F1 Teams Remove Crypto Ads Following France’s Advertising Laws

F1 Teams Remove Crypto Ads Following France’s Advertising Laws

RacingNews365’s reported on July 26 that because of France’s advertising laws, numerous Formula One teams were required to conceal or remove decals showing branding by crypto-related companies during the French Grand Prix weekend. One of the countries that adopt cryptocurrencies most quickly is France. According to triple-A research, there are presently 3.4 million cryptocurrency owners in France or […]


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