Why does Apple continue killing bitcoin apps?

[CryptoCurrencyInc.com]

Why does Apple continue killing bitcoin apps?

They keep disappearing. In 2012 it was BitPak. Last November it was Coinbase. Earlier in January it was CoinJar. And on Wednesday it was Blockchain.

Apple has been eliminating apps in its App Store that process or deal with the popular cryptocurrency bitcoin. Cupertino allows plenty of other payment apps like PayPal, Venmo and a variety of banking apps, so the exception for those dealing in bitcoin has raised questions why Apple has been zeroing in on the controversial currency. The US Justice Department has said virtual currencies aren’t illegal.

In typical style, Apple did not return a request for comment.

http://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2014/02/06/apple-bitcoin/

[BittBurger]

They have a payment system they're coming out with soon which will be a direct competitor, and the new owner of Apple is ... well ... lets just say he's not Steve Jobs.  Barefoot and firing the board of directors.  Apple is now run by the board of directors again.  Which is why their stock is going to crumble when the "Jobs Afterglow" begins to fade in a couple years.  Its obvious that mere mortals are putting out apple products now.  There will be nothing special about them anymore.  iOS7 confirmed that for me.

-B-

[dddbtc]

Why does Apple continue killing bitcoin apps?

They keep disappearing. In 2012 it was BitPak. Last November it was Coinbase. Earlier in January it was CoinJar. And on Wednesday it was Blockchain.

Apple has been eliminating apps in its App Store that process or deal with the popular cryptocurrency bitcoin. Cupertino allows plenty of other payment apps like PayPal, Venmo and a variety of banking apps, so the exception for those dealing in bitcoin has raised questions why Apple has been zeroing in on the controversial currency. The US Justice Department has said virtual currencies aren’t illegal.

In typical style, Apple did not return a request for comment.

http://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2014/02/06/apple-bitcoin/

They are afraid of a third party "app store" app popping up on non-jailbroken iphones and stealing all their $$$. They have a very restrictive development policy and this doesn't necessarily surprise me at all.  Apple's software development license is very restrictive and designed to protect their monetization

[LittleD]

Guys here's apples CEO EMAIL tcook@apple.com PLEASE feel free to email and support blockchain:)
Here's my email to the CEO:)
""Hi, I've been a long time supporter of Apple, from the first iPhone I still have the first iphone lol  When people didn't believe in the iPhone I thought this people don't see where technology is going. I have always thought Apple was a supporter of future technology, bitcoin is the future and if you don't support the future and block any thing that's to do with Bitcoin your company will cease from being the number ONE innovative tech company in the world I love Apple but if your company Stops believing in the future (bitcoin) than I guess I will have to give up my iPhone for a Android phone or something:!) Please reconsider your decision concerning blockchain:!) ""
Thank you
Apple

tcook@apple.com

Sent from iPhone

[Bit_Happy]

Bad apples ruin it for everyone?
Apple computers are well made and easy to use, but their "walled-garden w/ no privacy" is a huge issue.
I no longer suggest anyone buy an Apple i_any__thing.