Apple Eases Crypto App Restrictions — A Major Win for Web3
In a landmark decision, a U.S. federal court has found Apple in violation of an antitrust injunction and has ordered the company to immediately remove restrictions that previously prevented developers from directing users to external payment systems. This ruling marks a potentially transformative moment for the crypto and Web3 ecosystem.
Key Changes:
External Payments Allowed: Developers are now permitted to link directly to external payment platforms — including those supporting crypto, NFTs, subscriptions, and more — bypassing Apple’s longstanding 30% commission.
No Apple Commission: The court explicitly prohibits Apple from charging any fees on transactions conducted outside of its ecosystem or tracking user activity related to those purchases.
Crypto & NFTs Included: These new rights apply fully to crypto-related apps and NFT platforms, which were previously constrained under Apple’s App Store policies.
Immediate Effect: The ruling takes effect immediately, enabling crypto wallets, DeFi platforms, and Web3 games to operate more openly and cost-effectively on iOS.
Industry Reaction: Leading voices in the crypto community are calling this a “hyper-bullish moment” for mobile-based blockchain applications.
While Apple’s updated policies reflect clear resistance, the legal mandate leaves little room for ambiguity. This decision could significantly shift the balance of power in favor of developers and accelerate the mainstream adoption of Web3 technologies.
