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DOJ and US States Take on Apple in Major Antitrust Suit Over App Store Monopoly
22.3.2024
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), joined by 16 state attorney generals, filed an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, claiming its app store rules create a monopoly that hampers competition and stifles innovation. The lawsuit argues that practices such as forcing developers...
Apple's App Store Guidelines Under Scrutiny by Lawmakers for Blockchain and NFT Limitations
31.7.2023
Apple is facing regulatory scrutiny in the US over its App Store guidelines, which allegedly hurt apps related to blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In a formal letter, US Representatives Gus Bilirakis of the Republican Party, representing Florida, and Jan Schakowsky of the Democratic...
US Representatives Bilirakis and Schakowsky Inquire About Apple’s Policies on Blockchain and NFTs
30.7.2023
Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Jan Schakowsky, part of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, have sent a letter to Apple requiring information and documents regarding Apple’s iOS Appstore policies on blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and distributed ledger...
Apple vs. Zapple Pay: Bitcoin Tipping on Damus App Challenges App Store Policies
11.7.2023
In June, Apple (AAPL) threatened to remove the Bitcoin-friendly social media app, Damus from its App Store, which led to the rise of Zapple Pay. The reason behind this threat is Damus' feature that allows users to tip each other with bitcoin (BTC) on the app, which Apple considers equivalent...
Robinhood Wallet rolls out on iOS with Android support to follow
2.3.2023
The full launch and removal of the 1 million waitlisted users come six months after Robinhood launched its beta version in September
Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple's App Store
1.2.2023
The Damus app is powered by Nostr which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages
Elon Musk Says Apple Has Threatened to Withhold Twitter From App Store as Battle for Free Speech Escalates
30.11.2022
Tech giant Apple has threatened to withhold Twitter from its app store, according to Tesla CEO and Twitter chief Elon Musk. The billionaire added: “This is a battle for the future of civilization. If free speech is lost even in America, tyranny is all that lies ahead.” Apple’s...
Elon Musk Plans to Launch Alternative Phone if Apple, Google Boot Twitter off Their App Stores
27.11.2022
Tesla CEO and Twitter boss Elon Musk says he will make an alternative phone if Apple and Google boot Twitter from their app stores. Many people want him to go ahead with a phone launch even if Apple and Google do not deplatform Twitter. Elon Musk Could Launch Alternative Phone to Compete With Apple...
Apple Unveils Stricter App Store Rules for Crypto and NFTs — Critic Says Firm Wants to Keep Money in Its Ecosystem
26.10.2022
According to Apple’s latest guidelines for developers seeking to have their apps included in the App Store, crypto exchange applications should only facilitate the transfer of crypto funds to approved exchanges. Where payments are needed to unlock features or functionality, Apple says apps...
Apple Reveals New App Store Rules for Cryptocurrencies and NFTs
25.10.2022
Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines with more rules for crypto assets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
According to updates published on Monday, the tech giant has no problem with crypto exchanges or any other applications that allow the trading of digital tokens and currencies, given...
New Apple rules double down on 30% NFT 'tax' and geo-limits exchanges
25.10.2022
Apple has published rules for NFTs for the first time while clarifying rules around cryptocurrency payments and crypto exchanges
'Grotesquely overpriced' — Apple's App Store wants 30% cut on NFT sales
26.9.2022
While the commission is standard for Apple, some have expressed their displeasure at the company's “grotesquely overpriced” cut of sales
Apple Shielded From Crypto Wallet App Lawsuit, Judge Rules
8.9.2022
A federal judge in California has ruled that Apple Inc. is shielded from the “Toast Plus” class action lawsuit where a fake crypto wallet app was available in the Apple App Store. A customer sued the tech giant after downloading the fraudulent app and lost some crypto. Apple...
As Apple Threatens Pulling Games, Devs Explain Why Forced Updates Are A Preservation Nightmare
25.4.2022
Although the mobile gaming ecosystem is known for hosting live-service games that monetize more aggressively than standalone console games, there’s no shortage of creators making mobile games that don’t call for constant updates. Now, some indie developers are finding out what can happen when...
Coinbase CEO Says Apple’s Crypto Policy Raises ‘Potential Antitrust Issues’
25.4.2022
The CEO of the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, says Apple has not played nice with crypto, noting that the tech giant has banned a bunch of crypto features in its App Store. Apple’s anti-crypto policy raises “potential antitrust issues,” said...
Apple app store reportedly blocks Gnosis Safe wallet update for hosting NFTs
15.9.2021
Apple has barred Gnosis Safe from applying an app update unless the firm provides access to NFTs as an in-app purchase
Salvadoran Government’s Chivo Wallet Experiences Hiccups, Some Residents Can’t Claim $30 BTC Reward
8.9.2021
On the day El Salvador implemented the bitcoin tender law, the official government wallet called the Chivo wallet had some initial issues for five hours on Tuesday. Residents could not leverage the application and had issues accessing the app on Apple’s App Store and Google Play....
Coinbase to Launch Apple-Like Crypto App Store
30.6.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has unveiled its plan to build “the crypto app store,” inspired by how Apple Inc. built its app store. CEO Brian Armstrong said: “Apple didn’t attempt to build every app for the iPhone, it empowered developers and gave mobile users an easy...
Coinbase overtakes TikTok for #1 position on Apple app store
11.5.2021
The trading app first became available on the Apple App Store in 2014
Bitcoin Cash-Fueled Onchain Social Media Platform Memo Launches iOS App
6.11.2020
Two years ago, an onchain social network called memo.cash was launched and the application has developed quite a bit since then. On Tuesday, the Memo team revealed that the platform is now available for iOS phones via the App Store. Apple users can now connect to the social network that etches...