In recent years, Apple has undergone a significant shift in its attitude towards cryptocurrencies and blockchain. In 2021, Apple relaxed App Store payment rules for the first time due to developer lawsuits, allowing developers with annual revenues below $1 million to use external payment channels, bypassing the 30% 'Apple tax', indirectly opening up space for the NFT market. In 2022, Apple explicitly allowed in-app sales of NFTs but insisted on a 30% commission and banned cryptocurrency payments, sparking industry controversy. Until May 2025, influenced by a court ruling, Apple further updated its policies, allowing apps in the U.S. to access third-party payments and supporting users to purchase NFTs through external markets, marking a structural breakthrough for the crypto ecosystem.