400+ Crypto Advertisements Violate Guidelines in India — ‘Some Influencers Ta...

400+ Crypto Advertisements Violate Guidelines in India — ‘Some Influencers Ta...

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has reportedly revealed that more than 400 crypto ads violated its guidelines so far this year. The majority of complaints the ad council received are directed at influencers. “Some influencers talk so confidently about crypto without fully understanding it.” 419 Ads in Violation — Most Complaints Concern Influencers The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has reportedly revealed that it received 453 complaints relating to crypto ads between January and May. The council added that out of....


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