CoinVoice has recently learned from (Forbes) that Apple has modified its App Store policies to allow developers of cryptocurrency-related applications to guide users to external websites for transactions and payments within the app. This move is seen as a significant turning point for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The change stems from Apple's defeat in the Epic Games case, where the court ordered it to lift the ban on 'external link payments.' Under the updated policy, developers can prompt users to switch to external platforms to purchase NFTs or make cryptocurrency payments, no longer requiring the use of Apple's internal payment system. Previously, such actions would incur a commission of up to 30% from Apple, leading to limitations or even removal of several cryptocurrency wallets and NFT application functionalities.
Analysts believe that Apple's concessions may significantly enhance the availability of decentralized applications (DApps) in the iOS ecosystem, expand their user base, and promote an increase in overall market adoption. As crypto-native applications gain more freedom, the competition between U.S. regulators and tech giants over the Web3 infrastructure layer will continue to heat up. [Original link]
