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GOO-FX-AE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | AE | United Arab Emirates | verification_needed | Provider licensed by SCA, DFSA (DIFC) or FSRA (ADGM) and the account certified by Google for complex speculative financial products. | SCA, DFSA, FSRA | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting the United Arab Emirates as long as the provider of these products is licensed ... Advertisers must also be certified with Google. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Products listed for UAE: CFDs and rolling spot forex; spread betting not listed. No financial services verification for UAE. Certification applications now made inside the Google Ads account. | high |
GOO-FX-AU | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | AU | Australia | verification_needed | Advertiser licensed by ASIC, meets leverage caps and risk warnings, holds Google complex speculative products certification and completes financial services verification. | ASIC | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting Australia, as long as the advertiser is duly licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. ... Advertisers must also be certified with Google. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Products listed: CFDs and rolling spot forex; spread betting not listed. Australian financial services verification via G2 also applies since 30 Aug 2022. | high |
GOO-FX-BR | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | BR | Brazil | verification_needed | Advertiser licensed by CVM, meets leverage caps and risk warnings, holds Google complex speculative products certification and completes financial services verification. | CVM | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting Brazil, as long as the advertiser is duly licensed by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). ... Advertisers must also be certified with Google. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Products listed for Brazil: CFDs and financial spread betting; rolling spot forex not listed. Brazil financial services verification also applies since 24 Jan 2023. | high |
GOO-FX-DE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | DE | Germany | verification_needed | Provider licensed by an EEA national competent authority, Google complex speculative products certification, plus Germany financial services verification. | EEA national competent authority (e.g. BaFin) | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting ... Germany ... as long as the provider of these products is licensed in the European Economic Area by a relevant national competent authority. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFDs, rolling spot forex and spread betting listed; leverage caps and risk warnings required. Germany financial services verification (BaFin among listed regulators) enforced since 24 Jan 2023. | high |
GOO-FX-GB | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | GB | United Kingdom | verification_needed | Provider licensed by the FCA, meets leverage caps and risk warnings, Google certification, and UK financial services verification. | FCA | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | when targeting the United Kingdom, as long as the provider of these products is licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFDs, rolling spot forex and spread betting listed; aggregators also allowed in UK. UK financial services verification required since 6 Sep 2021. | high |
GOO-FX-KE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | KE | Kenya | verification_needed | Advertiser licensed by the Capital Markets Authority, meets leverage caps and risk warnings, and holds Google complex speculative products certification. | CMA | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting Kenya, as long as the advertiser is duly licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (the CMA). ... Advertisers must also be certified with Google. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Products listed for Kenya: CFDs and rolling spot forex. No financial services verification for Kenya. | high |
GOO-FX-MX | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | MX | Mexico | not_allowed | Mexico is not an approved targeted location for complex speculative financial products ads. | null | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on the list of approved targeted locations, Complex speculative financial products mentioned above cannot be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Mexico not named anywhere on the policy page; page also says Google is unable to support advertising in non-approved markets. | medium |
GOO-FX-MY | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | MY | Malaysia | verification_needed | Advertiser licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia or the Securities Commission, Google certification, plus Malaysia financial services verification. | BNM, SC | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting Malaysia, as long as the advertiser is duly licensed by the Central Bank of Malaysia or the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Products listed: CFDs and rolling spot forex; leverage caps and risk warnings required. Malaysia financial services verification enforced from 14 Apr 2026. | high |
GOO-FX-NG | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | NG | Nigeria | not_allowed | Nigeria is not an approved targeted location for complex speculative financial products ads. | null | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on the list of approved targeted locations, Complex speculative financial products mentioned above cannot be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Nigeria not named anywhere on the policy page. | medium |
GOO-FX-PH | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | PH | Philippines | not_allowed | Philippines is not an approved targeted location for complex speculative financial products ads. | null | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on the list of approved targeted locations, Complex speculative financial products mentioned above cannot be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Philippines not named on the complex speculative products page (it is listed only for crypto). | medium |
GOO-FX-TH | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | TH | Thailand | not_allowed | Thailand is not an approved targeted location for complex speculative financial products ads. | null | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on the list of approved targeted locations, Complex speculative financial products mentioned above cannot be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Thailand not named on the complex speculative products page. Thailand financial services verification (since 7 Nov 2024) applies to other financial ads. | medium |
GOO-FX-US | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | US | United States | verification_needed | Rolling spot forex only; provider licensed by the NFA, meets leverage caps and risk warnings, and holds Google certification. | NFA | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting the United States, as long as the provider of these products is licensed by the National Futures Association (NFA). | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | US product table lists rolling spot forex only; CFDs and spread betting not listed for the US. No financial services verification for the US. | high |
GOO-FX-VN | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | VN | Vietnam | not_allowed | Vietnam is not an approved targeted location for complex speculative financial products ads. | null | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on the list of approved targeted locations, Complex speculative financial products mentioned above cannot be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Vietnam not named anywhere on the policy page. | medium |
GOO-FX-ZA | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | ZA | South Africa | verification_needed | Provider licensed by the FSCA, meets leverage caps and risk warnings, and holds Google complex speculative products certification. | FSCA | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | targeting South Africa as long as the provider of these products is licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFDs, rolling spot forex and spread betting listed for South Africa. No financial services verification for South Africa. | high |
GOO-FX-EEA_OTHER | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | EEA_OTHER | EEA countries other than Germany | verification_needed | Provider licensed by an EEA national competent authority, Google certification, plus national financial services verification in each EEA country. | EEA national competent authority (e.g. CySEC, AFM, CBI) | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | as long as the provider of these products is licensed in the European Economic Area by a relevant national competent authority. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Exceptions: BE, FR, ES, LI not listed, so not allowed. DK being added October 2026 (Finanstilsynet). All other EEA states listed. FS verification also required EEA-wide since 15 Sep 2026. | high |
GOO-FX-ROW | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | forex_cfd | ROW | Rest of world (platform default) | not_allowed | Not allowed outside approved locations; certification route only where a country is listed with its own regulator. | null | null | Financial products and services: Complex speculative financial products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15188218?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on the list of approved targeted locations, Complex speculative financial products mentioned above cannot be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Other listed locations with own regulators: Canada (OSC), Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye; Chile added October 2026. | medium |
GOO-CR-AE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | AE | United Arab Emirates | verification_needed | Exchange or wallet licensed by FSRA (multilateral trading facility) or by VARA, compliant with local law, and certified by Google. | FSRA, VARA | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | targeting the United Arab Emirates as long as the advertiser is either: licensed to operate a multilateral trading facility with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority | yes | 2025-02-26 | 2026-10-07 | Feb 2025 notice also named DFSA, but the current policy page names only FSRA and VARA. Hardware wallets allowed with certification. | high |
GOO-CR-AU | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | AU | Australia | not_allowed | Australia is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Australia not named anywhere on the crypto policy page despite local exchange registration regime. | medium |
GOO-CR-BR | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | BR | Brazil | not_allowed | Brazil is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Brazil not named anywhere on the crypto policy page. | medium |
GOO-CR-DE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | DE | Germany | verification_needed | Advertiser authorised as a CASP under MiCA, compliant with national rules, Google crypto certification, plus Germany financial services verification. | BaFin (MiCA CASP) or other EEA MiCA authority | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | Google allows ads promoting cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets targeting ... Germany ... as long as the advertiser is authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) | yes | 2025-04-23 | 2026-10-07 | MiCA rule effective 23 Apr 2025; German national licences accepted only until 30 Dec 2025. Hardware wallets allowed with certification. | high |
GOO-CR-GB | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | GB | United Kingdom | verification_needed | Exchange or wallet registered with the FCA, Google crypto certification, and UK financial services verification. | FCA | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | targeting the United Kingdom as long as the advertiser is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). | yes | 2025-01-15 | 2026-10-07 | Exchanges and wallets covered; hardware wallets allowed with certification. UK financial services verification also applies. | high |
GOO-CR-KE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | KE | Kenya | not_allowed | Kenya is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Kenya not named anywhere on the crypto policy page. | medium |
GOO-CR-MX | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | MX | Mexico | not_allowed | Mexico is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Mexico not named anywhere on the crypto policy page. | medium |
GOO-CR-MY | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | MY | Malaysia | not_allowed | Malaysia is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Malaysia not named anywhere on the crypto policy page. | medium |
GOO-CR-NG | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | NG | Nigeria | not_allowed | Nigeria is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Nigeria not named anywhere on the crypto policy page. | medium |
GOO-CR-PH | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | PH | Philippines | verification_needed | Exchange or wallet holding a BSP certificate of authority as a Money Services Business, and certified by Google. | BSP | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | targeting Philippines, as long as the advertiser has obtained a certificate of authority as a Money Services Business from the Philippine Central Bank (BSP). | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Exchanges and wallets covered. No financial services verification for the Philippines. | high |
GOO-CR-TH | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | TH | Thailand | verification_needed | Exchange holding a Thai SEC Digital Asset Business licence, Google crypto certification, plus Thailand financial services verification. | SEC Thailand | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | targeting Thailand, as long as the advertiser has obtained the relevant Digital Asset Business license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Only exchanges listed for Thailand; software and hardware wallets not listed. Thailand financial services verification since 7 Nov 2024. | high |
GOO-CR-US | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | US | United States | verification_needed | Exchange registered with FinCEN as a money services business and a state money transmitter, or a federal or state chartered bank; Google certification. | FinCEN, state money transmitter regulators, bank regulators | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | as long as the advertiser either (a) is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business and with a state as a money transmitter | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Must also comply with state and federal law. No financial services verification for the US. | high |
GOO-CR-VN | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | VN | Vietnam | not_allowed | Vietnam is not an approved targeted location for crypto exchange or wallet ads. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Vietnam not named anywhere on the crypto policy page. | medium |
GOO-CR-ZA | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | ZA | South Africa | verification_needed | Exchange or wallet registered with the FSCA and certified by Google. | FSCA | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | targeting South Africa as long as the advertiser is registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). | yes | 2025-02-12 | 2026-10-07 | Exchanges and wallets covered; hardware wallets allowed with certification. No financial services verification for South Africa. | high |
GOO-CR-EEA_OTHER | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | EEA_OTHER | EEA countries other than Germany | verification_needed | Advertiser authorised as a CASP under MiCA, compliant with national rules, Google crypto certification, plus national financial services verification. | MiCA CASP authority (e.g. AMF, AFM, CySEC) | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | as long as the advertiser is authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation | yes | 2025-04-23 | 2026-10-07 | All 27 EU states listed. IS, LI, NO added August 2026. France accepts only MiCA since 1 Jul 2026 (AMF DASP dropped). FS verification required EEA-wide since 15 Sep 2026. | high |
GOO-CR-ROW | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | crypto_exchange | ROW | Rest of world (platform default) | not_allowed | Not allowed outside approved locations; certification route only where a country is listed with its own regulator. | null | null | Cryptocurrencies and related products | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/14009787?hl=en | If your targeted location is not on this list, the cryptocurrencies and related products mentioned above can't be advertised. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Other listed locations: Argentina, Bahrain, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland. Each has its own licence rule plus Google certification. | medium |
GOO-PF-AE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | AE | United Arab Emirates | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in UAE. | medium |
GOO-PF-AU | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | AU | Australia | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DAU | in order to show financial services ads in Australia ... advertisers need to be verified by Google. | yes | 2022-08-30 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-BR | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | BR | Brazil | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DBR | in order to show financial services ads in Brazil ... advertisers need to be verified by Google. | yes | 2023-01-24 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-DE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | DE | Germany | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DDE | in order to show financial services ads in Germany ... advertisers need to be verified by Google. | yes | 2023-01-24 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-GB | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | GB | United Kingdom | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DGB | In order to show financial services ads of any kind in the UK ... advertisers need to be verified by Google. | yes | 2021-09-06 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-KE | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | KE | Kenya | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in Kenya. | medium |
GOO-PF-MX | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | MX | Mexico | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in Mexico. | medium |
GOO-PF-MY | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | MY | Malaysia | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DMY | Financial services providers and non-financial services providers are required to be verified by Google if you're running ads | yes | 2026-04-14 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-NG | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | NG | Nigeria | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in Nigeria. | medium |
GOO-PF-PH | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | PH | Philippines | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in the Philippines. | medium |
GOO-PF-TH | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | TH | Thailand | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DTH | Financial services providers and non-financial services providers are required to be verified by Google if you're running ads | yes | 2024-11-07 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-US | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | US | United States | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in the US. | medium |
GOO-PF-VN | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | VN | Vietnam | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in Vietnam. | medium |
GOO-PF-ZA | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | ZA | South Africa | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. No financial services verification in South Africa. | medium |
GOO-PF-EEA_OTHER | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | EEA_OTHER | EEA countries other than Germany | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Google financial services verification covers investment, brokerage and day trading ads in this market, so it likely applies. | null | null | Financial Services Verification | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15332527?hl=en&co=GENIE.CountryCode%3DPL | Financial services providers and non-financial services providers are required to be verified by Google if you're running ads | yes | 2026-09-15 | 2026-10-07 | Prop firms are not named. Treating them as financial services is our reading. Firms with no regulator may use the regulation exempt route where Google offers one. | medium |
GOO-PF-ROW | 2026-Q4 | google_ads | Google Ads | prop_firm | ROW | Rest of world (platform default) | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule; general financial products and services rules apply (address, fee and accreditation disclosures, misrepresentation rules). | null | null | Financial products and services | https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/2464998?hl=en | financial products and services are defined as products and services related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Google policies never mention prop trading, funded traders or evaluations. Ads promoting CFD or forex trading may be judged under complex speculative products rules. Verification applies in IN, ID, SG, TW, NZ, KR, TR. | medium |
MET-FX-AE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | AE | United Arab Emirates | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-AU | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | AU | Australia | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-BR | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | BR | Brazil | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-DE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | DE | Germany | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-GB | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | GB | United Kingdom | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-KE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | KE | Kenya | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-MX | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | MX | Mexico | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-MY | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | MY | Malaysia | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-NG | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | NG | Nigeria | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-PH | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | PH | Philippines | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-TH | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | TH | Thailand | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-US | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | US | United States | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFD ban is global. US investment ads also must not push people to direct messages. Spot forex not named. | medium |
MET-FX-VN | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | VN | Vietnam | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-ZA | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | ZA | South Africa | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-EEA_OTHER | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | EEA_OTHER | EEA countries other than Germany | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-FX-ROW | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | forex_cfd | ROW | Rest of world (platform default) | not_allowed | Meta bans ads for CFD trading worldwide. Spot forex is not named, so treat forex brokers that offer CFDs as blocked. | null | null | Prohibited financial products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/deceptive-content/prohibited-financial-products-and-services/ | Contract for difference trading: A financial contract that pays the differences in the settlement price between the open and closing trades | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Same rule worldwide. Spot forex is not named; it falls under financial services rules, which may need a local licence. | medium |
MET-CR-AE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | AE | United Arab Emirates | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | ADGM FSRA, CBUAE, DFSA, VARA | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-AU | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | AU | Australia | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | AUSTRAC, ASIC | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-BR | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | BR | Brazil | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists no accepted licence for this market, so there is no clear route to permission. | medium |
MET-CR-DE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | DE | Germany | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | BaFin | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-GB | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | GB | United Kingdom | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | FCA | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-KE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | KE | Kenya | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists no accepted licence for this market, so there is no clear route to permission. | medium |
MET-CR-MX | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | MX | Mexico | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists no accepted licence for this market, so there is no clear route to permission. | medium |
MET-CR-MY | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | MY | Malaysia | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | Securities Commission Malaysia | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-NG | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | NG | Nigeria | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists no accepted licence for this market, so there is no clear route to permission. | medium |
MET-CR-PH | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | PH | Philippines | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | BSP | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-TH | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | TH | Thailand | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | Thai SEC | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-US | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | US | United States | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | FinCEN, NYDFS | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-VN | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | VN | Vietnam | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists no accepted licence for this market, so there is no clear route to permission. | medium |
MET-CR-ZA | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | ZA | South Africa | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists no accepted licence for this market, so there is no clear route to permission. | medium |
MET-CR-EEA_OTHER | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | EEA_OTHER | EEA countries other than Germany | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | FMA (AT), EE FIU, Fin-FSA, AMF, CSSF, MFSA, DNB, Finanstilsynet (NO), Banco de Portugal, Banco de Espana, Finansinspektionen | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for this market. | high |
MET-CR-ROW | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | crypto_exchange | ROW | Rest of world (platform default) | written_permission_needed | Apply in Meta Business Suite (Authorisations and verifications) with a recognised licence or registration. Crypto affiliate and aggregator sites also need permission. | null | null | Cryptocurrency products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/cryptocurrency-products-and-services/ | advertisers will need to submit a recognised regulatory licence or registration and obtain written permission from Meta | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | Meta lists accepted licences for about 30 countries, including CA, CH, HK, ID, JP, SG and KR. Elsewhere there is no clear route. | medium |
MET-PF-AE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | AE | United Arab Emirates | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-AU | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | AU | Australia | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-BR | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | BR | Brazil | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-DE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | DE | Germany | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-GB | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | GB | United Kingdom | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-KE | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | KE | Kenya | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-MX | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | MX | Mexico | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-MY | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | MY | Malaysia | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-NG | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | NG | Nigeria | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-PH | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | PH | Philippines | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-TH | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | TH | Thailand | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-US | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | US | United States | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. US investment ads must not push people to direct messages. | medium |
MET-PF-VN | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | VN | Vietnam | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-ZA | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | ZA | South Africa | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-EEA_OTHER | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | EEA_OTHER | EEA countries other than Germany | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MET-PF-ROW | 2026-Q4 | meta | Meta | prop_firm | ROW | Rest of world (platform default) | no_specific_rule | No prop firm rule. Financial services rules apply: Meta may ask for identity checks and a local licence. | null | null | Financial and insurance products and services | https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/ad-standards/restricted-goods-services/financial-services/ | Advertisers may be required to be licensed in the country that they are targeting if they wish to run ads for financial products or services. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | No Meta policy names prop firms or trading challenges. Press reported prop firm account removals in April to May 2026. | medium |
MSA-FX-AE | 2026-Q4 | microsoft_ads | Microsoft Advertising | forex_cfd | AE | United Arab Emirates | not_allowed | CFD ads are not allowed outside the DE and GB pilot. | null | null | Pilot Programs Policies: Contract for Difference CFD | https://help.ads.microsoft.com/#apex/ads/en/60321/0 | If a country is not listed in that policy's market restriction dropdown, then CFDs are not allowed. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFD pilot covers only DE and GB. Spot forex is not named anywhere in Microsoft policy. Any finance ad in the UAE needs a licensed financial institution. | medium |
MSA-FX-AU | 2026-Q4 | microsoft_ads | Microsoft Advertising | forex_cfd | AU | Australia | not_allowed | CFD ads are not allowed outside the DE and GB pilot. | null | null | Pilot Programs Policies: Contract for Difference CFD | https://help.ads.microsoft.com/#apex/ads/en/60321/0 | If a country is not listed in that policy's market restriction dropdown, then CFDs are not allowed. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFD pilot covers only DE and GB. Spot forex is not named anywhere in Microsoft policy. | medium |
MSA-FX-BR | 2026-Q4 | microsoft_ads | Microsoft Advertising | forex_cfd | BR | Brazil | not_allowed | CFD ads are not allowed outside the DE and GB pilot. | null | null | Pilot Programs Policies: Contract for Difference CFD | https://help.ads.microsoft.com/#apex/ads/en/60321/0 | If a country is not listed in that policy's market restriction dropdown, then CFDs are not allowed. | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFD pilot covers only DE and GB. Spot forex is not named anywhere in Microsoft policy. Brazil: securities and other financial items only by authorised companies. | medium |
MSA-FX-DE | 2026-Q4 | microsoft_ads | Microsoft Advertising | forex_cfd | DE | Germany | written_permission_needed | CFD pilot: Search only, pre-approval form, first party brand owner, own Manager Account, local licence, no bonuses in CFD ads. | BaFin | null | Pilot Programs Policies: Contract for Difference CFD | https://help.ads.microsoft.com/#apex/ads/en/60321/0 | Advertisers must be licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). | yes | null | 2026-10-07 | CFD pilot opened December 2025. | high |
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Trading Ads Rulebook, edition 2026-Q4
Can a forex broker, a crypto exchange or a prop firm run ads on Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, X, LinkedIn or Reddit? And what does it need first? This dataset answers that for 16 markets, with a quote from each platform's own policy page.
Published by Ranxy. Free to use under CC BY 4.0.
What is inside
| File | What it holds |
|---|---|
trading-ads-rulebook-2026-Q4.csv |
336 rows: 7 platforms x 3 products x 16 markets |
trading-ads-rulebook-changes-2026-Q4.csv |
56 dated policy changes from January 2025 to October 2026 |
data-dictionary.csv |
Every field, explained |
datapackage.json |
Machine readable description (Frictionless Data) |
Products: forex and CFD brokers, crypto exchanges and wallets, prop trading firms that sell funded challenges.
Markets: United Arab Emirates, Australia, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, Kenya, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, South Africa, other EEA countries, and the rest of the world.
Status words
Each row has one status. It is the strictest gate that applies.
| Status | Meaning | Rows |
|---|---|---|
| not_allowed | The platform bans these ads here | 59 |
| written_permission_needed | You must apply and get a yes from the platform first | 63 |
| verification_needed | You must pass the platform's advertiser verification or certification | 49 |
| licence_needed | You must hold a local licence; no separate platform form is named | 14 |
| restricted | Allowed with limits, such as age or format | 30 |
| no_specific_rule | The platform does not name this product; general finance rules apply | 121 |
Quick view: markets where ads are possible at all
| Platform | Forex and CFD | Crypto | Prop firms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | 10 of 16 | 8 of 16 | not named |
| Meta | 0 of 16 | 16 of 16 | not named |
| Microsoft Advertising | 2 of 16 | 6 of 16 | not named |
| TikTok | 12 of 16 | 16 of 16 | not named |
| X | 15 of 16 | 16 of 16 | not named |
| 16 of 16 | 16 of 16 | not named | |
| 16 of 16 | 16 of 16 | not named |
"Possible" means not banned. Most markets still need a licence, verification or written permission.
How we built it
- We read each platform's official ad policy pages. Status and quotes come only from those pages.
- Press reports were used only to find official pages and for some change log rows (marked press).
- We checked every quote against the live page in a browser on 7 October 2026. LinkedIn quotes are marked manual_check until a person confirms them.
- Where a page does not name a product, we say no_specific_rule and explain our reading in the notes.
Limits
- This is not legal advice. Platforms change rules often. Check the policy link before you spend.
- No platform names prop firms. Those rows show the general finance rules that likely apply.
- Some platforms do not publish country lists (for example Reddit). The notes say so.
Where to get it
- Web page with a searchable table: https://ranxy.com/reports/trading-ads-rulebook/
- Zenodo (DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23219882
- GitHub: https://github.com/RanxyAgency/trading-ads-rulebook
- Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/datasets/RanxyAgency/trading-ads-rulebook
- Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/ranxyagency/trading-ads-rulebook
- Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/ranxy-trading-ads-rulebook-2026-q4
Cite
Ranxy (2026). Trading Ads Rulebook, edition 2026-Q4. CC BY 4.0. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23219882
This edition was checked on 7 October 2026. Rules change, so open the policy link in each row before you spend.
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