Apple Reverses Anti-Bitcoin App Policy and Allows Mobile Wallets Back in the App Store
Until recently, only Android users could send and receive Bitcoins from their smartphone. One of the most attractive features of cryptocurrencies is their ability to reside on a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones. The Google Play store for Android has long allowed app developers to create mobile wallets that allow the transmission of Bitcoins or altcoins. However, Apple blocked cryptocurrency apps from the Apple store, meaning that iPhone users were out of luck if they wanted to take Bitcoin with them on the go. The Bitcoin community repeatedly voiced their frustration at....
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