Apple slowly allowing Bitcoin apps back into App Store

Earlier this month, Apple had a change of heart regarding its Bitcoin policy. The company hinted that it would reconsider allowing Bitcoin apps into the App Store, by changing its App Store Review Guidelines to read: Apps may facilitate transmission of approved virtual currencies provided that they do so in compliance with all state and federal laws for the territories in which the app functions.


When Apple first removed Bitcoin apps in February of this year, angry Bitcoin users destroyed their iOS devices by smashing or shooting them, and one user even offered to give away Android devices to those posting

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