Google Play Store Stops Requiring the Use of Google Play Billing in the US (opens in new tab)

Some third party coverage in the news which gives some context for this change:

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-opens-up-...

It's almost like well-designed regulation can provide exactly the benefits it's intended to. This says that you can now use whatever form of in-app payments you want, or link to alternative payment methods outside of the app.