Apple

Bitcoin Mining

Apple Blocks Crypto Mining Apps On Its Products

In a recent update, Apple expanded their initial guidelines on cryptocurrencies to include policies on wallets, mining, exchanges, ICOs, and more.

Markets  ·  12 June 2018
Apple

Apple Co-Founder Backs Dorsey: Bitcoin Should Become Web’s Currency

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a big believer – though not an investor currently – in bitcoin.

Markets  ·  5 June 2018
Monero

New Strain of Malware Hijacks Apple Macs to Mine Monero

A monero cryptominer based on XMRig is hijacking Macs, causing high CPU and fan usage.

Business  ·  24 May 2018
Crime

Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Investments

3 Web Giants That Could Be Decentralized on a Blockchain

Blockchain-based startups, many of which are using their own crypto tokens, are taking aim at the centralized monopolies on the web today.

Markets  ·  13 January 2018
Blockchain

Apple Patent Filing Hints at Blockchain Use

In a new application released by the USPTO, Apple describes how it might use a blockchain-based platform to generate and secure timestamps.

Tech  ·  7 December 2017
Facebook

Can Blockchain Save Us from the Internet’s Original Sin?

The digital behemoths – Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple – have too much power over our digital lives. Can blockchain help us take back control?

Tech  ·  27 October 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin in the Browser: Google, Apple and More Adopting Crypto-Ready API

With the help of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, the W3C is deploying a browser API that could extend cryptocurrency's payments potential.

Business  ·  16 September 2017
Regulation

World’s Biggest Tech Giants Could Boost Bitcoin in Regulatory Push

Led by the large tech companies, Financial Innovation Now hopes to lobby Congress into setting up unified federal money transmission rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 May 2017
Blockchain Applications

What Apple Can Teach Blockchain App Designers for 2017

Could blockchain be more user friendly? These industry insiders believe that is essential for adoption to increase in 2017.

Markets  ·  8 January 2017
Exchanges

Circle Brings Blockchain Payments to iMessage With iOS 10 Update

Blockchain payments firm Circle has integrated with Apple iMessage as part of its iOS 10 update.

Business  ·  13 September 2016
Apple

Apple Stirs Blockchain Controversy With App Store Removals

Two digital currency apps have run into a major new roadblock: Apple's internal developer guidelines.

Business  ·  13 September 2016
Gaming

Apple Suspends Bitcoin Game SaruTobi from iOS Store

SaruTobi creator Christian Moss has confirmed that the iOS game has been temporarily removed from Apple's App store.

Markets  ·  18 March 2015
China

Bitcoin-Enabled Chat App Wiper Removed From China’s iOS Store

Messaging service Wiper has been removed from China’s iOS App Store after it enabled bitcoin payments between users. Wiper CEO Manlion Carelli confirmed the news, explaining to CoinDesk that the removal was a direct result of its bitcoin integration, which happened earlier this month. He said: “We were removed from the iOS App Store in China […]

Business  ·  16 March 2015
Apple

Win a MacBook Pro with the Launch of CoinDesk Deals

CoinDesk is giving away a MacBook Pro as part of the launch of its Deals store which brings you exclusive deals on gadgets, software and more.

Markets  ·  11 March 2015