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A major shift in Apple’s payment policies has opened a door of opportunity for the cryptocurrency sector. A U.S. federal judge has invalidated the tech giant’s 27% commission on out-of-app purchases, dealing a significant blow to the long-criticized “Apple tax.”
Apple Can No Longer Demand Extra Commissions
For years, Apple had imposed up to a 30% fee on purchases made through iPhone applications or even outside them. Developers were still subjected to these charges even when they directed users to their own websites. In 2021, a court ruled that the practice violated antitrust laws. In response, Apple allowed external links but still insisted on taking 27% of those transactions.
This week, however, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple’s policy infringes on developers’ rights. Rogers stated that Apple can no longer block developers from communicating with users, nor can it demand extra fees for purchases made outside the app environment.
Why Is the End of Apple’s Fees Good News for the Crypto Market?
This development is particularly significant for mobile wallets and NFT applications. Cygaar, a developer at Abstract Chain, shared on X (formerly Twitter):
This decision is revolutionary for crypto’s integration with mobile wallets. Users will now be able to spend directly without having to pay extra fees.”
Alfonso Gómez-Jordana, co-founder of Crossmint, also shared his thoughts:
“It was almost impossible to sell crypto on mobile because of Apple’s 30% tax. This commission didn’t apply to physical goods, making it a major obstacle for crypto. Now, that obstacle is gone.”
Meanwhile, it’s worth noting that two-thirds of all e-commerce transactions happen on mobile devices. Therefore, the implications of this ruling extend beyond crypto—it also signals a positive shift for the broader digital economy.
Apple has updated its App Store guidelines in accordance with the court’s decision, though the company has stated it plans to appeal the ruling.
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