#AppleCryptoUpdate Apple has recently updated its App Store guidelines, easing restrictions on crypto and NFT integrations. Here's what's changing ¹ ² ³:

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

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

- *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 unlocks new revenue streams and user engagement models for platforms focused on digital art, collectibles, and gaming.

These changes are expected to benefit developers and users, providing more direct access to the NFT market and crypto transactions. However, restrictions remain on activities like cryptocurrency mining, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and trading cryptocurrency futures or options.