Drake on Brink of $1M Bitcoin Loss as NHL and NBA Bets Sour
A series of unfortunate sports losses have left Drake very close to losing $1 million worth of bitcoin bets.
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Jun 14, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
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Influencer-Investors Get Perks to Pitch Tokens: Inside Crypto's 'KOL' Economy
Unlike paid shills of yore, "key opinion leaders" invest in the projects they promote on social media. In return for buzz, they can sell tokens sooner than other investors.
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May 9, 2024 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2024
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The Funniest Anon on Crypto Twitter
Gwart has the ear of DeFi’s elite. What they don’t know is that crypto’s truth-telling funnyman is secretly a Bitcoiner.
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Dec 5, 2023 at 8:57 p.m. UTC
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Will Crypto Ever Be Rid of Influencers Like BitBoy?
Ben Armstrong may lose access to the brand he helped build, but crypto's hype men will always have a place.
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Aug 29, 2023 at 2:14 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2023
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Even Unpaid Social Media Crypto Promotions May Breach UK Ad Rules: Financial Regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act last month.
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Jul 18, 2023 at 11:06 a.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2023
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Social Media Targeted in EU Consumer Group Complaint About Crypto Ads
BEUC wants Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter to prohibit influencers from promoting crypto.
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Jun 8, 2023 at 8:58 a.m. UTC
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French Lawmakers Strike Softer Deal on Crypto Influencer Law
A final compromise appears to allow registered crypto firms to advertise through social media influencers, potentially easing industry fears.
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May 25, 2023 at 2:28 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2023
Allow Influencers to Promote Registered Crypto Firms, French Senators Say
Lawmakers in the French National Assembly are seeking to effectively ban social media crypto promotions, but a key Senate committee appears to favor lighter restrictions.
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May 3, 2023 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
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‘Rug Radio’ Founder Farokh Talks Fame, Fortune and Decentralization
In an interview ahead of Consensus the mononymed podcaster discusses how he built the foundation to collaboratively build a Web3 media empire.
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Mar 31, 2023 at 2:13 p.m. UTC
Mar 31, 2023
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French Lawmakers Agree to Effectively Ban Crypto Influencer Promotions
Social-media stars couldn't tout unlicensed crypto products under a plan voted on by the National Assembly’s Economics Committee.
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Mar 22, 2023 at 2:59 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2023