Update to the Google Ads Certification Process (February 2026)

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In February 2026, Google will gradually introduce the ability for some advertisers to apply for the following certifications in their Google Ads account:

• Cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets
• Cryptocurrency hardware wallets
• Cryptocurrency coin trust
• Complex speculative financial products

This feature will be released incrementally to all advertisers over a period of time and not all advertisers and certification applications will be affected immediately. Affected advertisers will have the option to either continue to apply for certifications through the Google Ads Help Center or their Google Ads account in "Admin " under a new "Policy > Account " section.

Please note that existing certifications an advertiser holds and pending applications will not be affected by this incremental launch. Learn more about how to apply for certifications in your Google Ads account.

(Posted on February 17, 2026)