#AppleCryptoUpdate A US federal judge has ordered Apple to remove restrictions preventing app developers from linking to external payment options.

The ruling found that Apple violated the 2021 order by continuing anti-competitive practices that hinder payments outside of apps.

Finally, the company has updated its App Store Guidelines to allow developers to include external payment links, as long as they meet certain conditions.

This change opens new possibilities for crypto-based apps that previously struggled under Apple's limited ecosystem.

Members of the crypto community pointed out that apps can now support direct payments using digital assets like USDC, ETH, and SOL.

This allows them to bypass Apple's system and avoid the 30% commission.

This marks a significant victory for crypto developers who can now integrate direct crypto payments and NFT features into their iOS apps.

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