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Finance

Crypto.com Pulls Plug on $495M Champions League Sponsorship Deal: Report

Regulatory concerns in Europe prompted the firm to scrap the deal.

Crypto.com pulls out of Champions League sponsorship deal (Janosch Diggelm/Unsplash)

Finance

Snapple Created a Bodega in the Metaverse

The virtual installation in Decentraland comes with big savings (as much as $1.39) to visitors who complete its scavenger hunt and register their… PayPal wallets.

A CoinDesk reporter makes it rain in the bodega. (Eli Tan/CoinDesk)

Policy

Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says

UNCTAD recommends extra taxes on transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability in developing countries.

The UN Conference on Trade and Development warns that the rising use of crypto for domestic payments and remittances may cause “leakage” of development funds. (Gregory Adams/Getty Images)

Policy

Almost 7% of People in Spain Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says

The country's securities-market authority, CNMV, said it's worried about poor appreciation of the risks even after it mandated new crypto ad warnings earlier this year.

Una encuesta mostró que casi 7% de los españoles invirtió en cripto. (Kutay Tanir/Getty Images)

Opinion

Regulators Should Ban Crypto Advertising in Sports

Just because someone can hit a home run or throw a touchdown pass, he shouldn’t be allowed to give financial advice.

Terra's advertisement displayed at the ballpark of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals (Danny Nelson)

Opinion

Why Sports and Crypto Getting Together Is a Win-Win

As those in crypto look to get the masses on board through sports advertising, teams could benefit from those associations with younger fans. This article is part of "Sports Week."

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Policy

Influencers Are Responsible for 92% of Crypto Ad Violations in India, Report Says

Violations included not carrying a required disclaimer or paid partnership tag on the ad, according to the Advertising Standards Council of India.

A young Indian social media influencer recording his podcast on a mobile phone. (lakshmiprasad S/Getty Images)

Finance

Gaming Firm Admix Reaches $300M Valuation Following Merger, Rebrand

Admix has teamed up with the metaverse's biggest building company, LandVault, to recruit major brands to the metaverse.

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Policy

SEC Goes After Crypto Investing With Game Show Inspired Spots

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is warning investors away from casual crypto speculation by using mock videos.

Leslie Crowther hosting the British version of "The Price Is Right" during the 1980s.(Express/Getty images)

Policy

India's Ad Body Hasn't Discussed Measure to Bar Celebrity Endorsement of Crypto

The country's securities regulator has proposed that ban.

Indian flag (Getty Images)

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