According to The Register’s report, big tech giant Microsoft banned crypto mining from its “Azure” cloud services. The company updated its Universal License Terms for Online Services, issued in early December, to include the new policy.
From now on, Azure customers will need to ask for Microsoft’s permission before using its services for crypto mining. The company claims the measure will protect users from risks and activities related to the sector. The new Microsoft policy reads the following, according to the report:
Updated Acceptable Use Policy to clarify that mining cryptocurrency is prohibited without prior Microsoft approval. Neither Customer, nor those that access an Online Service through Customer, may use an Online Service: to mine cryptocurrency without Microsoft’s prior written approval.
Microsoft Joins Others In Banning Cloud Crypto Mining
The company provided little details regarding its new policy against crypto mining. Customers were informed via an updated
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