On May 3, 2025, at 11:56 AM IST, Apple sent shockwaves through the crypto community by officially approving cryptocurrency for in-app purchases on the App Store. Announced just hours ago, this groundbreaking decision follows a U.S. federal judge’s ruling on May 1 that forced Apple to stop imposing commissions on external payments. This move also saw Spotify’s app update cleared for external purchase links.


Posts on X are buzzing with excitement, with users calling it “an insane win for crypto” and a game-changer for blockchain adoption. The update aligns with Apple’s recent App Store Guidelines revision, allowing developers to integrate crypto and NFT payments directly within iOS apps—a seismic shift for an industry long restricted by Apple’s tight payment ecosystem. This comes amidst other Apple security updates, like the iOS 18.4 patches addressing AirPlay vulnerabilities, showing the company’s broader push to balance innovation with safety.For crypto enthusiasts, this opens the door to seamless blockchain transactions on iPhones, potentially boosting mainstream adoption. However, Apple’s history of stringent control raises questions—will this truly empower developers, or is it a calculated move to capture a slice of the growing crypto market while maintaining oversight? As the crypto space celebrates, the real test will be how Apple navigates this new frontier without compromising user security, especially after recent spyware warnings to iPhone users in 100 countries. Stay tuned—this could redefine the future of mobile payments.


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