Baidu’s Move to Ban Bitcoin Related Ads from Its Network Raises Speculations

Baidu’s Move to Ban Bitcoin Related Ads from Its Network Raises Speculations

The Chinese search engine giant and Google's rival, Baidu has suddenly decided to suspend all cryptocurrency related advertisements on its platform. Baidu, the Chinese search engine giant has enforced a blanket ban on all digital currency-related advertisements. This sudden move on Baidu’s part has left many cryptocurrency businesses surprised. Baidu was among one of the first movers when it comes to Bitcoin payments. The company used to accept Bitcoin payments from its music service customers until the Chinese government issued an advisory warning against the use of Bitcoin to all....


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