#AppleCryptoUpdate
The claim that Apple has approved cryptocurrency for in-app purchases on the App Store is not accurate. While Apple has made adjustments to its App Store guidelines, these changes do not permit cryptocurrency to be used directly for in-app purchases.
Recent Changes to App Store Guidelines
Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to allow developers to include external links or buttons within their apps that direct users to third-party purchasing mechanisms. This change comes in response to a U.S. federal court ruling in the Epic v. Apple case, which found Apple in contempt for not complying with a previous injunction that required it to allow such external links .
Clarification on Cryptocurrency Transactions
Despite these updates, Apple has not approved the use of cryptocurrency as a payment method for in-app purchases. The guidelines specify that apps may use in-app purchases to sell services related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), such as minting, listing, and transferring. However, these transactions must still go through Apple's in-app purchase system, which charges a commission .
Conclusion
In summary, while Apple has made some changes to its App Store policies, cryptocurrency is not approved for in-app purchases. Developers can include external links to third-party purchasing mechanisms, but any in-app transactions, including those related to NFTs, must still comply with Apple's in-app purchase system.
