Apple has made significant changes to its app policies related to cryptocurrencies, following a court ruling in the United States.
End of Restrictions on External Payments
On April 30, 2025, federal judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers determined that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by continuing to impose restrictions on external payments in iOS apps. As a result, Apple was required to allow developers to direct users to payment methods outside the App Store ecosystem, without charging commissions or imposing additional barriers.
Impact on Cryptocurrency and NFT Apps
With the update to the App Store guidelines, developers can now:
• Include links to external NFT collections.
• Direct users to cryptocurrency-based payment systems.
• Operate outside of Apple's in-app purchase system without the need for special permissions.
These changes are seen as highly positive for the cryptocurrency sector, allowing greater freedom for gaming apps, digital wallets, and NFT marketplaces.