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
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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
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South African Self-Regulatory Body Mandates Risk Warnings in Crypto Ads
Under the industry’s self-regulation code, advertisements must clearly warn users of investment risk and social media influencers shouldn’t offer trading advice.
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Jan 23, 2023 at 9:05 a.m. UTC
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How Social Media Influencers Fed Bankman-Fried's Cult of Personality
A number of YouTubers, often working with the Creators Agency talent management company, took money that was allegedly stolen from FTX customers to promote a gigantic financial fraud.
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Jan 18, 2023 at 3:03 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Marketing Needs to Change. Let’s Make 2023 the Year for Influencer Accountability
FTX was just like the ill-fated Fyre Festival: a hollow project fueled by mendacious influencer marketing, says Oxygen's Nemo Yang.
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Jan 17, 2023 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
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Ireland's Central Bank Warns of 'Misleading' Crypto Ads by Social Media Influencers
The Central Bank of Ireland emphasized that crypto assets are highly risky and speculative, and may not be suitable for retail customers.
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Mar 22, 2022 at 3:42 p.m. UTC
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