#AppleCryptoUpdate
Apple has recently updated its App Store guidelines to allow developers of cryptocurrency-related applications to direct users to external websites for transactions, including NFTs and blockchain-based transactions. This move comes after a US district judge ruled that Apple violated an antitrust injunction in its legal battle against Epic Games.
*Key Changes:*
- *External Payment Links*: Developers can now link to external payment systems without needing special entitlements.
- *NFT Collections*: Apps can link to external NFT collections.
- *No Commissions or Fees*: Apple won't charge commissions or fees for purchases made outside the app.
*Impact on Crypto Industry:*
- *Hugely Bullish*: Industry experts see this move as "hugely bullish" for mobile crypto games and apps.
- *Increased Adoption*: This change is expected to drive mobile Web3 adoption and lead to a wave of new blockchain apps on iOS.
- *More Freedom for Developers*: Developers can now operate outside Apple's in-app purchase ecosystem without special entitlements ¹ ².
