News

Watchdog orders crypto app Luno to halt ‘misleading’ London bus and Tube ads

Watchdog ruled future ads must not 'irresponsibly take advantage of consumers' lack of experience'

Luno's ads - which featured a cartoon bitcoin image, stating, 'If you're seeing bitcoin on the Underground, it's time to buy' - must not appear again in the form complained about
Luno's ads - which featured a cartoon bitcoin image, stating, 'If you're seeing bitcoin on the Underground, it's time to buy' - must not appear again in the form complained about Photo: In Pictures via Getty Images

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that advertisements for cryptocurrency exchange service Luno took advantage of consumers’ lack of experience.

The ASA ruled that the ads  — which featured a cartoon bitcoin image, stating, “If you're seeing bitcoin on the Underground, it's time to buy” — must not appear again in the form complained about.

WSJ Logo