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YouTube Clarifies Crypto Gaming Content Safe Under New Gambling Rules

YouTube reassures crypto gamers that its new gambling policy targets casinos, not onchain gaming content.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 1 min read

YouTube’s latest policy update on gambling content sparked panic among crypto gaming creators, but the platform says the changes won’t target legitimate gaming or NFT-related videos.

What's the scoop?

  • Policy Expansion: Starting November 17th, YouTube will ban links or promotions directing viewers to gambling sites that offer items with real-world value like game assets or NFTs.
  • YouTube's Clarification: Many people on Crypto Twitter feared this policy would sweep up crypto gaming channels, since blockchain-based games typically involve tradable tokens. However, YouTube told Decrypt the policy is aimed at casino and gambling sites, not gaming experiences or discussions of NFTs.
  • Industry Context: The move comes amid rising sponsorships from casino-style sites offering crypto and NFTs as rewards, prompting YouTube to tighten standards to protect users, especially minors.
  • Fine Print: Only Google-certified gambling operators are exempt, and any video promising “guaranteed returns” still risks removal or age restriction.

Bankless take:

YouTube’s clarification is a big relief for crypto gamers, though this episode also underscores how platform policies can shift overnight and how fragile onchain content’s footing remains on centralized platforms.

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