OpenSea2026-10-21 01:35:34OpenSea opens its mobile app to all users, adds social trading featuresOpenSea said its mobile app is now available to all users, expanding access to trading across more than 25 blockchains. The app supports Meme coins, art, trading cards and perpetual contracts, according to the company. OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer said the release also brings a new social trading feature that pulls together trader profiles and trading records from fomo, pump and Farcaster. Users can follow those traders, monitor wallet activity and import their own wallets to claim a profile. The app currently also supports filtering by trading platform. In addition, users can quickly create a wallet, fund it with Apple Pay, or connect and import an existing wallet to view and trade all assets in one place. OpenSea also said users can set NFTs as onchain profile pictures through the app.160
UK2026-10-20 12:13:47UK CMA proposes forcing Apple to open iPhone NFC accessThe UK Competition and Markets Authority said Apple’s control over the iPhone is limiting competition from fintech companies trying to rival Apple Pay. The regulator has proposed requiring Apple to open access to the iPhone’s near-field communication, or NFC, technology. The development points to a direct challenge to how Apple manages wallet-related functions on its devices in the UK market. Bloomberg reported the proposal, and the item was cited by Techub. No additional implementation timeline or enforcement details were provided in the source brief.180
Apple Pay2026-09-30 23:08:56Apple Pay enters India through partnership with Axis BankApple Pay has officially entered the Indian market through a partnership with Axis Bank, according to a Techub News item citing Finextra. The mobile payment service is being introduced in one of the world’s large and highly competitive payments markets, where it will offer mobile payment solutions to users. India is described as one of Apple Pay’s newest expansion targets in Asia. Under the arrangement, Axis Bank will serve as the banking partner and provide integration with existing financial services. The move reflects Apple’s push to expand its presence in the global digital payments sector. No additional rollout details, product features, or timeline beyond the market entry were disclosed in the source item.510
Apple2026-09-29 19:00:47Sources say Apple Pay will launch in India later on TuesdayChainCatcher reported that, according to sources, Apple is set to launch Apple Pay in India later on Tuesday. The brief did not include additional details on the rollout, such as local partners, supported banks, or a more precise launch time. The update was published as a 7x24 newsflash and only stated the expected timing and market involved. No direct statement from Apple was included in the item.470
Apple2026-09-28 13:33:32U.S. court lets banks pursue class action against Apple over historical Apple Pay feesA U.S. federal judge has allowed banks to move forward as a single class in a lawsuit against Apple over historical fees tied to Apple Pay access. The case centers on payments banks made over the past several years to use Apple’s mobile wallet service, with plaintiffs arguing that the charges may amount to anti-competitive conduct. Apple had argued that each transaction should be handled separately, but the court rejected that position. The ruling clears the way for the case to proceed more efficiently under one class rather than through individual claims. The lawsuit now moves into discovery, where the parties will focus on whether Apple abused its dominant position in the mobile payments market. The item was cited by Techub, which referenced Finextra’s crypto channel as the source.670
Apple2026-09-22 05:43:16Apple and Google add stablecoin expertise to hiring plans as they assess crypto payment use casesApple and Google are both seeking candidates with stablecoin, tokenized deposit and blockchain expertise, according to job listings reviewed in a Sept. 20 report by Digital Asset. Apple posted a U.S. opening on Aug. 26 for a head of financial product strategy for Apple Pay, with stablecoins, tokenized deposits and blockchain knowledge listed as preferred qualifications. The role covers long-term strategy for financial services including Apple Card and Apple Cash, and includes identifying new business opportunities. Google, meanwhile, is hiring a Web3 industry lead architect in Hong Kong to support Google Cloud’s Web3 and digital asset business across Asia-Pacific. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of real-world asset tokenization, stablecoin payment networks, tokenized deposits and digital asset custody, along with experience in institutional-grade systems such as multi-party computation, hardware security modules and transaction signing architecture. The report said the listings suggest both companies are evaluating digital-asset-related financial infrastructure and business opportunities, though the openings alone do not show that either company is preparing to issue a stablecoin or launch a specific product.630
Apple2026-09-22 02:32:36Apple and Google post hiring roles tied to stablecoins and digital assetsApple and Google have both posted job openings that reference stablecoins and broader digital asset experience, pointing to ongoing exploration of payment and digital asset-related business lines. Apple is hiring a financial products strategy lead for Apple Pay and says candidates with experience in stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain are preferred. Google, for its part, is recruiting an industry lead architect in Hong Kong to support Google Cloud’s Web3 and digital asset business across the Asia-Pacific region. The posting gives preference to candidates with backgrounds in RWA tokenization, stablecoin payment networks, tokenized deposits, and digital asset custody. The hiring details were cited by Bloomingbit and carried by Odaily in a 7x24 news brief.550
Apple2026-09-21 06:01:27Apple and Google begin hiring for stablecoin and tokenized deposit rolesApple and Google are both recruiting people with stablecoin and digital asset expertise, a move that points to deeper work around payments and financial infrastructure rather than a confirmed plan to issue their own tokens. According to a report cited by BlockTempo, Apple posted a U.S.-based role for a head of financial product strategy tied to Apple Pay services including Apple Card and Apple Cash, and listed knowledge of stablecoins, tokenized deposits and blockchain technology as preferred qualifications. Google, meanwhile, is hiring a principal architect for the Web3 industry in Hong Kong to support Google Cloud’s Web3 and digital asset business across Asia-Pacific. Preferred experience for that role includes real-world asset tokenization, stablecoin payment networks, tokenized deposits and digital asset custody. The report says the overlap in hiring priorities at both companies suggests that the next phase of competition in digital payments may center on infrastructure that connects mainstream payment products with blockchain-based financial rails. At the same time, it notes there is still no concrete evidence that either company plans to launch its own stablecoin.560
