Regulation· ★★★· bullish·

Google opens UAE certification for crypto, forex and CFD ads from October 21

  • —Certification is handled in-account in Google Ads, with approved ads marked Eligible (Limited)
  • —Only firms licensed by FSRA, VARA, DFSA or SCA qualify
  • —Ads for ICOs, DeFi trading protocols and crypto loans stay prohibited
  • —Non-compliant advertisers face warnings or account suspension
Why it matters: Licensed UAE platforms gain access to the internet's largest ad channel, while unlicensed projects are shut out of paid promotion.
Source: Crypto Briefing