US Lawmaker Demands Answers From Apple and Google on Measures Against Fake Crypto Apps

A U.S. lawmaker has demanded answers from Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai about their measures against fake cryptocurrency apps appearing in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. “Millions of Americans use mobile apps to invest in unregulated digital assets,” said Senator Sherrod Brown. “Reports have emerged of fake … Read more

Google Announces New Policy for Cryptocurrency Ads

Google has announced an update to its financial products and services policy, which includes its policy on cryptocurrency advertising. The new rules will take effect in August and all prior crypto exchange certifications will be revoked. Advertisers must request new cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets certification with Google. Google Introduces New Crypto Ad Rules Google Inc. … Read more

Google Pulls 49 Cryptocurrency Wallet Browser Extensions Found Stealing Private Keys

Google has removed 49 cryptocurrency wallet browser extensions after a security researcher discovered they were stealing private keys. These Chrome extensions targeted users of crypto wallets, such as Ledger, Trezor, Jaxx, Electrum, Myetherwallet, Metamask, Exodus, and Keepkey. Also read: Bitcoin Revolution: Wanna Earn $1,000 a Day? Government Warns About This Scam 49 Malicious Chrome Browser … Read more