#AppleCryptoUpdate 📱 Apple Eases Crypto Restrictions Following Court Ruling

In a significant development for the crypto industry, Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to allow apps to link to external payment systems, including those facilitating cryptocurrency transactions. This change comes after a U.S. federal court ruling on April 30, 2025, which found Apple in violation of a 2021 injunction that prohibited the company from restricting developers' ability to direct users to alternative payment methods.

The updated guidelines now permit U.S.-based apps to:

Include buttons or links directing users to external purchasing mechanisms.

Browse and link to external non-fungible token (NFT) collections.

These changes are expected to have a substantial impact on crypto-based applications, enabling developers to offer more seamless experiences without incurring Apple's previously mandatory 30% commission on in-app purchases.

Industry experts view this policy shift as a positive move for the broader adoption of cryptocurrencies and NFTs on mobile platforms.