Google certification
Ahead of the announcement, some users of Google's AdWords service had reported a drop-off in the performance of their crypto-currency campaigns, although the tech giant denied having made any policy changes at that point. Google has also said it will tighten its rules for ads relating to other financial products including spread betting and contracts-for-difference - in which sellers promise to provide compensation for an asset's gain in value over a set period of time, and buyers to cover a loss. It said AdWords users would have to be licensed by the relevant regulators in the countries they are targeting and be certified by Google itself. "This is all a good move," commented crypto-currency sceptic David Gerard, author of Attack of the 50ft Blockchain. "It's about tackling the kinds of risky investments that verge on gambling. "If you're a proper trader or an accredited investor then fine - it means you're rich and your money is your own problem. But these things shouldn't be targeted at ordinary people." Google's move followed a warning about crypto-currencies published by the International Monetary Fund's managing director on Tuesday. The IMF's Christine Lagarde has also warned of the risks of Bitcoin and other crypto-assets "Money laundering and terrorist financing is only one dimension of the threat," wrote Christine Lagarde. "The rapid growth of crypto-assets, the extreme volatility in their traded prices, and their ill-defined connections to the traditional financial world could easily create new vulnerabilities. "We must welcome their potential but also recognise their risks."DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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