## **Google's Initial Policy Change** Google initially anno…
## **Google's Initial Policy Change**
Google initially announced on August 13, 2025 that cryptocurrency wallets would need government licenses to remain on the Google Play Store in 15 jurisdictions (US, EU, UK, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, South Africa, Bahrain, UAE, and Israel). The initial policy made **no distinction** between custodial and non-custodial wallets.