New in the World of Cryptocurrencies (Calmly)

Apple didn't launch a token, but it did something bigger.

After years of cautious steps - banning mining, app store restrictions, and preventing cryptocurrency payments - things have turned around. In May 2025:

- App Store rules changed: developers can now link to external cryptocurrency payments and NFT platforms.

- Apple Pay x Bitcoin: through Mesh, users can now pay with BTC, and merchants receive stablecoins.

- Freedom of NFT: buying from outside the app? No longer prohibited.

Add to that: Coinbase + Apple Pay, and 274 million WalletConnect sessions, along with a wave of decentralized apps aiming for a mobile user experience.

Apple hasn't completely retreated - but it has given cryptocurrency developers the keys.