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Posted: 2025-05-04 10:58:31 UTC
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Apple has opened its App Store for crypto payments, potentially unlocking over $500B for the crypto market and granting 1.2B iOS users access to crypto. This change follows a U.S. federal court ruling in the Epic v. Apple antitrust case, forcing Apple to allow external payment links in apps without commissions. While currently U.S.-specific, the move is expected to have global ripple effects, paving the way for more robust mobile DeFi interfaces and tokenized platforms.
Over 1.2B iOS users gain crypto access
$500B+ unlocked for the crypto market
Apple now allows external payment links in apps without commissions
Developers can build NFT marketplaces and crypto wallets with seamless payment flows
Potential bullish catalyst for the entire consumer crypto sector
Apple's potential introduction of technical roadblocks or reinterpretation of the court's ruling
Uncertainty regarding how fast developers will adapt monetization strategies
Unclear if users will follow the shift to external crypto payments
Apple still tailors its compliance based on local regulation