Google-owned YouTube has spent much of the past year ‘demonetising’ content deemed too offensive to be shown next to adverts from its sensitive corporate sponsors.

But the video site appears to have something of a double standard when it comes to making money itself.

YouTube has been running adverts for a Bitcoin-inspired cryptocurrency called Bunny Token, which was originally marketed as a ‘payment solution for the adult industry’ but can now be used to book prostitutes.


Bunny Token recently announced a partnership with an ‘esteemed escort service’ in London called Bubbles Escort, which has been offering ‘respected services’ since 1999.

‘The well-known brand creates high-class experiences in an open and monitored environment through a large number of escorts,’ the cryptocurrency firm announced.



‘They are known for high ethical standards ensuring all their employees and clients are happy which has helped them achieve low turnover and build long-term client relationships.’

Bubbles sells sex starting at £120 an hour for ‘outcalls’ in which escorts travel to their client’s home or hotel room.

It was the first agency in the UK to accept Bitcoin but believes Bunny Token offers men more privacy by allowing them to buy sex anonymously.

In a statement, it said: ‘The feeling of guaranteed anonymity is amazing especially for anyone who is not comfortable accepting a billing statement which states you have used adult products or services.

‘One of the best things about digital currencies is the fact that they are free from a third party. If you partake in a transaction which involves blockchain you do not have to conform to the conventional rules and no government overlooks them. This means that the owner of Bunny Tokens is in full control of their money.

‘You have even more money to enjoy a longer booking with one of our London escorts.’

So, when @YouTube said they were banning all #crypto ads, they mean all ads EXCEPT #BunnyToken? Cuz like… pic.twitter.com/jcqdDkDOzH — Crypto Insider (@CryptoInsiderX) April 9, 2018

Google recently announced a ban on cryptocurrency adverts, so users were very surprised to see messages promoting Bunny Token, which is based on the Bitcoin rival Ethereum.

‘Your ads drive me nuts,’ one man wrote on Twitter.

YouTube will not allow channels to earn money unless they upload ‘advertiser-friendly content’.

This means any videos containing ‘ highly sexualised content, such as video content where the focal point is nudity, body parts or sexual simulations’ will not be paid.

YouTube told us its policy against cryptocurrencies doesn’t apply to other blockchain technologies, although this depends on the advert.

A spokesman said: ‘We have a set of policies which determine which ads can and cannot run on our platform. We continue to review these policies regularly to ensure they remain current and effective.’

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