Apple Removes Bitcoin Whitepaper from MacOS Ventura Beta

Apr 26, 2023

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Apple has quietly removed the Bitcoin white paper from its latest beta version of the operating system upgrade, leading to a debate among the cryptocurrency community about the company’s stance towards digital currencies.

Background of the Bitcoin Whitepaper in macOS

In 2018, Apple added the Bitcoin white paper to the system with macOS Mojave. The inclusion of the Bitcoin white paper in macOS was seen as a nod to the growing popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, it is unclear if Apple had permission to include it in macOS, and it may have been a simple test file that was a conveniently small size.

Reasons for Removing the Bitcoin Whitepaper

One reason for the of the Bitcoin white paper could be that Apple wants to distance itself from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies due to their association with illegal activities, such as money laundering and ransomware attacks. Another reason could be that Apple wants to avoid any potential legal issues related to the Bitcoin white paper, which is under the copyright of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Impact of the Removal

The removal of the Bitcoin white paper from the macOS Ventura beta has caused mixed reactions from the Bitcoin community. Some believe that the inclusion of the document in the first place was a positive step for Bitcoin’s adoption, while others see the removal as a sign that Apple is turning its back on the cryptocurrency. While the removal of the Bitcoin white paper may not have a direct impact on the adoption or price of Bitcoin, it does raise questions about Apple’s stance towards cryptocurrencies.
It is worth noting that the white paper is widely available online and can be easily accessed by anyone interested in reading it. Therefore, the removal is unlikely to have any significant impact on Bitcoin’s adoption or price. However, it does raise questions about Apple’s stance towards cryptocurrencies, especially considering that the company has faced legal issues related to its in-app payment methods for NFT creators and developers.

Summary

The removal of the Bitcoin white paper from macOS Ventura beta has sparked debate within the Bitcoin community about Apple’s stance towards cryptocurrencies. While the impact of the removal is likely to be minimal, it remains to be seen if Apple will provide an official explanation for the removal of the Bitcoin white paper.

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