#Why Google Bans Crypto-Mining Chrome Extensions.?
After Facebook and Twitter, Google has cracked down on malicious cryptocurrency mining extensions on its Chrome platform. Until now, Google Chrome's web policy permitted cryptocurrency mining in extensions as long as it is the extension's single purpose and the user is adequately informed about the mining behaviour.
But, In an effort to prevent malicious sites from using your computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency without your knowledge, Google is blocking all extensions that include mining scripts in the Chrome Web Store. Google says it previously allowed extensions that mined currency, as long as they were designed specifically for the purpose and explicitly stated their intended use. However, since it’s found that about 90 percent of extensions that include mining scripts don’t follow its rules, it’s banning mining extensions entirely. These mining scripts often consume significant CPU resources, and can severely impact system performance and power consumption.