#AppleCryptoUpdate
Apple’s App Store Crypto Policy Changes (Major Update)**
- Following a U.S. court ruling, **Apple can no longer block external crypto payment links** in apps.
- Crypto apps (like exchanges & NFT platforms) can now **direct users to off-app purchase options** without paying Apple’s 30% fee.
- This could lead to **more crypto-native apps** on iOS, boosting adoption.
### **2. Apple Pay Expands Crypto Support**
- **Binance, Kraken, and other exchanges** now allow **Apple Pay purchases** for crypto (e.g., Bitcoin, USDC).
- **Circle (USDC issuer)** is testing **tap-to-pay with USDC** on I phones using NFC.
### **3. iPhone NFC Opens to Crypto Wallets (EU & US)**
- Apple is **allowing third-party crypto wallets** (like Ledger, Trust Wallet) to use the iPhone’s **NFC chip** for contactless payments.
- This means you could soon **pay in stores with Bitcoin or stable coins** directly from your wallet.
### **4. Regulatory Moves & App Removals**
- Apple has **removed unlicensed crypto apps** in **Japan & South Korea** due to local regulations.
- Some DeFi and gambling-related apps are also affected.
### **5. Apple’s Crypto-Related Projects**
- **Apple Studios** is working on a **movie about FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried**, based on Michael Lewis’s book.
- Former Apple engineers are leaving to build **Bitcoin & AI-crypto startups**.
### **Why This Matters**
- **Lower fees & more freedom** for crypto apps on iOS.
- **Apple Pay + NFC** could make crypto spending mainstream.
- **Regulatory clarity** is shaping Apple’s crypto policies.
