Crypto exchange and wallet ads allowed in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under MiCA

Date

Jul 22, 2026

Effective

Aug 1, 2026

Regions

Iceland; Liechtenstein; Norway

Primary source

Google Ads Policy Help

Sources

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  Update to Cryptocurrencies and related products policy (August 2026)Google Ads Policy Help · Jul 22, 2026

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