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

Google will let crypto, forex, and CFD advertisers in the United Arab Emirates run certified ads starting October 21, 2026. That date marks the launch of an in-account certification rollout. Licensed firms can apply directly inside their Google Ads accounts. What changes on October 21 The core mechanic is certification. Advertisers promoting crypto exchanges and wallets aimed at UAE users need Google’s sign-off, and they also need a license from an approved local regulator. The approved list includes the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The SCA is also named as an acceptable licensing body for crypto exchange and wallet ads. Approved ads won’t simply show up everywhere. They will carry an “Eligible (Limited)” status inside Google’s system. Breaking the rules has consequences. Advertisers who fall out of compliance could face warnings or account suspension. What still can’t be advertised The certification door opens for some products and stays firmly shut for others. Google’s advertising policies continue to prohibit ads for initial coin offerings (ICOs), decentral...