#AppleCryptoUpdate Apple has recently made significant changes to its App Store policies, allowing developers to direct users to external payment options, including cryptocurrency payments. This move follows a US federal judge's ruling that Apple violated an injunction in its antitrust legal battle against Epic Games.

*Key Updates:*

- *External Payment Links*: Developers can now include links to external websites for purchases, bypassing Apple's in-app payment system.

- *No Commission Fees*: Apple won't impose commission fees on purchases made outside of its ecosystem.

- *Crypto and NFT Support*: Apps can now support direct crypto payments using digital assets like USDC$, ETH,$ETH and SOL$SOL , and enable in-app NFT purchases.

- *Increased Freedom for Developers*: Developers can design and place links that lead users to external websites without restrictions ¹ ² ³.

*Impact on Crypto Industry:*

- This move is seen as "hugely bullish" for the crypto industry, particularly for mobile crypto games and apps.

- Crypto apps can now offer new tools and payment models using Apple crypto payments without relying on Apple's internal system.

- NFT iOS apps can now unlock specific features based on NFT ownership, increasing flexibility within Apple's ecosystem ³ ².