Apple lifts iOS restrictions on in-app Bitcoin payments

Apple updated its US App Store rules after a federal court ruling, allowing crypto apps to include external payment links for Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and NFTs without using Apple’s in-app purchase system and its 30% commission. This removes a major friction point for crypto wallets and payment apps on iOS, potentially improving monetization, margins, and user acquisition for crypto-native businesses. However, the change is limited to the US and remains uncertain because Apple plans to appeal the ruling. The article also separately notes Lido Finance’s EarnUSD vault crossing $15M in TVL, showing early traction for its stablecoin-yield expansion, though that remains modest by DeFi standards.