According to Forbes, Apple has revised its App Store policy to allow developers of crypto related apps to guide users to external websites for transactions and payments within the app, which is seen as a major turning point for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem. This change is due to Apple's defeat in the Epic Games case, and the court ordered it to lift the blockade on "external chain payments". Under the updated policy, developers can prompt users to redirect to external platforms to purchase NFTs or make encrypted payments, and will no longer be forced to use Apple's internal payment system. Previously, such behavior would be subject to a commission of up to 30% by Apple, which has resulted in multiple encrypted wallets and NFT application functions being restricted or even taken down.
Analysts believe that Apple's concessions may significantly enhance the availability of decentralized applications (DApps) in the iOS ecosystem, expand its user base, and drive overall market adoption. As native encrypted applications gain more freedom, the game between US regulators and tech giants in the Web3 infrastructure layer will continue to heat up.
