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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...
Lawmakers probe Apple's App Store policies on blockchain, NFTs
29.7.2023
Their letter aimed to explore whether these guidelines might inadvertently hinder the progress and growth of cutting-edge innovations
Google Play Store officially allows NFT games, but no gambling: Nifty Newsletter, July 12–18
19.7.2023
An on-chain tile-sliding game has been causing a massive spike in daily transactions on the Sui Network
Wallex․US Launches New Non-Custodial Crypto and DeFi Wallet App
19.7.2023
Fintech company Wallex.US has launched a new non-custodial crypto and defi wallet app. The app offers a secure and encrypted way to store, send, and receive more than 150 cryptocurrencies. It also provides real-time chart monitoring and analysis capabilities, as well as easy Pay & Get Paid...
Report: Zimbabwean Economist Says Portion of Goverment Employees’ Salaries Must Be Paid in Gold Coins
15.7.2023
A Zimbabwean economist has said authorities should consider paying a portion of government employees’ salaries with gold coins. The economist said partially paying government workers with gold coins can “help curtail the black market dominance” in the country’s currency...
Nifty News: The Flash goes Web3, Yuga Labs still working hard on ‘audacious’ Otherside project and more…
15.7.2023
The Sandbox added a new major IP to its virtual world, a portfolio management startup raised $3.6 million and The Flash is getting NFTs
Mutiny’s New Browser-Based Bitcoin Wallet on Lightning Avoids App Store Restrictions
14.7.2023
The company says it’s the “first self-custodial lightning wallet that runs on the web” – a design feature that may avoid any restrictions that might be placed on the technology from app stores run by the likes of Apple or Google
Google to Allow NFTs in Apps and Games on Play Store
14.7.2023
Google will let developers expand offerings of blockchain-related content including through support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in apps on its store for Android devices. The change will allow users to earn and transact with digital collectibles, potentially reviving interest in the NFT market....
New Tool Allows Bitcoin Holders to Store Private Keys as Colors
12.7.2023
One of the challenges crypto investors face is the issue of asset loss. Sometimes, scammers steal users’ assets when they access their private keys.
Other times, the government can seize an investor's crypto assets when flagging them for illegal transactions or other cases unrelated to crypto. ...
Google Play Store officially allows NFT games, but not gambling ones
12.7.2023
The store’s team said games can offer NFTs for sale or to earn, but developers must declare this feature in their game's descriptions and must not allow gambling
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...
The Switch Has Its Own Dollar Store Last Of Us Knock-Off
5.7.2023
The Last of Us and its sequel are blockbuster action-adventure games with incredible graphics and deep narratives. They’re also games that, for a few different reasons, will never officially be playable on Nintendo’s aging Switch console. But don’t worry, you can just play The Last Hope - Dead Zone...
Craigslist Ad Begs Someone To Buy Video Game Store For $1 Million
30.6.2023
Hey, do want to own a retro video game store in California? And (this is important) are you not Elon Musk? Well, good news, someone is selling a game store, its entire stock, and even its 15-foot-tall Mario effigy on Craigslist right now, all for a cool $1,000,000. Why? Because the current owner...
Mastercard Introduces ‘Multi-Token Network’ to Support Wider Digital Asset Industry
30.6.2023
Mastercard has introduced its Multi-Token Network (MTN), an app store powered by blockchain technologies for building regulated financial applications. “MTN represents one of Mastercard’s most ambitious projects in the digital asset space to date,” said the payment giant’s head...
Bitcoin-Friendly App Damus Avoids Apple Deplatforming After Two-Week Battle Over 'Zaps' Tipping
28.6.2023
Apple had threatened to eject the bitcoin-friendly social media app from its App Store by June 27 unless Damus removed the ability to receive bitcoin tips via “zaps” on content posts
Damus Founder Now Expects Deplatforming From Apple App Store
27.6.2023
Apple cited violations of its in-app purchase guidelines as the primary reason for the delisting, according to Damus founder William Casarin
Gods Unchained goes live on Epic Games Store
23.6.2023
Gods Unchained, a Web3 card trading game by Immutable Games, has made its way to Epic Games Store, a digital gaming distribution platform with a user base of 230 million PC gamers. The attempt of the game is to go mainstream. Daniel Paez, the Executive Producer of Gods Unchained, has expressed...
Immutable’s Gods Unchained launches on Epic Games Store
22.6.2023
The trading card game, which features NFT cards, will now be available to Epic Games’ 230 million customers
Apple removes malicious Trezor app from App Store
21.6.2023
Apple has removed a fake Trezor wallet app after a researcher revealed its presence in the App Store but others may still be lurking