Apple sued after fake Sparrow Wallet app stole $1.8M in bitcoin

A lawsuit against Apple alleges that a fake app impersonating the Sparrow Wallet bitcoin wallet was ranked prominently in the App Store and placed in curated crypto collections alongside legitimate apps. Through the fraudulent app, thieves stole bitcoin worth $1.8 million. The case raises serious questions about Apple's app review and curation process.

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