‘Time to buy’ bitcoin adverts banned in UK for being irresponsible
by Mark Sweney from Technology | The Guardian on (#5J99H)
Campaign failed to say investment was complex, volatile and could expose investors to losses, says ASA
An ad campaign telling the public that it's time to buy" bitcoin has been banned after the advertising watchdog ruled that it was irresponsible and misleading.
The high-profile campaign, which has featured heavily across the London underground and the capital's bus network since December, ran with the strapline If you're seeing bitcoin on the underground, it's time to buy".
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