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Apple Court Ruling Transforms Crypto App Payment Rules

Apple Court Ruling Transforms Crypto App Payment Rules

BTCPEERS2025/07/10 04:40
By:Albert Morgan
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A federal court has ordered Apple to eliminate restrictions on cryptocurrency app developers following a legal victory by Epic Games. According to Cointelegraph, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in willful violation of a 2021 court injunction on April 30, 2025. The judge ruled that Apple violated previous orders designed to prevent anticompetitive conduct.

Rogers stated that Apple will no longer prevent developers from communicating with users about external payment options. The company cannot charge commissions on purchases made outside its App Store ecosystem. The ruling takes effect immediately across all iOS applications in the United States.

Apple had previously required crypto app developers to apply for special permissions to include external payment links. The company also imposed warning screens and charged a 27% commission on web purchases. Judge Rogers determined these practices violated the 2021 injunction from the original Epic Games antitrust case.

New Rules Benefit Mobile Crypto Applications

The court decision removes financial barriers that limited crypto app functionality on iOS devices. Developers can now direct users to external NFT marketplaces without paying Apple fees. Gaming applications with crypto elements gained access to fee-free external payment systems.

According to Blockworks, mobile crypto games previously used workarounds to avoid Apple's restrictions. Some games hinted that PC versions offered items unavailable in iOS versions. Developers avoided direct links to external crypto payment systems to comply with Apple policies.

The new guidelines allow apps to integrate external wallet connections and NFT browsing features. Crypto commentators described the changes as beneficial for mobile blockchain gaming development. Apps can now openly promote external payment methods where users avoid Apple's commission structure.

We previously reported that institutional Bitcoin adoption continues expanding, with Strategy launching a $2 billion zero-interest note offering to fund additional cryptocurrency acquisitions. This demonstrates growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin payment systems that complement mobile crypto app development.

Mobile Gaming Sector Poised For Revenue Growth

The Apple ruling creates new revenue opportunities across the mobile gaming industry. Bloomberg estimates that $4.1 billion in revenue could shift from Apple to developers based on 2024 data from top mobile game publishers. More spending on digital currencies and in-game items will reach companies that create mobile games.

Traditional financial institutions now face increased competition from decentralized payment systems. The ruling allows crypto applications to offer direct payment processing that bypasses conventional banking infrastructure. Users can complete transactions using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies without converting to fiat currency.

Apple's services division generated $26.6 billion in revenue last quarter, with gross margins around 75% compared to the company average of 47%. Industry analysts expect Apple to lose hundreds of millions in commission income as developers adopt external payment systems. The technology giant may need to develop new revenue streams to offset declining App Store commissions.

The decision reflects broader regulatory pressure on technology companies regarding market dominance. Similar antitrust cases in Europe and other jurisdictions could lead to additional changes in mobile app payment policies. Cryptocurrency adoption may accelerate as mobile applications gain access to native blockchain payment integration.

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