A new CFPB report underscores the influence of such players as Apple and Google. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new report underscoring the impact of tech giants, their policies and practices on mobile payments adoption, use, and trends. This is particularly true of technology allowing tap-to-pay functionality on smartphones and watches. The way these companies choose to behave has had a direct impact on access to mobile payments. For instance, Apple currently bans payment apps and banks from being able to access the Apple iOS device…
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