https://mezha.media/en/2024/01/26/apple-will-allow-third-party-app-stores-in-the-eu-for-ios-17-4-but-their-developers-must-provide-a-letter-of-credit-for-1-million-euros/
Apple will allow third-party app stores in the EU for iOS 17.4, but their developers must provide a "letter of credit" for 1 million euros