MetaMask temporarily removed from Apple App Store, wallet challenges affect crypto sentiment; BTC and ETH remain stable.
MetaMask is a wallet used for various Web3 decentralized applications and boasts over 30 million users globally. However, on the fateful day, the app mysteriously disappeared from the App Store, leaving Apple users unable to download it.
In response to the issue, MetaMask took to Twitter to reassure its user base, stating that the removal was not due to any malicious activity, and their team was actively working to resolve the situation. They anticipated that MetaMask would be back on the App Store soon, emphasizing their commitment to quickly rectifying the problem and protecting users from counterfeit apps.
👋 FYI: We're aware that MetaMask isn't currently available for download on the App Store. 😟 This is and not related to anything malicious and our team is working hard to resolve it ASAP.This isn’t the first time that MetaMask has encountered challenges with major tech marketplaces. Back in December 2019, it was suspended from Google Play’s app store.
It had allegedly violated the platform’s financial services guidelines, particularly their prohibition of cryptocurrency mining on mobile devices.This situation is reminiscent of an incident last September involving Trust Wallet, another crypto wallet. Trust Wallet was inexplicably removed from the Apple App Store but was eventually reinstated.