Britain to crack down on 'misleading' cryptocurrency adverts


FILE PHOTO A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken March 15 2021. REUTERSDado RuvicIllustration

FILE PHOTO: A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken March 15, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is to crack down on "misleading" advertisements for crypto assets which could harm consumers, the finance ministry said on Monday.

Advertising of cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, has surged particularly in London, prompting concerns about its impact.

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