[EC Api] - Apple Ordered to Allow Crypto Payments & NFT Links in iOS Apps After Court Ruling

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+title: Apple Ordered to Allow Crypto Payments & NFT Links in iOS Apps After
+  Court Ruling
+tags:
+  - bitcoin
+  - Crypto
+  - Decentralization
+  - NFT
+  - web3
+  - ios
+  - cryptopayments
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+  like a smart computer world from the future.
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+
+## **![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeUtYUo2glDZH72JMf_ZkfQFquE7Oj5AvBHbwYRsbAtoAWfLMKNR2zDBLOaJN3LWoeN-k58vLJ9jIXz5ETmjuKzgXpIQU2rUhRchfxZDgVnQHkaqEafJyvW9ByhxBL_v7jjsQohVg?key=f__rlDu4d2DMBHNBmdEZPQ)**
+
+## **Court Ruling Forces Apple to Drop App Store Fee Restrictions**
+
+In a **landmark legal decision**, Apple has been **ordered to allow external payment options**, including **crypto payments and NFT links**, on iOS. The April 30 ruling marks a major shift in Apple’s long-standing “walled garden” payment policies.
+
+“Apple willfully violated this Court’s 2021 Injunction.”  
+— Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
+
+## **Why This Ruling Matters for Web3**
+
+### **Key Takeaways:**
+
+*   Developers can now link to **external NFT marketplaces** and **crypto wallets**.
+
+*   Apple **cannot charge a 30% fee** for off-app purchases.
+
+*   No tracking, auditing, or approval required from Apple for external transactions.
+
+*   Developers **do not need special entitlements** to use crypto-based payments.
+
+
+ “This is _hugely bullish_ for mobile crypto games and NFT apps.” — @Xero, Web3 Analyst
+
+## **Apple Quietly Updates App Store Guidelines**
+
+Following the ruling, Apple updated its policies. Though not loud about it, the change is **clear and binding**:
+
+*    Apps can now **direct users to crypto-based payment platforms**.
+
+*    External links to **NFT collections** are now permitted.
+
+*    Apple can’t collect commissions on external sales anymore.
+
+
+“Apps can now link to an external NFT collection — no entitlement required.”  
+— Ariel Michaeli, CEO, Appfigures
+
+## **Epic Games Responds: Fortnite May Return**
+
+**Tim Sweeney**, CEO of Epic Games, welcomed the ruling and hinted at Fortnite’s return to iOS:
+
+“If Apple expands this Apple-tax-free model globally, Fortnite will be back.”
+
+Epic had originally sued Apple over its restrictive practices, which led to this court-ordered change.
+
+## **How This Impacts the Crypto and NFT Ecosystem**
+
+This ruling creates a **huge opportunity** for developers:
+
+### **Potential Winners:**
+
+1.  Mobile-first NFT platforms
+
+2.  Play-to-Earn (P2E) games
+
+3.  Crypto wallets and exchanges
+
+4.  Web3 marketplaces
+
+
+With Apple no longer gatekeeping payments, expect a **flood of new iOS Web3 apps**.
+
+## **Table: Apple App Store Rule Changes (Before vs After)**
+
+<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Feature</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Before Ruling</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>After Ruling (April 2025)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>NFT Links in Apps</p></td><td><p>Not Allowed</p></td><td><p>Allowed</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Crypto Payment Integration</p></td><td><p>Blocked</p></td><td><p>Permitted</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apple Commission on Off-App Sales</p></td><td><p>30% Fee</p></td><td><p>No Fee</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>&nbsp; Developer Reporting Requirement</p></td><td><p>Mandatory</p></td><td><p>Not Required</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
+
+## **Expert Opinions**
+
+*   **Alex Masmej**, Crypto Founder:
+
+    “This is _absolutely huge_ for crypto on iOS.”
+
+*   \*\*Crypto Twitter Reacts
+
+    \*\*"Web3 mobile adoption just got a massive green light. Apple finally bows to decentralization."  
+    — @build\_in\_web3
+
+
+## **FAQs**
+
+Q1: Can apps now use crypto payments on iOS?  
+Yes, developers can now link to external crypto-based payment platforms without Apple interference.
+
+Q2: Will Apple still charge its 30% fee?  
+No. For purchases made outside the app (via external links), Apple cannot charge any fees.
+
+Q3: Can iOS apps link to NFT collections?  
+Yes. Apple now allows links to external NFT platforms directly from the app.
+
+Q4: When does this change take effect?  
+Immediately. The court has enforced the injunction without delay.
+
+Q5: Will this affect global developers too?  
+So far, this applies to U.S. enforcement. But if Apple expands it globally, the impact could be huge.
+
+## **Final Thoughts: The Future of Apple and Web3**
+
+The ruling marks the beginning of a **new era in mobile decentralization**. Developers now have freedom from Apple’s “App Store tax” and can finally build true **Web3 experiences on iOS**.
+
+If you're a crypto or NFT developer, **now’s the time to launch** on iOS.  
+— Powered by Web3 growth
+
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+
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+
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