#AppleCryptoUpdate

Apple has made significant changes to its App Store guidelines, allowing developers to include external links for cryptocurrency and NFT purchases. This shift marks a departure from Apple's previously closed payment ecosystem. Here's what's changing¹ ²:

- *External Payment Links*: Developers can now link to external payment options, bypassing Apple's 30% commission on in-app transactions.

- *Crypto Payments*: Apps can support direct payments using digital assets like USDC, ETH, and SOL.

- *NFT Integration*: iOS apps can enable in-app NFT purchases, improving the mobile user experience.

- *Partnership with Mesh*: Although not directly confirmed in recent reports, Apple's updated guidelines suggest potential collaborations that could enable Apple Pay users to make payments using stablecoins.

However, Apple still maintains strict limitations:

- *Mining Apps*: Mining apps remain banned from the App Store.

- *In-app Crypto Rewards*: Direct token purchases and in-app crypto rewards are tightly regulated.

- *Controlled Environment*: Apple continues to enforce a controlled environment, ensuring adherence to its guidelines.

These changes signal a cautiously optimistic future for broader cryptocurrency integration in Apple devices, particularly for Web3 development and crypto trading.