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iPhone Tap-to-Pay with USDC Coming Soon as Apple Opens Up NFC Technology

iPhone Tap-to-Pay with USDC Coming Soon as Apple Opens Up NFC Technology

Hey Payments Fanatic! iPhone users will soon be able to pay with USDC by tapping their device as Apple opens up development on its smartphone's secure payment chips to third-party developers. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire recently took to X to share the news, stating, “Tap to pay using

UK FinTech Curve Intents to Join Apple’s Newly Opened NFC Ecosystem

UK FinTech Curve Intents to Join Apple’s Newly Opened NFC Ecosystem

Hey Payments Fanatic! Apple has recently announced plans to open its NFC ecosystem to third-party payment providers, signaling a significant change in its traditionally closed approach. In light of this, UK-based FinTech company Curve has declared its intention to join Apple’s platform. Curve CEO and founder Shachar Bialick has

Adyen Exceeds Profit Expectations with Strategic Expansion

Adyen Exceeds Profit Expectations with Strategic Expansion

Hey Payments Fanatic! Payments giant Adyen has outperformed expectations with a 32% rise in core profit to €423.1 million for the first half of 2024, surpassing analysts' forecasts of €413.39 million. This strong performance, driven by market share gains and slower hiring, boosted Adyen's shares

Apple Finally Opens iPhone NFC to Third-Party Developers – But There's a Catch

Apple Finally Opens iPhone NFC to Third-Party Developers – But There's a Catch

Hey Payments Fanatic! Apple has announced plans to open up its iPhone tap-to-pay NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities to third-party developers, signaling a significant shift in the company's approach to mobile payments. This move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny, particularly in Europe, where Apple has faced pressure to

Apple’s Fee Forces Patreon to Revamp iOS Billing Models

Apple’s Fee Forces Patreon to Revamp iOS Billing Models

Hey Payments Fanatic! Big changes are coming for Patreon creators on iOS as the platform will discontinue certain billing models by 2025 to comply with Apple's subscription requirements. Patreon announced it must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system for all iOS transactions or risk removal from the

Greetings from Bogotá: Yuno Partners with Nequi in Colombia

Greetings from Bogotá: Yuno Partners with Nequi in Colombia

Hey Payments Fanatic! Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia! I'm here this week and wanted to kick off this edition with some exciting local news from Yuno, a company I closely follow. Yuno, a global leader in payment orchestration, has formed a strategic partnership with Nequi, a digital financial platform

Amazon Expands Social Commerce with New TikTok and Pinterest Deals

Amazon Expands Social Commerce with New TikTok and Pinterest Deals

Hey Payments Fanatic! Amazon's e-commerce growth has slowed, pushing the company to explore partnerships with social media platforms, where shopping is on the rise. Amazon has now teamed up with TikTok, allowing users to purchase items from Amazon ads without leaving the app, and has a similar arrangement