Google Play Store officially bans applications that exploit cryptocurrencies

On the occasion of the latest update of the Play Store Developer Policy Center, Google has decided to ban certain features of the apps offered in its store, including cryptocurrency extraction.

According to new policies, applications that exploit cryptocurrencies through users' devices are prohibited, however, applications that remotely manage this activity will still be allowed.

Whatever the reasons why the tech giant had to exclude from his apps store the ability to extract cryptocurrency with apps, the truth is that it's a measure that ultimately benefits the community users who will no longer have to deal with their devices slowed down due to the extraction of these badets from their smartphones hardware.

Google also banned apps whose main purpose is to publish intrusive ads to mislead users and impersonate a person or organization, or even misrepresent their property or their main purpose.

Although it is undeniable that cryptocurrencies are beginning to reach the major world markets, and this is positive for those who trust a new economy led by Blockchain, it is also true that many unscrupulous players have Profited users and have created computer attack methods such as malware to generate money from computers and mobile devices.

Apple was aware of this situation and has recently updated its review policies for cryptocurrency applications, offering positive alternatives for those who want to take advantage of cryptocurrency and currency exchange applications . In the case of applications that exploit cryptocurrencies, the App Store has also decided to ban them, unless the processing is done outside of the device, as it is the case with cloud operation.

(ICO), the Cupertino company decided to only allow those that were developed by banks or brokerage firms licensed, to protect users from scams.