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Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Jan Schakowsky, part of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, have sent a letter to Apple requiring information and documents regarding Apple’s iOS Appstore policies on blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and distributed ledger technologies. The representatives believe Apple’s policies might “limit innovation and American technology…

Sky Mavis is launching Axie Infinity: Origins on iOS devices in key markets in LATAM and Asia today alongside its Mavis Marketplace.Read More

The full launch and removal of the 1 million waitlisted users come six months after Robinhood launched its beta version in September.

The Damus app is powered by Nostr which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages.

Elon Musk Plans to Launch Alternative Phone if Apple, Google Boot Twitter off Their App Stores

Tesla CEO and Twitter boss Elon Musk says he will make an alternative phone if Apple and Google boot Twitter from their app stores. Many people want him to go ahead with a phone launch even if Apple and Google do not deplatform Twitter. Elon Musk Could Launch Alternative Phone to Compete With Apple and Google Elon Musk revealed Friday the possibility of him launching his own smartphone, which…

Apple Unveils Stricter App Store Rules for Crypto and NFTs — Critic Says Firm Wants to Keep Money in Its Ecosystem

According to Apple’s latest guidelines for developers seeking to have their apps included in the App Store, crypto exchange applications should only facilitate the transfer of crypto funds to approved exchanges. Where payments are needed to unlock features or functionality, Apple says apps may only “use in-app purchase currencies.” Only In-App Purchase Currencies May Be Used In its updated…

LBC Studios announces new rhythm game based on Bob Marley

LBC is working on a rhythm game that puts you in the role of a band manager for Bob Marley as he travels the world on tour.Read More

This Week in Apps: Instagram backlash, TikTok gaming, Snapchat+ makes millions

Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. Global app spending reached $65 billion in the first half of 2022, up only slightly from the $64.4 billion during the same period in 2021, as hypergrowth fueled by the pandemic has slowed down. But overall, the app economy is continuing to…