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Apple Must Allow External Payments, Boosting Crypto Innovation

5/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A U.S. court mandated Apple to permit external payment links in apps, eliminating its 30% in-app purchase fee.
This ruling, resulting from Epic Games' lawsuit, seeks to enhance competition and innovation in the crypto industry.
Developers can now directly integrate crypto payments, potentially boosting crypto adoption and creating new market opportunities.
Apple intends to appeal but has revised its U.S. app guidelines to allow greater flexibility for crypto transactions.

History

Historical Context

A U.S. court's ruling against Apple's 30% in-app purchase fee echoes historical antitrust cases like United States v. Microsoft, where the government challenged monopolistic practices. Since the 2010s, scrutiny of Big Tech's market power has intensified, leading to lawsuits aimed at fostering competition. This ruling could reshape app payment systems, enhancing opportunities for developers and accelerating crypto adoption.

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Story summary

A U.S. court mandated Apple to permit external payment links in apps, eliminating its 30% in-app purchase fee.
This ruling, resulting from Epic Games' lawsuit, seeks to enhance competition and innovation in the crypto industry.
Developers can now directly integrate crypto payments, potentially boosting crypto adoption and creating new market opportunities.
Apple intends to appeal but has revised its U.S. app guidelines to allow greater flexibility for crypto transactions.

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