According to PANews, Apple has updated its App Store policy to permit developers of cryptocurrency-related applications to direct users to external websites for transactions and payments. This change is seen as a significant turning point for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The policy revision follows Apple's legal defeat in the Epic Games case, where the court ordered the removal of restrictions on 'external payment links.' Under the new policy, developers can guide users to external platforms for purchasing NFTs or conducting crypto payments, without being forced to use Apple's internal payment system. Previously, such actions incurred up to a 30% commission from Apple, which led to limitations and even removal of several crypto wallets and NFT applications.
Analysts suggest that Apple's concession could greatly enhance the usability of decentralized applications (DApps) within the iOS ecosystem, expand their user base, and boost overall market adoption rates. As crypto-native applications gain more freedom, the ongoing competition between U.S. regulators and tech giants over Web3 infrastructure is expected to intensify.
