Arsenal football club in dispute with ASA over 'irresponsible' crypto ad

Arsenal football club in dispute with ASA over 'irresponsible' crypto ad

Following the ASA's decision, Arsenal announced that it would appeal against it and stated that it had provided further information regarding financial risks. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), a body that oversees advertising in the United Kingdom, is cracking down on non-compliant crypto advertisements. Earlier this year, Arsenal became one of the many football clubs to collaborate with blockchain firm Chilliz and launch a fan token. On August 12 this year, the club promoted its fan token AFC on its official Facebook page, which the ASA has banned for allegedly violating its....


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