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Opinion

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.

(Mathieu Stern/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content

The Digital Services Act, targeting big tech firms like Apple and Meta, is viewed as a “constitution for the internet.”

The European Commission's Margrethe Vestager (Alexandros Michailidis/Straight Out Of The Camera/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Policy

Industry Associations, Regulator Give Some Clarity on Singapore's Crypto Ad Rules: Report

Advertising to retail investors will be disallowed, as Singapore limits crypto trading to professional investors.

Singapore skyline (Unsplash)

Opinion

Web 3 and the Rise of Small Media

Taking on Web 2's ad bot-infested business model with Sybil-resistant media.

(Duy Pham/Unsplash)

Policy

Crypto PAC Nets $400K in February From BlockFi CEO, CNBC Contributor and More

Another wave of crypto executives contributed to GMI PAC last month as midterm elections approached.

Jasmine Crockett's recent TV spot was paid for by the Web3 Forward PAC. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

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.

Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin

Policy

UK Advertising Regulator Issues 'Red Alert' Guidance on Crypto Ads

Companies advertising crypto services have until May 2 to ensure their ads meet the new guidance.

Coinbase ad on London Underground (Tube). August 2021. (Sheldon Reback/CoinDesk)

Policy

Social Media Crypto Advice, Gamification Targeted by Global Standard-Setters at IOSCO

Tackling crypto and other investment scams might need international coordination, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Ashley Alder, the Hong Kong regulator who chairs IOSCO’s board. (Bloomberg/Getty)

Finance

Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Facebook and Instagram linked fake media articles linking crypto deals to unknowing celebrities.

(Getty Images)

Finance

Papa John's Plans NFT Drop Despite Prior Warning From UK Advertising Regulator

The collection of 19,840 NFTs has been minted on Tezos and takes the form of nine different pizza hot bag designs.

(Shutterstock)

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