#AppleCryptoUpdate
latest updates on Apple's involvement in the crypto and Web3 world until early May 2025:
### 🔓 App Store Policy Changes: New Opportunities for Crypto and NFT
On April 30, 2025, a U.S. federal court ruled that Apple violated a 2021 court order by maintaining anti-competitive practices in its app payment system. As a result, Apple is required to allow app developers to include links to external payment options, including those based on crypto, without the previously enforced 30% commission. 
This change paves the way for the integration of crypto payments and NFT features in iOS apps, providing more freedom for Web3 developers to innovate on Apple's platform.
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### 📱 NFC and Secure Enclave Support: Towards Crypto Wallets on iPhone
Apple announced that starting with iOS 18.1, developers can leverage NFC and Secure Element for direct contactless transactions in their apps, separate from Apple Pay and Wallet. ([Apple][1])
By utilizing Secure Enclave, developers can securely store cryptographic keys on the device, unlocking the potential of the iPhone as a secure and user-friendly crypto wallet.
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### 🛠️ Developer Tools: CryptoKit and Support for Web3
Apple has introduced CryptoKit, a Swift API that allows developers to perform basic cryptographic operations such as key creation, hashing, and encryption. ([PYMNTS.com][2])
With this tool, developers can build more secure and efficient Web3 applications in the iOS ecosystem.
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### 📊 Impact on Industry and Market
These policy changes and technology support mark a significant step for Apple towards the adoption of blockchain and crypto technology. By opening the door for crypto payments and NFT integration, Apple sends a positive signal for the growth of the Web3 ecosystem on the iOS platform.
For more information, you can refer to the following sources:
* Apple changes App Store rules to allow external purchases ([Binance][3])