Prosus reports strong growth in India; ASCI flags over 400 crypto ads in five monthsLast year, Prosus NV invested more than $1.03 billion in various Indian startups, including Swiggy, Byju’s, Eruditus and Meesho. Now, the D...
27 Jun, 2022, 10.28 PM IST
More than 400 ads on crypto violated guidelines: Ad councilCrypto advertisements between January and May 2022 by social media influencers red-flagged by the body
27 Jun, 2022, 05.07 PM IST
Celebrities must do their homework before endorsing crypto, says ad bodyASCI is a self-regulatory body, and its guidelines are not legally binding. In case of a breach, the standards body has in the past publish...
17 May, 2022, 05.48 PM IST
Industry divided over Sebi's proposal to ban celebrities in crypto adsAccording to multiple media reports, the capital markets regulator said public personalities could be held accountable if crypto ads are fo...
17 May, 2022, 04.25 PM IST
Top cryptocurrency exchanges not to advertise during IPLThe decision was taken by the Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC), which has more than two dozen crypto exchanges and crypto-relate...
24 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
Ahead of new ad norms, will crypto players go all guns blazing this IPL season?Crypto firms are expected to dominate advertisement space in the upcoming edition of the IPL, following the government’s announcement to ta...
09 Mar, 2022, 05.00 PM IST
Celebs want indemnity from litigation following ASCI guidelines on virtual digital assetsActors, online influencers insert additional indemnity clauses in their contracts with crypto exchanges
09 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
What ASCI's new crypto guidelines meanASCI, in its order, observed that advertising for VDAs, commonly referred to as crypto or NFT products, has been very aggressive over the p...
24 Feb, 2022, 11.44 PM IST
ASCI issues guidelines for promotion and advertisement of crypto, NFTsThe Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) said on Wednesday that all virtual digital asset (VDA) products and services should carry...
24 Feb, 2022, 09.28 AM IST
Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin shed up to 5% eachBarring Terra all of top digital tokens were trading lower. Avalanche plunged more than 7 per cent, whereas Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and...
24 Feb, 2022, 09.28 AM IST
ASCI frames guidelines for advertising & promotion of crypto assetsFocusing on the unregulated nature of VDAs, the council has prohibited the use of words such as 'currency', 'securities', 'custodian' and '...
23 Feb, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
India's cryptocurrency sector likely to update code of conductAn industry body made up of crypto selling platforms may appoint tax experts from Big Four audit firms for guidance, add warning labels whi...
19 Jan, 2022, 04.28 AM IST
ASCI in talks with Centre to refresh crypto ad guidelines“While the crypto exchanges have paused advertising and are awaiting clarity from the government, they are all making blueprints for fresh ...
02 Dec, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
Large cryptocurrency players say no to new ads till rules are setThe decision was taken this week at a meeting held by the Blockchain and Crypto Asset Committee, an arm of the industry body Internet and M...
19 Nov, 2021, 06.05 AM IST
Large crypto players say no to new ads till rules are setThe decision was taken this week at a meeting held by the Blockchain and Crypto Asset Committee, an arm of the industry body Internet and M...
19 Nov, 2021, 05.59 AM IST
Celebs endorsing crypto firms must check claims or face action: ASCI headCrypto platforms flush with risk capital have been roping in top celebrities like Ranveer Singh and Ayushmann Khurrana to advertise crypto ...
25 Oct, 2021, 08.25 PM IST
Crypto exchange ads under ASCI scannerCoinSwitch Kuber, ZebPay and WazirX are among the crypto exchanges that advertise prominently across platforms, capitalising on a spike in ...
22 Jul, 2021, 06.00 AM IST