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Apple briefly pulls MetaMask from App Store
14.10.2023
MetaMask was removed from Apple’s App Store for a few hours on Oct. 14, reviving concerns about legal challenges with Big Techs
Apple’s 30% tax rules will stay for now, crypto and NFTs may have to wait
10.8.2023
A Supreme Court judge has rejected a request from Epic Games that would've immediately loosened Apple's App Store payment rules, to the potential benefit of crypto and NFT apps
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
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....
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...
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
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
How to use Solana Saga to buy and sell crypto
19.6.2023
The first mobile by a blockchain company, the Solana Saga was launched in April 2023. Can users benefit by using Saga for crypto transactions?
Interest in InQubeta & Fetch.ai surged as ChatGPT announced its listing on Apple app store
2.6.2023
The announcement of ChatGPT’s official listing on the Apple App Store has sparked a surge of interest in AI projects like InQubeta (QUBE) and Fetch.ai (FET). With the release of the ChatGPT iOS app, users can now access the powerful AI chatbot directly on their iPhones, eliminating...
OpenAI launches official ChatGPT app for iOS, Android coming ‘soon’
19.5.2023
While it is currently only available in the United States, a full global rollout could see more than a billion users access to the official app on iOS
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Optimism on Debt-Ceiling
18.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Apple to offer Axei Infinity on Apple’s App Store
18.5.2023
Sky Mavis has come out with their created online game called Axie Infinity: Origins. According to the company, the game will soon be made available for all of the inclined users to engage with through Apple’s App Store. In this situation, the users will be able to download the game on their...
Axie Infinity Origins Breaks Through Apple’s App Store Barrier, Now Accessible to Select iOS Users
17.5.2023
Axie Infinity Origins, the blockchain-based, play-to-earn (P2E) game, has successfully cleared Apple’s rigorous App Store review process and the game’s app is now available for Apple iOS users. Sky Mavis, the creator behind Axie Infinity, has adopted a strategic approach by rolling out...
Axie Infinity Price Pumps 13% After App Store Listing, While AiDoge Hits $8.5 Million
17.5.2023
Axie Infinity (AXS) witnessed a magnificent +20% pump following breaking news that Axie Infinity: Origins will open access to Apple users across South America and Asia.
The huge surprise pump saw a green candle smash through the suppressive resistance of the MA20, rising up to reach the MA200 in...