MetaMask briefly removed from Apple App Store in the U.S.
On October 14, MetaMask, a leading crypto wallet application, was temporarily removed from the Apple App Store in the U.S. However, the MetaMask team quickly responded to the situation and assured users that they were working on resolving it.
MetaMask’s product manager confirms swift action
Taylor Monahan, believed to be MetaMask’s lead product manager, initially acknowledged the unexpected removal and stated that it seemed to be a procedural issue with the Apple account rather than a problem with the app itself. Later, an official response from the MetaMask account confirmed that the situation was being addressed promptly.
MetaMask reinstated, but some regions still affected
As of now, MetaMask has been reinstated on the App Store. However, there are reports that in certain regions outside the U.S., searching for MetaMask on the App Store displays results for Trust Wallet instead.
No malicious activity involved
Elo Gimenez, a spokesperson for MetaMask, stated that the temporary removal was not a result of any malicious activity. Existing users were advised that no action was required on their part.
Conclusion: MetaMask remains popular despite temporary setback
With over 30 million users, MetaMask continues to be one of the most well-known crypto wallets in the industry. The brief removal from the Apple App Store did not have any significant impact on its popularity or functionality.