#AppleCryptoUpdate Apple prepares to integrate crypto features in iOS 18, according to reports
Summary:
Sources close to the development of iOS 18 reveal that Apple is exploring blockchain and cryptocurrency-related features, including compatibility with Web3 wallets and possible integrations with Apple Pay.
Key Details:
Apple could allow native storage and management of digital assets.
An API for Web3 app developers within the iOS ecosystem is speculated.
The update is expected to arrive in September 2025, but an official preview is anticipated at WWDC in June.
Market Reactions:
Tokens related to wallets and Web3 payments, such as $IMX and $MASK, have experienced gains following the rumors.
The crypto community remains cautious but optimistic about mass adoption driven by Apple.
Notable Quote (unofficial):
"Apple understands that Web3 will be an essential part of the next generation of mobile apps." — Bloomberg Analyst
Suggested Illustration:
An iPhone with icons of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Web3 floating, with the Apple logo projecting a beam of light onto them.
Elegant and modern background with a technological tone (blue and silver).
