Meta No Longer Requires Written Permission for Crypto Mining Hardware Ads
Meta moved cryptocurrency mining hardware to the list of ads that do not need prior written permission in April 2026. Mining software still requires permission. What the policy says.
In a change-log entry dated April 15, 2026, Meta split its cryptocurrency mining rule. Mining software still requires Meta's prior written permission. Cryptocurrency mining hardware, such as GPU mining rigs or other physical equipment, was added to the list of items advertisers do not need written permission to promote.
What Changed
Meta's cryptocurrency products and services advertising policy keeps two lists: items that need Meta's prior written permission, and items that do not. A change-log entry dated April 15, 2026 moved mining hardware from the first list to the second.
The direction is a loosening for hardware only. Mining software remains on the list that requires permission.
Before and After
| Item | Before | After (April 15, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Mining software | Prior written permission required ("Cryptocurrency mining: Hardware or software") | Prior written permission still required ("Cryptocurrency mining software") |
| Mining hardware | Prior written permission required | No written permission needed |
"Cryptocurrency mining hardware, such as GPU mining rigs or other physical equipment
— Meta Advertising Standards, listed under ads that don't need written permission (change log: April 15, 2026)"
For Meta's wider advertising standards, see our Meta ad policies guide.
What We Know and What We Don't
| Known (from Meta's policy page) | Not known |
|---|---|
| The April 15, 2026 change-log entry; the split between software (permission required) and hardware (no permission needed); the rule applies globally. | Why Meta made the change; whether other parts of the policy will be revised. |
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