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Decentraland
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.
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By Eli Tan
Aug 11, 2022 at 9:50 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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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)
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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)
By Jack Schickler
Aug 11, 2022 at 1:11 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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A survey by Spanish regulators has found a lack of knowledge about the risks of investing in crypto. (Kutay Tanir/Getty Images)
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Regulations
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.
A survey by Spanish regulators has found a lack of knowledge about the risks of investing in crypto. (Kutay Tanir/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Aug 5, 2022 at 9:56 a.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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Sports
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.
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By Arthur Solomon
Jul 26, 2022 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2022
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Sports week
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 W...
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By Simon Yu
Jul 25, 2022 at 9:21 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2022
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Regulations
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.
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By Amitoj Singh
Jun 29, 2022 at 7:35 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2022
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Gaming
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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By Elizabeth Napolitano
Jun 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2022
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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.
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By Jesse Hamilton
Jun 1, 2022 at 8:19 p.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2022
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India's Ad Body Hasn't Discussed Measure to Bar Celebrity Endorsement of Crypto
The country's securities regulator has proposed that ban.
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By Amitoj Singh
May 16, 2022 at 4:27 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2022
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How Crypto Payments Shift Revenue to Creators, Not Platforms
Blockchain cuts out the social media middleman. This article is part of CoinDesk’s Payments Week series.
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By James Kuk
Apr 28, 2022 at 5:53 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2022
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