#AppleCryptoUpdate **#AppleCryptoUpdate – Major Shift in iOS Crypto Policy (May 2025)**

Apple has significantly eased its restrictions on cryptocurrency and NFT-related functionalities within iOS apps, following a U.S. federal court ruling. This change is poised to have a substantial impact on the crypto industry.

🔑 Key Changes

External Payment Links Allowed:Developers can now include buttons and links in their U.S. App Store apps directing users to external websites for purchases, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs. This change eliminates the previous requirement to use Apple's in-app purchase system, which imposed a 30% commission citeturn0search1

NFT Browsing and Purchasing:Apps are now permitted to allow users to browse NFT collections and make purchases through external platforms, enhancing the functionality of NFT marketplaces on iOS devices citeturn0search2

No Commissions on External Transactions:Apple is prohibited from charging commissions or imposing fees on purchases made outside of its app ecosystem, providing developers with greater flexibility and revenue potential citeturn0search3

📱 Implications for Developers and Users

Enhanced App Functionality Crypto apps can now offer more comprehensive features, including direct NFT sales and crypto transactions, without navigating previous limitation.

Cost Savings By avoiding the 30% "Apple Tax," developers can reduce costs and potentially pass savings on to user. citeturn0search9

Improved User Experience Users can expect a more seamless experience when interacting with crypto and NFT services on iOS devices, as apps can now integrate external payment options directl.

⚠️ Remaining Restrictions

Despite these positive developments, certain limitations persis:

No In-App Crypto Rewards Apps are still restricted from offering cryptocurrency as rewards for completing task.

ICO and Mining Prohibitions Facilitating initial coin offerings (ICOs) or enabling crypto mining within apps remains prohibite. citeturn0search2

This policy shift by Apple marks a significant milestone for the integration of cryptocurrency and NFT functionalities within the iOS ecosystem, potentially spurring innovation and growth in the mobile crypto application spac.

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