#AppleCryptoUpdate

Apple has made significant updates to its crypto policies and technologies. Recently, a US district judge ruled that Apple violated an injunction in its antitrust legal battle against Epic Games, stating that Apple must allow developers to direct users to external payment options without restrictions or hefty fees ¹.

This ruling has been hailed as "hugely bullish" for the crypto industry, as it opens up new possibilities for crypto apps on Apple devices. Additionally, Apple has updated its guidelines to allow apps to link to external non-fungible token (NFT) collections, link outside of the App Store without needing an entitlement, and link to external payment systems without requiring an entitlement ¹.

In terms of crypto security, Apple has also made significant strides. The company has introduced a new post-quantum cryptography protocol called PQ3, which provides enhanced security features for iMessage ² ³. This protocol is designed to protect against the potential threats posed by quantum computers, which could potentially break current encryption methods.

Furthermore, Apple has opened up its NFC chip and Secure Element (SE) to third-party app developers, paving the way for crypto developers to integrate blockchain-based payments functionality on Apple devices ⁴. This move is expected to enable new use cases for cryptocurrencies, such as tap-and-go payments.