Microsoft bans crypto mining on online services without permission

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Microsoft has updated its policy terms to specify that it will not allow cryptocurrency mining on its online services without prior approval.

The update went into effect on December 1 and applies to all users, including paying Microsoft customers. The Registry was the first to report the change.

The update prohibits users from exploiting the process of verifying and adding transaction records to proof-of-work blockchains on Microsoft’s online services, largely tied to its Azure cloud platform.

Microsoft’s updated Universal License Terms under the Accepted Use Policy state: Neither Customer, nor those who access an Online Service through Customer, may use an Online Service to mine cryptocurrency without Microsoft’s prior written approval.

A post shared with Azure users listed the update as one of several actions taken to secure the partner ecosystem, referring to partner companies working to enroll software customers in Azure’s cloud services. Microsoft did not provide further explanation in the message.

The move puts Microsoft in line with other tech giants like Google, which prohibits crypto mining on its cloud platform without approval. Amazon Web Services also prohibits its free tier users from mining.

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