#AppleCryptoUpdate #AppleCryptoUpdate Apple has recently updated its guidelines for crypto and NFT apps on the App Store, making significant changes to its policies. These updates are a result of a US court ruling that Apple violated an injunction in its antitrust legal battle against Epic Games.

*Key Changes:*

- *External Payment Links*: Developers can now include buttons or links that direct users to external websites for purchases, including crypto transactions, without being subject to Apple's in-app purchase commission.

- *NFT Secondary Marketplace Purchases*: Apps can facilitate buying and selling of NFTs on secondary marketplaces within the app, provided transactions comply with App Store Review Guidelines.

- *No Commission on Off-App Purchases*: Apple won't impose commissions or fees on purchases made outside of the app.

*Impact on Developers and Users:*

- *Increased Flexibility*: Developers have more options for handling transactions, potentially reducing reliance on Apple's in-app purchase system.

- *New Business Models*: Enabling secondary NFT sales within apps unlocks new revenue streams and user engagement models.

- *Improved User Experience*: Users may see more seamless integration of crypto purchases and NFT trading within their favorite apps.

*Restrictions:*

- *Mining and ICOs*: Cryptocurrency mining and initial coin offerings (ICOs) remain prohibited.

- *Securities and Compliance*: Apps must comply with financial regulations and laws, and can't facilitate trading of cryptocurrency futures or options.