NYDFS Releases New Rules on Crypto Advertising
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On November 13, 2026, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released new rules on crypto advertising, requiring licensed virtual currency entities to assume responsibility for advertising promoters and brand impersonators. The new rules require businesses to substantiate advertising claims, clearly disclose the licensed company behind the advertisement, and establish processes for the creation, review, and approval of marketing materials; businesses must also review the backgrounds of external partners and monitor for brand impersonation. Relevant businesses must complete compliance by May 10, 2027. NYDFS also emphasized that obtaining a license does not represent state government endorsement of the relevant tokens, transactions, or returns.
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- CryptopolitanNYDFS requires licensed crypto firms to take responsibility for ad promoters and brand impersonators
NYDFS has issued new rules requiring licensed virtual currency entities to substantiate advertising claims, clearly disclose the licensed company behind them, and establish processes for producing, reviewing, and approving marketing materials. Companies must also vet the backgrounds of external partners, monitor for brand impersonation, and complete compliance by May 10, 2027. NYDFS also stressed that being licensed does not mean the state government endorses the relevant tokens, transactions, or returns.
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