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Apple Inc. has changed its App Store regulations that will now allow software developers to tell customers how to pay for services outside of the Apple ecosystem, as part of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit. "The Hash" squad unpacks the announcement and the implications for the App Stores' potential cryptocurrency options in the near future. Could this increase crypto offerings from app purchases?

2021年8月27日

Apple says it will install software on all iPhones in the U.S. to scan for child abuse imagery, opening the door to mass surveillance. This comes as the tech giant, known for its privacy leadership, faces growing pressure to monitor encrypted data. Is the move a trojan horse? "[Apple's] system is currently trained to spot child sex abuse, but it can be adapted to scan anything," host Naomi Brockwell said. "This is a very scary system."

2021年8月6日

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, recently lost his case against YouTube involving ads for a crypto scam that used his name and image without permission. Similar scam ads using photos of Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others run on YouTube – and the platform will not be held responsible. "The Hash" panel discusses the Section 230 law, the nature of crypto scams and the "whack-a-mole" approach that platforms take to fighting them.

2021年6月3日

Could Apple finally be getting into the crypto payments space? A recent job posting on Apple's website is looking for a person with previous crypto experience to head up the alternative payments unit. "The Hash" panel breaks down the significance of the job listing.

2021年5月29日

Apple and Epic Games will face off in federal court starting today over the Fortnite game maker's allegations that Apple's app store is a monopoly. "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of this trial and the precedence it could set in the markets. Plus, is Apple's app store as safe for consumers as we think it is?

2021年5月3日

There are a ton of scam crypto apps lurking on the Apple and Google app stores that are stealing users’ money and information by imitating legitimate wallets. “The Hash” panel discusses CoinDesk reporters Ben Powers and Colin Harper’s deep dive investigation.

2021年3月11日

The Facebook vs. Apple saga continues, with the social media giant releasing a new advertisement targeting small business owners. “The Hash” panel discusses the impact of the Facebook vs. Apple battle and its implications for user privacy.

2021年3月1日

If Apple launches its own cryptocurrency exchange and helps legitimize the sector in a closed ecosystem, the tech company could make the U.S. a leader in crypto for good. So says Mitch Steves, analyst at RBC Capital Markets, outlining what he sees as Apple’s next big business opportunity.

2021年2月10日

著者 Nathaniel Whittemore2021年2月9日

Facebook, Snap, Unity, and others are speaking out against privacy updates to Apple's iOS, claiming that increased privacy measures will interfere with their business models. The Hash team weighs in on the future of privacy and advertising, including the use of decentralized, smart contract-based advertising through Brave, an open source web browser.

2021年2月8日