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23.03 / 03:09

UK regulator warns dozens of firms about crypto ads

Specifically, ads must clearly state that cryptocurrencies are unregulated in the UK and that the value of investments are variable. They must also not imply that investment decisions are "trivial, simple, easy or suitable for anyone" or "imply a sense of urgency to buy or create a fear of missing out".The ASA has already recently banned several crypto ads for misleading consumers and being "socially irresponsible".The watchdog says it will continue to monitor for compliance and implement sanctions if it does not see improvements.

23.03 / 01:23

TikTok New TikTok users exposed to fake news about Russia-Ukraine war, study reveals

New TikTok users are exposed to misinformation about the war in Ukraine within 40 minutes of signing up, according to a new report.

23.03 / 00:37

regulation Central Bank Warning Ireland’s central bank follows UK's example in warning of crypto advertisements

The Central Bank of Ireland issued a warning to consumers about the risks around crypto investments in addition to “misleading” advertisements, including those pushed by influencers on social media.

22.03 / 18:43

Target UK regulators target crypto ads in ‘red alert’ crackdown

More than 50 firms promoting cryptocurrencies have been hit with an enforcement notice by UK regulators in a “red alert” warning not to dupe consumers with false marketing.

22.03 / 18:17

cryptocurrency Advertising scam ‘Misleading’ crypto advertising: UK watchdog tightens rules and warns 50 companies to stick to them

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a "red alert" enforcement notice to over 50 companies advertising cryptocurrency products in Britain.

22.03 / 15:47

Target Digital coinbase Bitcoin Crypto Companies UK watchdog puts 50 crypto companies on notice over 'misleading' ads

LONDON — Over 50 cryptocurrency companies have been sent enforcement notices by the U.K.'s advertising watchdog as part of a regulatory crackdown on promotions in the industry.

22.03 / 15:41

Adoption defi Survey UK investors Tokens pose lesser risk than gold and oil for UK investors: Survey

A survey on investors across the United Kingdom has revealed a growing interest in the new asset classes that threaten to overshadow traditional finance — driven by factors such as ease of access and an adolescent crypto market.

22.03 / 15:37

cryptocurrency Digital HSBC HSBC Forays Into Metaverse, Buys Virtual Plot

HSBC buys virtual plot of land in digital push

22.03 / 14:03

MET coinbase Luno guidelines ad UK's ASA Issues Crypto Ad Guidelines for 50 Firms

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a guideline for companies advertising cryptocurrency services.

22.03 / 12:07

cryptocurrency regulation Advertising UK ad UK Ad Regulator Sends 'Enforcement Notice' to Crypto Promoters

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the self-regulatory organization of the advertising industry in the United Kingdom, has sent an "Enforcement Notice" to over 50 companies that promote digital assets, asking them to review their ads.

22.03 / 11:01

UK regulators continue crypto ads crackdown: ‘This is a red alert priority’

More than 50 firms promoting cryptocurrencies have been hit with an enforcement notice by UK regulators in a “red alert” warning not to dupe consumers with false marketing.

22.03 / 10:37

European Union London Romanian killed in London terrorist attack is remembered five years on

The sister of a Romanian tourist who died after a London terrorist attack has paid tribute to her "beautiful, smart and soulful" sibling.

22.03 / 00:39

business Blockchain Gemini services Gemini receives license to provide electronic money services in Ireland

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received an electronic money license from the Central Bank of Ireland. It was the 18th organization to receive the license, and the first since October 2020. Gemini joined such license holders as Coinbase, Stripe, Square and Meta.

21.03 / 20:41

NFT NFTS CRYPTONEWS network AIKO Project Announces Its IDO on the Solana Network

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21.03 / 20:13

pension Investment boss of £90bn UK pension scheme on piling into infrastructure and ‘voting with our feet’ on climate

The Universities Superannuation Scheme is the largest private pension scheme in the UK by assets, overseeing £90bn on behalf of 460,000 members.

21.03 / 17:09

Kyiv Ukraine war: Mariupol, like Aleppo or Coventry, 'will be completely destroyed'

The last European Union diplomat to be evacuated from Mariupol says civilians there are being hit "blindly and indiscriminately".

21.03 / 14:39

pension Why this £90bn pension scheme boss is pulling out of Russia, and piling into ESG

The Universities Superannuation Scheme is the largest private pension scheme in the UK by assets, overseeing £90bn on behalf of 460,000 members.

19.03 / 11:43

Technology Ukraine war: Zelenskyy warns Russia could take 'generations' to recover from losses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow to stop its invasion of his homeland, without delay. In a late night video message, he said if the war continued, Russia would take generations to recover from its losses.

19.03 / 03:27

COST UPS Future FN25: Xavier Rolet on battling Brexit and the future of London

When Xavier Rolet speaks, the financial world takes notice. As chief executive of London Stock Exchange Group during the Brexit vote, he was and remains an outspoken critic of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

18.03 / 16:49

Technology UEFA Champions League: Chelsea drawn against Real Madrid in quarter-finals

Holders Chelsea have been drawn against the record 13-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

18.03 / 16:45

Clandestine Finance System Helped Iran Withstand Sanctions Crush, Documents Show

WASHINGTON—ran established a clandestine banking and finance system to handle tens of billions of dollars in annual trade banned under U.S.-led sanctions, enabling Tehran to endure the economic siege and giving it leverage in multilateral nuclear talks, according to Western diplomats, intelligence officials and documents.

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