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.
Jack Dorsey Questions Apple’s Tim Cook Over Bitcoin Support as Damus Deplatforming Looms
Apple cited violations of its in-app purchase guidelines as the primary reason for the delisting, according to Damus founder William Casarin.
Damus Founder Now Expects Deplatforming From Apple App Store
Apple cited violations of its in-app purchase guidelines as the primary reason for the delisting, according to Damus founder William Casarin.
Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus a Day After Threatening to Delist Damus
The tech giant cited transmission of a virtual currency without necessary licenses and permissions as the primary reason for the app’s rejection, according to Zeus’ founder.
Apple to delist Nostr-based Damus app for Bitcoin tip feature
The decentralized social media app called it a watershed moment for peer-to-peer transactions and claimed it would affect many other platforms with similar features.
Crypto Biz: The SEC’s summer crackdown, Apple’s ‘spatial computing,’ and Mercado Bitcoin gears up
Along with the recent wave of lawsuits, this week’s Crypto Biz also explores Apple’s new headset, Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin payments arm and how regulators are targeting AI-generated fake news.
Louis Vuitton’s Soulbound Luxury NFTs, Apple’s Expensive Vision
Sotheby’s will sell Dmitri Cherniak’s “The Goose” NFT at a live auction this month, while Mercedes Benz released a collection inspired by its luxury vehicles.
‘Already explored’ — Apple Vision Pro fails to impress Mark Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg highlighted divergent philosophies, with Meta emphasizing a social metaverse, while Apple’s device seemed designed for solitary use.
Apple confirms acquisition of AR startup Mira following Vision Pro launch: Report
While Apple Vision Pro comes with features geared toward personalized virtual reality, Mira’s headsets are purpose-built for industrial applications.
Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal swaps metaverse for ‘spatial computing’
The tech giant finally dropped details of its new pricey mixed-reality headset during the Worldwide Developers Conference, though it made no mention of the word “metaverse.”
Apple’s New Headset Could Change the Way We Design the Metaverse
Apple on Monday announced its Vision Pro headset, which it says “seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world.” What could this mean for the future of Web3?
Virtual Reality Tokens Surge 8% as Traders Await Apple’s VR Headset Release
Cryptocurrency’s virtual reality sector has surged by almost 8% over the past 24 hours as investors anticipate Apple’s VR headset reveal on Monday.
Apple and Goldman Sachs Don’t Trust Their New Banking Customers
“Security Reviews” are locking up Apple Savings accounts for weeks on end, as a blunt-force anti-money laundering system turns customers into suspects.
Why This Signal Means Uniswap’s Bear Run Is Almost Over
The price of Uniswap, the largest decentralized exchange by trading volume, is down roughly 35% from Q1 2023 peaks. Even so, on-chain data from Etherscan shows that there has been a steady increase in the number of UNI holders in the past two days.
As of May 13, there were 369,646 UNI holders. Since then, the number has increased to over 370,100 as of May 26. During this time, UNI prices have remained stable but relatively high.
Based on the UNIUSDT chart, the prices have found support around $4.9. However, prices have increased by approximately 10% over the past two weeks, rising to $5.4. Although the number of UNI holders may not directly affect the prices, there is a clear correlation between the demand for UNI and the increase in token prices.
Several factors could have provided tailwinds for UNI, the governance token of Uniswap.
Apple Jail Break
On May 23, Uniswap’s mobile wallet was released from what Uniswap Labs, the team maintaining Uniswap, said was “Apple jail.”
With this jailbreak, users can download the Uniswap Wallet, that’s non-custodial like MetaMask.
Through this wallet, users can buy and sell various supported cryptocurrencies.
This announcement is bullish because as more users opt for Uniswap Wallet, the demand for the decentralized exchange could rise, increasing its dominance and stature.
While MetaMask remains the most dominant Ethereum and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) wallet enabling the storing and trading of various tokens, even using processors like PayPal, the popularity of Uniswap could see Uniswap Wallet gnaw market share.
Presently, Uniswap Labs said their wallet could support the trading of tokens across Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, and Arbitrum.
Uniswap To Launch On Base?
Earlier on, the Uniswap contributors proposed the deployment of the DEX v3 on Coinbase’s Base.
Among supporters of this proposal is GFX Labs, one of the largest UNI holders and supporters of Uniswap’s expansion to other chains. Recently, GFX Labs voted for the launch of the DEX on BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and MoonBeam.
Even so, before voting starts, the proposal will undergo a “temperature check-up” to gauge community support. If there is majority support, it will proceed to the next step.
Uniswap v3 is the latest iteration of the DEX, introducing the concept of concentrated liquidity for higher capital efficiency and more return on investment (ROI) for liquidity providers.
Base is a layer-2, open-source, and EVM-compatible platform by Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
It is unclear whether the above-spurred demand for UNI, pushed the number of holders higher in the last week. However, this could suggest that the project is generating interest, which may support future token prices.
Apple bans ChatGPT use for employees over fears of data leaks
An internal document from the tech giant said that while it develops its own AI technology, employee usage of outside AI chatbots will be restricted.
Decentraland (MANA) Leads Crypto Market Gains, Here’s Why
Decentraland (MANA) is currently ahead of the rest of the crypto market after seeing almost double-digit gains in the last day. This incredible recovery comes at a time when the broader crypto market is following in the steps of Bitcoin and shedding most of its first quarter’s gains. So what could be driving the price increase of MANA?
Rumors Of Apple Metaverse Circulate
The rumors about Apple’s very own metaverse first started circulating on Monday when a Twitter user made a post about it. In the tweet, Idi Wertheimer pointed to the fact that tech giant Apple was allegedly launching its own mixed-reality headset. As a result, Wertheimer believes that metaverse coins are going to start pumping based on this news.
CT is completely oblivious to the fact that Apple is about to launch a mixed reality headset in 3 weeks
Metaverse shitcoins are going to pump so hard it’s not even funny
But you morons keep buying influencer coins
Ok
— Udi Wertheimer
(@udiWertheimer) May 15, 2023
Rumors about Apple working on its own metaverse didn’t just start now as it has since been speculated that the company would build one to compete with Meta’s (formerly Facebook) Oculus series. However, Apple has never confirmed nor denied if it was working on its own metaverse.
Research on our end turned up an article from a website called Tom’s Guide which points toward the tech giant’s plans to enter the virtual and augmented reality space. But instead of the anticipated Apple Glasses, the article refers to an entirely new device which is rumored to be called ‘Reality Pro’.
While Apple fans have waited long for a launch of VR/AR devices, venturing into the sector hasn’t been backed internally from all indications. Previously, executives reportedly vetoed the design team which believed that the device is not yet ready for launch. But it remains to be seen if the company will follow through and launch the device
Decentraland (MANA) Picks Up Steam
With the rumors of Apple launching its own metaverse picking, the price of MANA, one of the largest metaverse projects in the crypto space, has been seeing positive reversals. Despite the low momentum in the market, MANA has been able to rise over 9% in the past day. This recovery has brought the MANA price back above $0.5 and its trading volume surged to $161.4 million during this time as well.
MANA is not the only token to have benefited from the Apple rumors. Another metaverse token The Sandbox (SAND) has been on the rise as well. SAND is up 3.98% in the last 24 hours, enabling it to beat the resistance at the $5.2 level.
It is rumored that Apple’s device will drop at the WWDC 2023 event held later this year. If this happened, then the price of metaverse coins could explode leading up to the event, as well as after it.
Telegram addresses camera exploit, points to Apple macOS security permissions
Messaging app Telegram denies users were at risk after a security exploit was discovered that could allow attackers to gain control of a macOS device’s camera.
Axie Infinity Game Launches on Apple App Store In Key Markets
The card-based strategy game Axie Infinity: Origins will first launch across Latin America and Asia as it continues its global expansion.
Tim Cook says Apple will weave AI into products as researchers work on solving bias
The Apple CEO said the company will “continue weaving” AI into its products as internal research indicates an emphasis on building unbiased AI systems.
European Union pushes forward with first AI framework: Law Decoded, April 24–May 1
High-risk tools will not be banned entirely, though they will be subjected to stricter transparency procedures.
