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What is the future for celebrity endorsements of crypto investments?

  • Describe the reasons for Ronaldo being sued for his promotion of NFTs
  • Explain why consumers are so vulnerable to crypto investments
  • Identify any restrictions to investing in cryptos in the UK
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The lack of regulation of, and consequent limited routes of legal recourse against, crypto investments such as NFTs has no doubt contributed to the popularity of claims being made against celebrity endorsers. However, the result of such high-profile claims arising from recent crypto failures may make influencers think twice before recommending such risky products in future. 

At the same time, however, as the crypto sector becomes more mainstream and more regulated, not only should investors be better advised as to the risks they are facing, but they may have more chance of financial recompense from the financial companies themselves.

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Robin Henry is a partner and Tami Davis is an associate at Collyer Bristow 

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Please answer the six multiple choice questions below in order to bank your CPD. Multiple attempts are available until all questions are correctly answered.

  1. In the US, every celebrity reveals the nature, scope and amount of compensation they receive in exchange for their endorsement of cryptos, true or false?

  2. Why was Ronaldo sued for $1bn over his relationship with Binance?

  3. What is misreprenstation?

  4. An influencer in the UK who provides financial advice will be in breach of the general prohibition on such advice being given by unregulated persons, true or false?

  5. How are crytpo companies restricted in the UK?

  6. Consumer duty does not apply to cryptos in any shape or form, true or false?

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  • Describe the reasons for Ronaldo being sued for his promotion of NFTs
  • Explain why consumers are so vulnerable to crypto investments
  • Identify any restrictions to investing in cryptos in the UK

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