In an EU first, Spain is imposing restrictions on influencers' promotion of crypto assets. The head of Spain's markets watchdog described influencers as 'a backdoor to avoid regulation.' By JamieCrawleyCD
Spain is placing restrictions on so-called influencers' promotion of cryptocurrencies in an apparent first for the European Union , according the Financial Times . The country's markets regulator, the National Securities Market Commission , now has the power to regulate crypto ads.
Starting in a month's time, influencers and their sponsors will be required to notify authorities in advance of posts promoting crypto. They will also have to warn of its risks,Rodrigo Buenaventura, the head of CNMV, described influencers as"a backdoor to avoid regulation," because they are not subject to the same rules as traditional media.
Authorities in other jurisdictions have taken similar moves to curb crypto firms' abilities to advertise.whether in newspapers, magazines, broadcast media or social media. The MAS had determined that crypto is"highly risky and not suitable for the general public.
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