An update made to the Windows Store FAQ page during the weekend revealed that Microsoft suddenly removed Bitcoin support for app purchases on Windows 10, which made many wonder what the reasons behind this decision were.

And while there was a lot of speculation online regarding the removal of Bitcoin support for new deposits in the Windows Store – some people said it’s because of the limited adoption of Bitcoin – it appears that the change made to the FAQ page was just “a mistake.”

In other words, Microsoft will continue to support Bitcoin in the Windows Store, so you can keep on using the digital currency for new deposits. A statement we received from a Microsoft spokesperson a few minutes ago provides us with some details on this:

“We continue to support Bitcoin for adding money to your Microsoft Account which can be used for purchasing content in the Windows and Xbox stores. We apologize for inaccurate information that was inadvertently posted to a Microsoft site, which is currently being corrected.”

Still no update to the page

At the time of writing this article, the aforementioned Windows Store FAQ website is still stating that Bitcoin is no longer supported.

“Microsoft Store doesn't accept Bitcoin. You can no longer redeem Bitcoin into your Microsoft account. Existing balances in your account will still be available for purchases from Microsoft Store, but can't be refunded,” this page still reads.

Undoubtedly, this is quite good news for those who wanted to use Bitcoin for purchases in the Windows Store, but it also shows Microsoft's commitment to the digital currency. Microsoft announced Bitcoin support in the Windows Store in late 2014, so seeing the company changing its mind so fast was a little bit unexpected.

We’ll never know if the company actually decided to remove Bitcoin support from the Windows 10 Store but then changed its mind following the criticism during the weekend, but at least it’s good to see that the digital currency is still a supported payment option on the new OS.