Apple Quietly Confirms Huge Bitcoin and Crypto Update
Apple has quietly updated its developer guidelines, allowing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to play a more active role in its ecosystem. Though largely unnoticed outside developer circles, insiders are calling it a "massive moment" for digital assets, one that could fundamentally change how crypto is used, spent, and valued.
The tech giant, long accused of shutting down decentralised finance and crypto-based innovation, is now signalling a more crypto-friendly future, and industry leaders are paying attention.
Apple Loosens Crypto Restrictions
The update allows iOS apps to integrate external payment links and loosens restrictions on NFT-based utilities and wallet features, provided certain disclosure and compliance requirements are met.
This means apps that previously couldn’t allow crypto payments or NFT transfers due to App Store limitations can now begin enabling these features all while maintaining visibility in Apple’s ecosystem.
“This is big,” said Maya Ross, a blockchain strategist at Web3 consultancy firm Bitfrontier. “It’s not just about NFTs or wallets anymore. Apple is laying the groundwork for native crypto utility on mobile.”
Why It Matters for Bitcoin and the Market
Apple's ecosystem includes over 1.5 billion active iPhones globally. Allowing seamless crypto integrations within its environment could massively accelerate adoption, particularly in retail and commerce.
Speculation is already mounting that Apple may soon support tap-to-pay crypto options or native wallet functions similar to Google Pay's recent blockchain experiments.
Bitcoin surged 4% on the rumour, while other top coins, like Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, posted similar gains.
Industry analysts view the change as more than a technical update; it’s a psychological shift. Apple’s perceived resistance to crypto has long been a barrier for developers. That obstacle may now be crumbling.
The Quiet Confirmation
Apple hasn’t made a grand announcement yet. The confirmation came through its documents revising the App Store policy, which detailed the new guidelines in sections relating to payment processors and blockchain-based assets.
Developers must still adhere to disclosure rules, and certain regions may face additional regulatory layers. But the broader direction is clear: Apple is no longer ignoring crypto — it’s beginning to embrace it.
What Comes Next?
The crypto market, already riding a wave of bullish momentum in early 2025, could see the news as a green light for mainstream integration.
From DeFi apps and stablecoin payment gateways to NFT event tickets and token-based identity platforms, the mobile crypto experience is about to get a lot smoother.
Whether Apple will soon launch its wallet remains speculative. But this quiet confirmation might be the biggest on-ramp to crypto adoption since PayPal.
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