[YouTube Clarifies New Policy: Not Banning All Cryptocurrency Content, Only Targeting Gambling] BlockBeats News, November 6, according to Decrypt, YouTube recently announced that it will expand its ban on online gambling content, prohibiting creators from directing viewers to websites that offer 'additional items of monetary value' (including game skins, decorations, and NFTs). This policy will take effect on November 17. This announcement has sparked strong reactions within the crypto community, with many creators worried that it could lead to a blanket ban on crypto content (especially crypto gaming content) on YouTube. However, a YouTube spokesperson confirmed that this is not the case. The Google-owned company stated: 'Content showcasing creators earning skins or decorations in games, or general discussions about items with real monetary value (such as NFTs), will not be affected by this update.'