MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet app removed from Apple’s App Store in the United States
MetaMask, one of the most popular cryptocurrency wallet applications, has been removed from Apple’s App Store in the United States. The news was first reported on Twitteruser @WatcherGuru. A representative from MetaMask quickly responded, acknowledging the issue and assuring users that the team is working to resolve it.
The removal of MetaMask from the App Store does not pose any security concerns, according to Elo Gimenez, global public relations director for ConsenSys, the company behind MetaMask. Gimenez clarified that there is no compromise or action required on users’ part and that the removal is unrelated to the app’s functionality.
MetaMask is urging users to report any fake MetaMask apps they encounter on the App Store. The concern is that the removal of legitimate apps like MetaMask creates space for malicious apps and phishers. The team is actively working to address the issue and hopes to have MetaMask back on the App Store soon.
It is worth noting that other cryptocurrency wallet apps, such as Coinbase, Uniswap, and Binance, are still available on the App Store. This incident is not the first time MetaMask has faced removal from an app store. In 2019, it was briefly removed from the Google Play app store but was reinstated shortly after.
MetaMask co-founder and co-lead developer Dan Finlay expressed dissatisfaction with Apple’s App Store policies in December 2022 when the Coinbase app was removed. He criticized the 30% tax imposedApple and stated his readiness to leave the Apple ecosystem.
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Definitions:
– MetaMask: A popular cryptocurrency wallet application.
– App Store: An online marketplace for mobile apps, providedApple.
– Cryptocurrency wallet: A digital wallet that allows users to securely store, send, and receive cryptocurrencies.
– Malicious apps: Applications that have harmful intentions, such as stealing personal information or conducting fraudulent activities.
– Phishing: A type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to trick users into revealing sensitive information.
Sources:
– Twitter account @WatcherGuru (https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1448745706927009794)
– MetaMask official Twitter account @MetaMask (https://twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1448748355976526850)
– Comment from MetaMask representative @tayvano_ (https://twitter.com/tayvano_/status/1448750960798743042)
– Elo Gimenez, global public relations director for ConsenSys, via Decrypt (https://decrypt.co/134865/metamask-removed-apple-app-store-usa)
– Dan Finlay’s tweet (https://twitter.com/danfinlay/status/1465778983266901509)
