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Curve Finance scam app resurfaces amid fake crypto app surge

DIGIT — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:12:37 +0000

Despite repeated takedowns, the fake Curve Finance app has returned to Apple’s App Store, with reports of user losses intensifying.

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Malicious Crypto Wallet App Submitted to Apple Store Leads to Fraud Charges

DIGIT — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:20:21 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Nikita Andreevich Sklyuev, also known as Valeriy Dorojkin, has been extradited from Ukraine and arraigned in Buffalo, NY, on charges of wire fraud and fraudulent use of an unauthorized access device. Sklyuev is accused of submitting a malicious cryptocurrency wallet app, “EOSIO Wallet Explorer,” to […]

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DOJ and US States Take on Apple in Major Antitrust Suit Over App Store Monopoly

DIGIT — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:07:35 +0000

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 to use Apple’s payment system and restricting them through various rules […]

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Robinhood Wallet rolls out on iOS with Android support to follow

DIGIT — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:47:02 +0000

The full launch and removal of the 1 million waitlisted users come six months after Robinhood launched its beta version in September.

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Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple’s App Store

DIGIT — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:14:00 +0000

The Damus app is powered by Nostr, which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages, and has a powerful backer in Jack Dorsey.

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Elon Musk Plans to Launch Alternative Phone if Apple, Google Boot Twitter off Their App Stores

DIGIT — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 03:00:28 +0000

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 and […]

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Apple Unveils Stricter App Store Rules for Crypto and NFTs — Critic Says Firm Wants to Keep Money in Its Ecosystem

DIGIT — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:30:10 +0000

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 may only “use in-app purchase currencies.” Only In-App Purchase Currencies May Be […]

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Apple Shielded From Crypto Wallet App Lawsuit, Judge Rules

DIGIT — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:30:19 +0000

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 Not Liable for Loss After Customer Downloaded […]

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Salvadoran Government’s Chivo Wallet Experiences Hiccups, Some Residents Can’t Claim $30 BTC Reward

DIGIT — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:30:16 +0000

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. The situation seems to be resolved now as Salvadoran […]

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Coinbase to Launch Apple-Like Crypto App Store

DIGIT — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:30:26 +0000

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 way to access new innovative apps.” In a blog post […]

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