Looks like they opted for what Current did to get around app store zap issues. @starbuilder wrote about it here. Basically while the narrative was that "Apple hates free speech and free money and the fact that we're changing the world and building the future," it appears they actually just want their cut.
They didn't get a $3 trillion company by being charitable
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The Current post says it only needs to be optional. However, Primal made their KYC custodial wallet required, as they no longer support NWS and wallets like Alby and Mutiny. Could Primal have made their new custodial wallet optional too?
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Thus my strong prior for simple greed, ineptitude, and coordination difficulties; and against conspiracy.
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