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Cryptocurrency Mining Apps Banned From App Store, Announced Apple

Cryptocurrencies have been a real revolution in digital assets market at the end of last year. In spite of their great volatility, a large number of users decided to bet on them as a means of investment because, due to speculation, their value did not stop growing and analysts assured that in 2018 they could even triple their value. As a result of their popularity, many began to use cryptocurrency for malicious purposes, forcing large corporations and governments to establish a set of rules and regulations regarding its use and how to deal with it. Now, Apple banned cryptocurrency mining apps on its App Store.

Accordingly, there are many malicious developers hiding cryptocurrency mining scripts in their apps

After the chaos generated by the cryptocurrencies in the second half of 2017, the main software developers and governments are increasingly applying restrictive rules against these decentralized monetary units.

While Microsoft and Google are already quite clear on their position, it is now Apple’s turn to control the use that can be made of crypto coins in its systems.

Apple severely restricts the use of crypto-related apps on its systems, while cryptocurrency mining apps are strictly prohibited on App Store

Apple has just released an update to its Standards Guide for Application Development and Publishing, specifically in section 2.4.2 of the Hardware Compatibility section, which makes it clear that all types of applications that use the hardware of an iPhone, iPad, and even Mac computers are completely prohibited, and therefore cannot be published on the App Store under any circumstances.

The new standard indicates that no application can quickly drain the battery of the company’s devices, and this also includes background processing and advertising, ending applications that display banner ads that undermine cryptocurrencies at the expense of users’ computers’ processing power.

ICO apps have also undergone a major adjustment and to avoid new speculation and scams, Apple will only allow registered applications such as trading companies, banks, security firms, and FCM (Futures Commission Merchants) to publish these types of ICO apps on App Store.

In short, Apple has banned any kind of cryptocurrency mining app from App Store, in a movement to protect its users from scams and speculations.

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Coinrail, A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Was Hacked, Causing Bitcoin (BTC)’s Recent Drop

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has lost more than 10% this weekend after South Korea’s Coinrail cryptocurrency exchange platform confirmed that it was hacked. This latest cyber attack, once again, calls into question the security of cryptocurrencies.

The Coinrail cryptocurrency exchange platform has acknowledged that it has lost 30% of the coins it stored, with an estimated value of around $40 million according to local media, following a rapid cyber attack.

Although the platform does not exchange Bitcoin (BTC), the news has led to Bitcoin (BTC) hitting a low of $6,652, the lowest level since last April when it hit $6,620.

Since December 2017, BTC has fallen 65%, from its highest value against the USD, $20,000.

“Coinrail is not a member of the group that promotes self-regulation to improve safety. He’s a minor player in the market and you can see how those small platforms with lower safety standards can be exposed to more risk,” said Kim Jin-Hwa, a representative of the Korea Blockchain Industry Association, cited by Reuters.

South-Korean cryptocurrency exchange platforms are still facing security issues despite crypto regulations in this regard

In January, 14 Korean platforms committed to improving their security and adopting measures to further protect the user, including restrictions on creating more than one account.

Coinrail has reported that the remaining 70% of digital currencies it moved are now housed in a portfolio that is not connected to the main network. Authorities are investigating the theft and exchanges on the platform have been suspended.

Asia has a long history of cyber attacks as it is considered a world’s leader when it comes to the cryptocurrencies market. Earlier this year, Japan’s Coincheck platform was hacked into a half-billion-dollar cryptocurrency robbery.

In 2014, Mt. Gox, which once handled 80% of the world’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchanges, filed for bankruptcy after losing around half a trillion dollars worth of BTC.

Even more recently, in December last year, South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange platform Youbit has filed for bankruptcy after being hacked twice.

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Pokemon Sun and Moon Available to Play with Legendary Pokemon Shiny Zygarde

The Legendary Pokemon Shiny Zygarde is a character expected to come on Pokemon Sun and Moon these days. In addition, the Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon players will enjoy the company of this special ”pet” in the following days.

In case you want to know more about your new friend, we will mention that Zygarde is a Dragon from the Ground-type category Pokemon that can have three distinct forms. It is a shiny appearance that originates from the Kalos and Alola regions, so it will be an interesting new figure with white and teal coloring.

Although there have been other Legendary characters before, Zygarde is the first non-exclusive one, because it is available on both Sun and Moon versions. If you live in the US and you want this new friend, you will have to pay a visit to your local GameStop and get the instalment code. You can do that by the 24th of June.

For Canadians, the code is available in an EB Games location, whereas in the UK the Nintendo Network will distribute it during 1-22nd of June. If you are invited to accept a Mystery Gift, take it, because it will, most certainly, be The Zygarde.

Follow some simple steps and get it fast!

You can enjoy the Legendary Pokemon’s features to the full after you get it through a simple process:

  • Open the Pokemon Sun and Moon or the Ultra version of the game;
  • Go to the Mystery Gift section on the main menu and select it;
  • Hit the Receive Gift button to get it;
  • Select one of the Get with Code/Password or Get via Internet buttons, hit Yes and then Yes again because you’ll need to connect to the internet for finishing the operation;
  • If needed, enter your code;
  • Watch while you receive your character and speak with a person from the Pokemon Center;
  • Save the game.

After the Legendary Zygarde, Pokemon fans can receive new friends in July – the Flying-type Tornadus or the Electric-Flying-type Thundurus. More characters will follow the distribution channels in November this year.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Borderlands 3 Release Date Leaks

With the greatly anticipated releases of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Borderlands 3 postponed in time, the fans are not trying to hide their disappointment. Unfortunately, it looks like we will have to wait much longer in order to enjoy playing the new versions of these two popular games.

What lies behind the importance of Final Fantasy 7

Since it was first launched for PlayStation in 1997, the video game developed by Square almost instantly gained a large group of followers. Final Fantasy 7 is regarded as one of the most influential RPG games ever created. Not only did it contribute to the popularity of this genre, but it also generated a great impact of its expensive narratives and the gameplay.

A planned release date of Final Fantasy 7 Remake

It is no surprise that a remake of Final Fantasy 7 was on everyone’s wishlist. The announcement of the planned game was made in 2015 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Unfortunately, according to recent news, the proposed release date was moved further in time. So, the best case scenario is that Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be launched in 2019. The time limit that was set for this production is 2023. Therefore, we will definitely see the new game before that year. As it coincides with the expected end of PS4’s lifecycle, it is rumored that this is the main reason behind the delay.

Borderlands 3: when should we expect it?

When it comes to Borderlands, a highly popular first-person shooter game series, its new release was scheduled for this year. Sadly, it was recently announced that Borderlands 3 will not be launched before 2019.

With both release dates postponed further in time, it looks like the numerous fans of these two influential series will have to wait longer in order to purchase the new titles.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Release Date Soon – Would 2019 Be The Year?

The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the most expected releases and now we know that it is, finally, on its way. Although we don’t have any idea on the estimated launch date, Bethesda made the long-awaited statement during the E3 2018 press conference and now everybody is wondering what news will further appear on this subject.

Since the developer announced that it is working on The Elder Scrolls 6 long ago, gamers were sure that they will get their hands on it in a distant future. Now, we still don’t have much information, but the fact that we know it’s coming is a big start.

The implications associated with such a big launch make us think that the developer has already picked up a location for the event. It could be Tamriel or Akavir, but this seems to be all the information we can get so far. Until we know for sure we cannot make any speculations.

What other new games are being prepared for launch

In addition to the announced Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda also promised to release other sci-fi games that promise to become very popular in the next future. Creations like Starfield have been described as next generation video games.

Other names can appear on the most-wanted list of games developed by Bethesda: Fallout 76, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Rage 2 and Doom Eternal. If you are a passionate gamer, you simply must try all of these at least once! Unfortunately, it’s hard to anticipate the date when we can start playing any of them, so we’ll have to wait and see.

Experts in the gaming field think that The Elder Scrolls 6 shouldn’t be expected in 2019 or even in 2020. Until we have the chance to finally see it, we can practice our skills by playing other similar games.

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