risks associated with the digital assets. Belgium Poised to Protect Consumers...
Belgium Cracks Down on Crypto Ads: New Rule Requires Stark Warning on Risk
21.3.2023
Belgium's financial regulator has outlined new crypto advertising laws that require virtual currency firms to include a stark warning about potential risks in their advertisements.
The new requirement is part of a crackdown by Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), which...
Belgian Crypto Ads Must Warn of Risks Under New Rules
20.3.2023
The Financial Services and Markets Authority will have to be notified of major ad campaigns, as a survey reveals crypto investors are often trying to get rich quick
Fraudsters Offer Russians Bogus Chance to Invest in Fake ‘State Cryptocurrency’
9.3.2023
Internet users in Russia have been targeted in an email campaign advertising the launch of an alleged cryptocurrency issued by the state. Potential victims are encouraged to follow a link to the website of the fraudulent investment scheme, security experts said. Thousands of Investment Offers...
Musk’s Twitter Payment Vision in Tune With Fiat-Crypto Gateway Alchemy Pay
8.2.2023
Elon Musk’s Twitter has fallen into revenue difficulties, hoping to find new sources of revenue outside the original $5 billion a year advertising business model. According to a recent Financial Times report, Musk is betting this ambition for revenue growth on the payments business. He...
There Will Be No Crypto Advertisements During the Super Bowl This Year – Here's Why
8.2.2023
America's biggest sports event of the year, Super Bowl, will not feature any crypto ads - and FTX is (partly) to blame.
Fox declared this Monday that in-game ads for Super Bowl have been sold. Per Associated Press, Mark Evans, executive vice president of ad sales for Fox Sports, said that some...
Crypto Super Bowl Advertising Will Be Absent This Year
7.2.2023
News television channel Fox said Monday that it barred cryptocurrency commercials in this year’s Super Bowl on February 12th following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, the New York Post reported earlier
Crypto firms could face 2 years jail for breaching UK advertising laws
7.2.2023
Crypto firms in the United Kingdom could face some harsh punishments under the FCA's proposed financial promotions regime
Addressable Raises $7.5 Million to Help Web3 Marketers Reach Their Audiences
3.2.2023
Addressable, a decentralized marketing startup, has raised $7.5 million in its seed round to tackle the current marketing woes in the Web3 area. The company claims its software can pair the onchain addresses of users with their social accounts, giving Web3 marketers more knowledge about their...
Irish Central Bank Chief Calls for Ban on Crypto Advertising: Bloomberg
25.1.2023
Gabriel Makhlouf said crypto has "no social value whatsoever" during a parliamentary session in Ireland on Wednesday
New South African Code Says Crypto Asset Ads Must Include Capital Loss Warning
25.1.2023
Crypto asset service providers in South Africa seeking to attract investors via advertisements must “expressly and clearly state that investing in crypto assets may result in the loss of capital.” Influencers working on behalf of crypto asset service providers must “not offer...
Berlin's TV Tower Lights Up with Giant Bitcoin Logo and This Twitter User Just Claimed Responsibility
23.1.2023
The famous Berliner Fernsehturm tower in Germany's capital was on Saturday decorated with the Bitcoin (BTC) logo - and it wasn't the only iconic monument to be dressed in ₿....
Read More: Berlin's TV Tower Lights Up with Giant Bitcoin Logo and This Twitter User Just Claimed Responsibility
South Africa adds new cryptocurrency standards to advertising code
23.1.2023
Cryptocurrency products and services feature in a new clause in South Africa’s code of advertising practice introduced by the Advertising Regulatory Board
Coindesk Up for Sale? Investors Circle Crypto News Publication Amidst Genesis Bankruptcy
20.1.2023
According to various reports, investors are reportedly interested in purchasing Coindesk, a cryptocurrency news publication. On Jan. 18, Wang Feng, founder of China-based news publication Marsbit, announced his intentions to purchase Coindesk along with other members of the crypto industry. This...
Bankruptcy Court Terminates FTX Naming-Rights Agreement for Miami Heat Arena
13.1.2023
A federal bankruptcy court in the U.S. has ended the FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat’s basketball stadium. The sports venue was branded FTX Arena as part of a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal between the now-bankrupt crypto exchange and Miami-Dade County in 2021....
I Played 8 Mobile Games With Awful Ads To See WTF Is Going On
11.1.2023
All of us have seen our fair share of hilarious, disturbing, and surreal advertisements for mobile games. It seems almost impossible to avoid them while you’re watching gaming videos on TikTok or scrolling through your Twitter feed.Read more
Another Crypto.com Ad Banned by UK Advertising Regulator
21.12.2022
The company also came under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority in January
Full Ban on Crypto in Russia Would Be Counterproductive, Rosfinmonitoring Says
11.12.2022
Russian citizens and businesses already own cryptocurrencies, which is why a complete crypto ban would be counterproductive, according to a top executive of Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s financial intelligence agency. At the same time, the regulator supports prohibiting payments with digital coins...
Amendments to Russia’s Digital Asset Law Aim to Allow Mining, Ban Crypto Exchange and Ads
19.11.2022
Russian lawmakers have proposed changes to the current law “On Digital Financial Assets” in order to regulate crypto mining while banning the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country. The legislation also prohibits the non-targeted advertising of crypto-related products and services....
In the Volatile World Of VTubers, Companies Crash And Burn
10.11.2022
Elves, robots, zombies and pirates. Many of today’s internet stars aren’t even human, but outlandish characters that wouldn’t look out of place in a popular anime or manga. Such is the world of virtual YouTubers or “VTubers,” who have gone from a niche technology experiment to a full-blown cultural...