Netflix bans crypto commercials on ad-based streaming service: Report
Desperate to boost revenues, Netflix announced in July that it would be launching a cheaper subscription tier that features commercials. Streaming giant Netflix has reportedly banned cryptocurrency-related commercials on its ad-supported subscription tier, which is scheduled to launch in November months ahead of schedule. Citing local sources, The Sydney Morning Herald reported Monday that Netflix has decided to reject all advertising campaigns related to politics, gambling and cryptocurrency on its new subscription tier. The new tier will also not run ads selling products to children. The....
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Netflix, the world-famous streaming platform has put a ban on crypto-related advertisements and commercials. These ads shall not be allowed on the ad-supported subscription tier. This is planned on being launched in the month of November, which is quite early to the scheduled date. According to other local sources, it was reported that Netflix has […]
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