# Banned Cryptocurrency Ads Google' Updated Advertising Policies Will Now Ban All Cryptocurrency Ads By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/updated-advertising-policies References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/2018/03/14/google-ban-crypto-ads/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial#DGIxj6RbEsqz) & [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/google-bitcoin-ads-cryptocurrencies-1.4575743) While cryptocurrency continues to gain steam, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-ad-category) has decided to take a stance on the currency and will begin to ban ads for cryptocurrency or initial coin offerings as part of its updated Advertising Policies. According to the released Google document, ads related to cryptocurrencies as well as "initial coin offerings, [cryptocurrency exchanges, cryptocurrency wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-web-app), and cryptocurrency trading advice," will no longer be permitted on Google's AdWords platform. Google's updated Advertising Policiesand banning of cryptocurrency ads follows a similar initiative from [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-6), and hopes to protect users from being lured into misleading or deceptive promotional practices. This announcement by Google follows the company's other ad venture which is targeting 'bad ads' and currently classifies cryptocurrencies under "unregulated or speculative financial products." Image Credit: [Marco Verch](https://www.flickr.com/photos/30478819@N08/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Increased Regulation of Cryptocurrency Ads:** Restrictions on cryptocurrency ads by major platforms like Google and Facebook are indicative of a larger trend towards increased regulation in the cryptocurrency industry, presenting an opportunity for innovative solutions to ensure compliant advertising. - **Emergence of Alternative Advertising Platforms:** The ban on cryptocurrency ads by major platforms like Google and Facebook is likely to drive the emergence of alternative advertising platforms that cater specifically to the cryptocurrency industry, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the advertising technology space. - **Integration of Blockchain Technology in Advertising:** The ban on cryptocurrency ads by major platforms like Google and Facebook might drive the integration of blockchain technology in the advertising industry, offering opportunities for transparent and secure advertising solutions that leverage the inherent benefits of blockchain. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cryptocurrency Advertising:** The ban on cryptocurrency ads by major platforms like Google and Facebook signifies a disruption in the cryptocurrency advertising industry, urging businesses to find innovative ways to promote their products and services without relying on traditional advertising platforms. - **Advertising Technology:** The ban on cryptocurrency ads by major platforms like Google and Facebook presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the advertising technology industry, driving the development of new tools and platforms that address the specific needs of the cryptocurrency industry. - **Blockchain Technology:** The ban on cryptocurrency ads by major platforms like Google and Facebook highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the blockchain technology industry, as businesses seek to develop solutions that enhance transparency, security, and trust in the advertising ecosystem. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harmful Ad-Removing Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-ad-category.md) - [Crypto-Friendly Verified Advertisers Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verified-advertisers.md) - [Managed Web3 Development Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchain-node-engine.md) - [Streaming Website Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-gambling.md) - [Digital Scam Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scam-detection.md) - [Browser Updated Privacy Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-search-1.md) - [Privacy-Protecting Digital Ad Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-ad-platform.md) - [AI-Powered Video Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-8.md) - [Digital Currency Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto.md)