In the span of one night, Google removed at least three major cryptocurrency wallets from the Play Store without providing immediate reasoning. CoPay, BitPay and Bitcoin Wallet, which is managed by Bitcoin.com, stand as the initial wallets removed from the Play Store. Although none of these are mining applications or advertise any such features, Bitcoin.com CEO […]
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Bitcoin Mining Apps Still Live on Google Play Despite Ban
Google is reportedly hosting cryptocurrency mining applications in Play Store, despite a ban imposed last month. Google’s revised terms of service states that, “We don’t allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices.” However, the search engine giant mentioned last month that apps that remotely manage cryptocurrency mining are permitted. Despite the ban, few digital currency mining
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Crypto-Funded Brave Browser Hits 10 Million Downloads in Google Play Store
Brave Software has announced that its eponymous web browser has been downloaded from the Google Play Store 10 million times, doubling its user base in just four months. This was revealed in a post on its official Twitter handle last Friday. Brave Ambitions In May, CCN reported that the browser hit 5 million downloads in
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Did You Know, You Could Buy One Ethereum (logo) For €335 On Google Play
Now i’m not sure if this recent Ethereum scam is genius, or just preying on gullible, but essentially what’s happened is someone has created an app for the Google Play store, that means the page for the app looks as if users can purchase single Ethereum tokens through Google Play, for the value of €335.00, which is actually more than the value of Ethereum on a real exchange at the time of the ‘sale’.
It’s hard to explain, however here’s an image of the ‘sale’ taken from malware researcher Lukas Stefanko on Twitter, see the original tweet here – @LukasStefanko
Google Play Store Removes Mining Apps from Offerings
Google just nixed any app that mines cryptocurrencies from its Play Store.
With a recent update to the store’s policies, the tech monolith rewrote its stance on cryptocurrency apps.
We don’t allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices. We permit apps that remotely manage the mining of cryptocurrency.
As the latter half of the policy indicates, other mining applications, such as those that facilitate cloud and other forms of remote mining, will not be removed.
Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Play Store
In the Google’s latest move against virtual currencies, cryptocurrency mining apps have been banned from the Google Play Store. Despite the ban, Google has indicated that it will continue to permit mining apps that mine for cryptocurrency from outside of a device, such as cloud-based mining.
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Non-Cloud-Based Cryptocurrency Mining Apps Banned from Play Store
Google has updated the developer policies for its Play Store to prohibit several categories of apps, targeting cryptocurrency mining applications and alongside many others.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is this a Bullish Reversal or the Puppet Master at Play?
At last some excitement! Yesterday Bitcoin leapt nearly 12% in 24 hours but what’s behind the rally? Could it be the BlackRock and Coinbase news or is it purely fundamental?
Market Overview
What a rollercoaster ride! Earlier this week Financial News London reported that the world’s largest ETF provider, BlackRock, had cast its gaze to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as potential investments but before the news even had the opportunity to impact cryptocurrency prices, BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink came out, denying the news and labeling it as hogwash. Then later in the day, Coinbase retracted their supposed SEC approval announcement, claiming to have jumped the gun.
Bitcoin Price Recovery In Play If Key Support Holds
Bitcoin is still in recovery mode, but the bulls must keep prices above key support to maintain momentum.
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Op Ed: Facebook Is Moving Into Blockchain: How Might This Play Out?
Historically, Facebook has done a great job of staying on the cusp of technological advancement through investing heavily in new technologies and smart acquisitions. From WhatsApp to Oculus, the company has used its bulging bank balances to stay one step ahead of consumer trends by snapping up tech and talent. And, after last week’s internal announcement that Facebook would be investing heavily in a new blockchain technology research wing, headed by David Marcus, one of the company’s top execs, leader of its Messenger platform and a former CEO of PayPal, it is quite obvious which new emerging technology the company has its sights set on now.
First Lightning Network Wallet App Now Available via Google Play
The Lightning Network’s first mobile app for Bitcoin’s mainnet is now available through Google Play. Known as the Eclair Wallet, the app was released on April 4, 2018, via French technology startup ACINQ, and is being offered specifically to Android users.
Devices employing software version 5.0 or higher can send Lightning payments, which require significantly lower fees than the standard Bitcoin network. Transactions also happen much faster compared to on-chain confirmations.
Describing the new product on GitHub, ACINQ wrote:
RBI Bans India’s Financial Institutions from Cryptocurrency Related Business Dealings – Ulterior Motives at Play?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially ordered all regulated entities to refrain from providing services to any and all businesses involved in the dealing of digital currencies — including, of course, Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Ban
The announcement comes via an official press release issued by The Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Unsurprisingly, the RBI positions itself as merely looking out for consumers’ interests, while also citing the frequently used claims that cryptocurrencies are simply tools for criminals and those looking to undermine market integrity.
HEROcoin (PLAY) Gets listed on KuCoin!
KuCoin is extremely proud to announce yet another great project coming to our trading platform. HEROcoin (PLAY) is now available on KuCoin. Supported trading pairs including PLAY/BTC, PLAY/ETH.
Please take note of the following schedule:
PLAY deposits and withdraws: 18:00 Feb 23, 2018 (UTC+8)
PLAY trading: 22:00 Feb 23，2018 (UTC+8)
HEROcoin (PLAY) Introduction
HERO radically changes today’s centralized way of online betting. The token enables you to join or create games on the ethereum blockchain. The design of HERO enforces active and passive income streams for all participants in the ecosystem. This transparent and decentralized way of betting breaks the traditional “the house always wins” paradigm.
Moozicore Launches ICO Backed By Revolutionary Background Music Distribution Platform Set To Change How Venues Receive & Play Their Music
The music industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that branches out in many directions and has many profitable avenues to exploit; one such avenue is background music. Many venues resort to playing music that is either unlicensed or not supposed to be used for commercial purposes. Moozicore plans to change all of that with their new platform that can be played by anyone at any time using their mobile app.