#AppleCryptoUpdate A U.S. court's decision forces Apple to end its restrictive payment policies, granting cryptocurrency developers new freedom on iOS. Industry experts label the move as 'enormously optimistic' for the integration of Web3 and NFTs.

In a historic decision with significant implications for the cryptocurrency industry, Apple has been found to have intentionally violated a 2021 antitrust court order, with the court ordering immediate changes to its restrictive in-app payment rules. The decision, issued on April 30 by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, forces the tech giant to stop blocking developers from linking to external payment options, including those powered by cryptocurrencies.