Apple Warms up to Bitcoin with Its Latest iMessages Update

Apple’s new iOS 10 update will include Circle integration in its iMessages messaging application. Read more…
Apple Inc., the Cupertino-based hardware major is trying to keep up with leading third-party chat applications by opening up its iMessages SDK to developers. This gives a reason for the Bitcoin community to rejoice as Circle, the blockchain based payments application will come integrated with iMessages in the upcoming iOS 10 update.
The inclusion of a Bitcoin-based payment service directly into Apple’s own application is a significant development. It shows that Apple has realized that the cryptocurrency revolution is unavoidable.
Apple has a history of resisting the inclusion of cryptocurrency based applications on its App Store. Recently, the company has asked Jaxx Blockchain Wallet to remove Dash support on its iOS application. The company had also blocked Bitcoin applications from its App Store in the past, only to reinstate on a later date. Even Ethereum wallet apps were subjected to similar treatment earlier this year.

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