Mailchimp suspends accounts of several crypto-focused users

Mailchimp, a popular email service provider, has shut down several crypto-focused media outlets and companies using its platform, including Decrypt and Messari.

Mailchimp reports of account suspensions began earlier this week on custodial crypto wallet Edge. The platform’s community discovered that when his manager, Joelly Garcia, tried to log into his Mailchimp account, it was disabled.

good @mailchimp I suspended my Messari email account for no reason.

web2 derender est.

Ryan Serkis (@twobitidiot) August 10, 2022

Other crypto-focused entities are experiencing similar issues. On August 10th, Messari founder Ryan Selkis announced that Mailchimp had suspended the company’s account “for no reason.”

Not only was there no warning at all, I couldn’t even access my subscriber list (luckily I don’t trust anyone, so I have a backup).If @mailchimpThe management of cryptocurrency clients is this hit and miss.I shudder to think what enforcement looks like against real bad actors https://t.co/t2ylOeJo3h

jared.info (,) atl (@JaredRonis) August 10, 2022

Messari’s head of marketing, Jared Ronis, said the company didn’t even have access to a list of subscribers, adding, “It’s horrifying to think about how the crackdown on real bad actors is going to go.” .

today @mailchimphas been using for over 4 years and deactivated my newsletter account without any warning or explanation. Now, a Twitter search has revealed what’s been happening to many crypto content creators this week. did that happen to you? we would like to hear about it

Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) August 9, 2022

Suspension also affected crypto media outlets Decrypt, a Mailchimp user of 4+ years.

While recent suspensions have affected some of the more popular names in the crypto industry, Mailchimp has a history of suspending or banning anything related to cryptocurrencies.

smile, @mailchimp We suspended new accounts to let you know about the drop because “content related to your industry violates our Acceptable Use Policy”. Twitter. sorry :/ pic.twitter.com/S7qv7yUiVb

Ocarina (@ocarinarc) August 1, 2022

Earlier this month, NFT artist Ocarina pause From the platform after trying to send an email to subscribers about the NFT drop.

In her case, Mailchimp explained the suspension was “because content related to your industry conflicts with our Acceptable Use Policy.”

Banned by Mailchimp today.

Apparently, there are too many risks to serve companies involved in cryptocurrencies. Despite applying as an apparel brand.

It is very disappointing. pic.twitter.com/iFG7HQeZM4

Jesse “” Friedland (@JesseFriedland) August 5, 2022

Cryptoon Goonz NFT founder Jesse Friedland experienced the same thing.in his case he email from mail chimp It has said “The risk associated with your account is too great to support submission.”

Mailchimp added:

Please note that we cannot authorize companies involved in the sale, trading, trading, exchange, storage, marketing, or production of cryptocurrencies, virtual currencies, and digital assets.

According to Mailchimp terms of serviceEmail Service Provider does not provide services to companies conducting business related to cryptocurrencies, virtual currencies, and digital assets related to initial coin offerings.

As of press time, Mailchimp has not yet responded to CryptoSlate’s request for comment on the matter.

Meanwhile, another email service provider, Constant Contact, has cryptocurrency as part of it. prohibited content.