#AppleCryptoUpdate
Apple Pay Integration for Crypto Purchases**
- Apple Pay is now widely supported for buying cryptocurrencies on platforms like **Best Wallet**, MEXC, and others. Users can select Apple Pay as a payment method after adding a debit/credit card to their Apple Wallet .
- **Best Wallet** is highlighted as a top choice for buying crypto with Apple Pay due to its non-custodial, multi-chain support and no-KYC policy .
### 2. **iPhone NFC Update for Crypto Payments**
- Apple has opened its **Near-Field Communication (NFC) chip** to third-party developers, allowing apps to process crypto transactions (e.g., USDC stablecoin payments) directly via iPhone .
- This update enables merchants to accept blockchain-based payments through Apple devices, potentially boosting crypto adoption .
### 3. **Regulatory and Market Developments**
- South Korea has blocked Apple App Store access to **14 crypto exchanges**, including KuCoin and MEXC, due to non-compliance with local regulations .
- The U.S. political climate under the Trump administration has seen pro-crypto policies, including a **Strategic Bitcoin Reserve** and lighter SEC enforcement, fostering innovation .
