Share this article
Marine Corps Bans Crypto Mining Apps From Government-Issued Mobile Devices
The Tuesday memo does not give a specific reason for the bitcoin mining ban but broadly cited security concerns.
By Danny Nelson
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 9:37 a.m. Published Jul 29, 2020, 3:39 p.m. 1 min read
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on Tuesday banned service members from installing bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining apps on government-furnished mobile devices.
- "Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency Mining Tools" appears on a list of prohibited application types, alongside games, gambling, dating, security bypassing and other unsanctioned categories banned in a USMC memo signed Tuesday.
- While the memo allowed that certain commercial apps "provide new opportunities to improve mission effectiveness," others nonetheless introduce "privacy and security concerns," especially when installed on government phones. It did not provide a specific reason for the bitcoin mining app ban.
- The memo asked service members to heed the U.S. government's warnings when downloading prohibited apps on their personal devices.
More For You
A massive selloff in a SpaceX crypto token wiped out hundreds of retail traders in 30 minutes because the market lacked enough cash to absorb the shock.
What to know:
- A violent 45% flash crash wiped out hundreds of retail traders when a SpaceX-linked crypto contract plummeted in just 30 minutes, wiping out $1.51 million in value and catching small-time investors completely off guard.
- The market was too thin to handle one massive trade because the token lacked deep financial...
Top Stories
