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400+ Crypto Advertisements Violate Guidelines in India — ‘Some Influencers Talk About Crypto Without Understanding It’
29.6.2022
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has reportedly revealed that more than 400 crypto ads violated its guidelines so far this year. The majority of complaints the ad council received are directed at influencers. “Some influencers talk so confidently about crypto without fully...
Chainalysis tips Australia will crack down on misleading crypto ads
24.6.2022
Chainalysis’ head of international policy Caroline Malcolm explained this means bringing crypto-assets into a similar regulatory regime to financial products as occurred in the United Kingdom
Facebook chystá Basic ads. Reklamy, které vás nebudou tak moc šmírovat
7.6.2022
Meta je pod tlakem. Její byznys je z většiny postavený na sledování lidí s tím, že na základě těchto dat prodává přesně cílenou reklamu. Jenže za soukromí uživatelů a uživatelek bojují jednak regulátoři, jednak někteří jiní technogiganti. Úder sledovacímu byznysu zasadil zejména Apple, jehož iOS od
SEC Goes After Crypto Investing With Game Show Ads
1.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is warning investors away from casual crypto speculation through mock game-show style videos
Binance takes legal action against fake billboard ads in Turkey
9.5.2022
Trying to cash in on Binance’s popularity in the country, scammers in Turkey have been found to rent numerous billboards to advertise fake Binance-themed opportunities
Floki Inu resumes controversial ad blitz in London
26.4.2022
The new campaign spanning buses and train stations across the city comes only a few weeks after regulators banned the previous ads from a marketing run Floki Inu conducted in 2021
EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content
25.4.2022
The Digital Services Act, targeting big tech firms like Apple and Meta, is seen as a “constitution for the internet.”
Report: Future Xbox Games Might Have Ads, Tech's Being Developed
16.4.2022
Raise your hand if you’re excited to see more ads inside your favorite video games? I don’t see any hands. Well, bad news: A new report claims that Microsoft is building an advertising program to give “select brands” the ability to buy ads that will then appear in free-to-play Xbox games. And while...
Meta Brings Metaverse-Like 3D Ads to Facebook and Instagram
29.3.2022
Meta is bringing interactive 3D ads to Facebook and Instagram feeds, inspired by the metaverse pivot the company has begun to execute since its name change. This is possible due to a new integration in Meta’s AR (Augmented Reality) publishing library with a development from a company called...
UK Regulator Issues Crypto Ads Notice to 50 Firms — Says ‘This Is a Red Alert Priority’
23.3.2022
The U.K.’s advertising authority has sent an enforcement notice to more than 50 companies that advertise cryptocurrencies. “We will monitor for compliance and implement sanctions if we do not see improvements,” said the regulator. British Advertising Regulator’s...
Ireland's Central Bank Warns of 'Misleading' Crypto Ads by Social Media Influencers
22.3.2022
The Central Bank of Ireland has warned consumers about the risk of 'misleading' ads promoting crypto investments particularly by influencers on social media
Nepalese Police Investigate Actress Priyanka Karki for Possible Involvement in Crypto Scheme
22.3.2022
Nepalese actress and model Priyanka Karki is being questioned by the police after her picture was found in promotional material for a cryptocurrency scheme. “The investigation is still underway. We are trying to find out if the actress is involved in the crypto trading promotion or only...
UK Advertising Regulator Issues 'Red Alert' Guidance on Crypto Ads
22.3.2022
The U.K.'s advertising regulator has issued an enforcement notice to over 50 companies that have advertised cryptocurrency advising them to review their ads to ensure they comply with new guidance
Facebook Owner Meta Sued for Publishing Scam Crypto Ads by Australian Regulator
20.3.2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed a lawsuit against Meta, formerly Facebook, for “publishing scam advertisements featuring prominent Australian public figures.” The regulator said, “The essence of our case is that Meta is responsible for these...
Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads
18.3.2022
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Meta linked fake media articles to unknowing celebrities
Australian competition regulator takes Meta to court over fake crypto ads
18.3.2022
The ACCC highlighted unapproved or endorsed “scam” ads featuring prominent Australian figures such as entrepreneur Dick Smith, TV host David Koch and former NSW premier Mike Baird in particular
WDRL — Edition 297: Carbon footprint of ads, JS sorting, PHP the right way and using what we have.
17.3.2022
Hey,
from time to time my intro isn’t entirely web-focused. I always struggle a bit when this is the case because usually it’s about sensitive topics which aren’t easy to discuss in public but this is a personal newsletter. And you can always skip the next paragraph.
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Financial future or false promises? Crypto firms go big on ads in 2022
14.3.2022
Cryptocurrency companies have impressive advertising budgets this year, but industry experts have differing opinions when it comes to marketing crypto
UK Regulator Bans Floki Inu Ad for Being Irresponsible, Exploiting Investor FOMO
3.3.2022
The U.K.’s advertising authority has banned an ad for cryptocurrency floki inu (FLOKI). The authority says the ad’s “Missed Doge? Get Floki” claim “exploited consumers’ fears of missing out and trivialized investment in cryptocurrency.” The ad...
UK Regulator Bans Floki Inu Ads as 'Irresponsible'
2.3.2022
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) determined that ads for a meme-based cryptocurrency named after Elon Musk's shiba inu dog that appeared on London's transport network last year are "irresponsible."