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Trust Wallet Returns to Google Play Store
Trust Wallet, a popular cryptocurrency wallet, has made a comeback on the Google Play Store after a temporary removal that caused concern among Android users.
Google Play Store Removal and Reinstatement
Trust Wallet announced on its official page that Google had temporarily removed the app from the Play Store. Despite submitting an appeal weeks ago, the app was taken down by Google before a response was received.
Users were advised to download an Android Package Kit (APK) from the Trust Wallet website to continue using the app during this period.
The company assured existing Android users that their funds were safe and that the app would continue to function normally.
By 7:30 a.m. EST, Trust Wallet confirmed that the Android version of the app was back up and running on the Google Play Store.
Concerns and Scam Warnings
While the iOS App Store and Google Chrome Browser Extension versions were unaffected, Trust Wallet expressed concerns about potential scammers creating fraudulent applications impersonating the wallet.
Regulatory Pressures and Impact
The removal of Trust Wallet from the Google Play Store coincided with increased regulatory pressure in the U.S. regarding self-custody crypto wallets.
Recent actions by U.S. authorities led to Wasabi Wallets’ developer, zkSNACKs, banning U.S.-based users from its services. This decision followed the unveiling of money laundering charges against Samourai Wallet founders by the Department of Justice.
The FBI’s commitment to combating financial wrongdoing has raised questions about the future classification of self-custody wallets and the potential for increased enforcement actions.
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