Google to update its advertising policies on January 15, aims to better protect users from financial scams
5 days, 7 hours ago

Google to update its advertising policies on January 15, aims to better protect users from financial scams

India TV News  

Google is set to update its advertising policy on January 15 in a bid to combat financial scams, particularly those prevalent in the cryptocurrency sector. On January 15, Google will begin by displaying crypto platform Firms looking to promote crypto will need to pay attention to Google’s forthcoming changes. Instead, if a crypto company advertises without UK FCA registration, they will receive a notification and be given a seven-day grace period to comply. In June of that year, the FCA approved crypto In other news, Google has reduced its top management positions by 10 percent as part of an ongoing initiative to improve operational efficiency, according to a report by Business Insider.

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UK to curb crypto advertising with 'cooling off' periods, risk warnings
1 year, 7 months ago

UK to curb crypto advertising with 'cooling off' periods, risk warnings

The Hindu  

British consumers buying cryptoassets will get a 24-hour "cooling-off" period for the first time from October under tougher marketing rules unveiled by the financial regulator on Thursday. The Financial Conduct Authority said "refer a friend" bonuses for crypto buyers would also be scrapped and that those promoting such assets would have to put in place clear risk warnings and ensure …

Crypto.com crypto exchange gets UK regulatory approval
2 years, 4 months ago

Crypto.com crypto exchange gets UK regulatory approval

The Hindu  

Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has registered with Britain's financial services regulator, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Joining the Financial Conduct Authority's register means that Crypto.com has approval to offer crypto asset services and products to customers in the United Kingdom in compliance with anti-money laundering and "terrorist" financing rules. The United Kingdom is a "strategically important market …

Cryptocurrency advertising need to be regulated – but is the FCA up to the task?
2 years, 11 months ago

Cryptocurrency advertising need to be regulated – but is the FCA up to the task?

The Independent  

I made stacks of cash from crypto by following my investment guru. So while these new crypto opportunities are “exciting” – yes, the chancellor actually tweeted that – to the little people, we’re going to ensure “consumers are protected, while also supporting innovation of the crypto-asset market”. The Treasury is planning eventually to bring crypto schemes fully under the FCA’s …

Google makes pledges on browser cookies to appease U.K. regulatorinter
3 years, 1 month ago

Google makes pledges on browser cookies to appease U.K. regulatorinter

The Hindu  

Google has pledged more restrictions on its use of data from its Chrome browser to address concerns raised by Britain's competition regulator about its plan to ban third-party cookies that advertisers use to track consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority has been investigating Google's plan to cut support for some cookies in Chrome - an initiative called the "Privacy Sandbox" …

Google offers UK regulators role in phasing out ad-tracking tech from Chrome browser
3 years, 6 months ago

Google offers UK regulators role in phasing out ad-tracking tech from Chrome browser

Firstpost  

The UK competition watchdog has been investigating Google’s proposals to remove so-called third-party cookies over concerns they would undermine digital ad competition. The UK competition watchdog has been investigating Google’s proposals to remove so-called third-party cookies over concerns they would undermine digital ad competition and entrench the company’s market power. “The emergence of tech giants such as Google has presented …

Google offers UK watchdog role in browser cookie phase-out
3 years, 6 months ago

Google offers UK watchdog role in browser cookie phase-out

Associated Press  

LONDON — Google is offering U.K. regulators a role overseeing its phasing out of ad-tracking technology from its Chrome browser, in a package of commitments the tech giant is proposing to apply globally to head off a competition investigation. The U.K. competition watchdog has been investigating Google’s proposals to remove so-called third-party cookies over concerns they would undermine digital ad …

U.K. competition watchdog secures Google commitments on third-party cookies
3 years, 6 months ago

U.K. competition watchdog secures Google commitments on third-party cookies

The Hindu  

Britain's competition regulator said on Friday it had secured commitments from Google about the tech giant's proposal to remove third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. The Competition and Markets Authority said the commitments were a result of action it launched against the U.S. company in January following concerns that its proposals could restrict competition in digital advertising. Google had said …

Britain to curb Google and Facebook with tougher competition rules
4 years, 1 month ago

Britain to curb Google and Facebook with tougher competition rules

The Hindu  

Britain will impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers. Google and Facebook dominate digital advertising, accounting for around 80% of 14 billion pounds spent in 2019, Britain's competition regulator the CMA said. The two U.S. companies have said they are committed to working with …

Google under review for possible British competition enquiry
4 years, 1 month ago

Google under review for possible British competition enquiry

The Hindu  

Britain's competition regulator said on Monday it was assessing whether a complaint about Google related to digital advertising warranted a formal competition law investigation. “If the urgency of the concerns requires us to intervene swiftly, we will also assess whether to impose interim measures to order the suspension of any suspected anti-competitive conduct pending the outcome of a full investigation.” …

Google faces UK scrutiny over new advertising data revamp
4 years, 1 month ago

Google faces UK scrutiny over new advertising data revamp

The Independent  

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