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UK Financial Watchdog to Curb Marketing of Cryptoassets, Other High-Risk Investments

Britain’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday it planned to curb the marketing of cryptoassets and other high-risk investments, a move that comes amid a boom in crypto ads and endorsements from celebrities. The changes would strengthen risk warnings on ads …

Cryptocurrency Crash ‘Plausible Scenario’, Regulations Needed: BoE’s Cunliffe

A collapse in cryptocurrencies is a “plausible scenario” and rules are needed to regulate the fast-growing sector as a “matter of urgency,” Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe said on Wednesday. Risks to financial stability from the application of …

Insurers Have Not Yet Embraced Cryptocurrency Craze Despite Demand

If Elon Musk’s Tesla wanted to insure all of its recent $1.5 billion bitcoin investment against the myriad of pitfalls it could encounter, like hacks, theft and fraud, it would be out of luck. Insurers have yet to catch up …