iPhone text messaging feature to integrate Bitcoin wallet Circle

Bitcoin supporters may be happy to hear that Circle will be integrated into iMessage as part of the launch of iOS 10, which is due to be released alongside the iPhone 7 this month.
Millions of iMassage Users Will Be Able to Use Circle’s Bitcoin Payment System
The iOS 10 upgrade brings some new features to iMessage, allowing developers to embed third-party services in this platform. This iMessage beta version shows that some applications have been added to its text service, such as music and GIF sharing capabilities. Some third-party platform services have also been added, such as SquareCash, Lyft and Circle Pay.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said adding payments to iMessage would benefit consumers. "It's a hurdle to install a smartphone app, type it in, set it up, and pay my partners, but if it's all done in iMessage, it's a breeze," Allaire said.
Since its founding, Circle has been working to create a wider environment for its Bitcoin wallet. Currently, the company is also working with European regulators to expand its business regions, and recently the company has made significant progress in China. This summer, the Bitcoin company received a $60 million investment from a well-known Chinese investor.
Circle plans to expand its application to the world. "We want people to use dollars, pounds, euros, and yuan just like they use email, the web, or other protocols that connect consumers around the world," the company's leaders wrote in a blog post.
Is Apple warming up to Bitcoin?
In January 2014, Apple banned Bitcoin wallet apps from all iOS platforms. It also removed apps like Blockchain.info, Coinbase, and Coinjar from its App Store.
Apple's behavior angered Bitcoin enthusiasts, but they were pleasantly surprised when the apps returned to the Apple App Store. In July of the same year, Apple allowed some wallet apps to return to the App Store.
Apple’s acceptance has been highly exclusive; this summer, the company was reluctant to allow Ethereum wallets to appear in its App Store, where it only listed a handful of Ethereum apps.
Recently, Apple has excluded Dash from iOS devices, forcing Jaxx developers to remove support for Dash or face the risk of being removed from the App Store.
By integrating CirclePay into the recent iMessage update, the tech giant seems to be increasingly interested in Bitcoin, despite its stance on Dash and Ethereum. In theory, integrating Circle’s Bitcoin payment service into iMessage, which has millions of users, will greatly increase the popularity of Bitcoin.
Original link: Apple iMessage to Feature Circle's Bitcoin Wallet in New Update
Original author: Jamie Redman
Media source: Newsbtc
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