Apple and Google were considerable players in establishing tap-to-pay regulations and technology. A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report has placed the spotlight on the way mobile wallets are impacted by the policies and practices of tech giants. This is particularly true when it comes to the way that smartphones and wearables are used to transact. For instance, Apple currently has a ban on bank and payment apps from being able to access the Apple iOS device tap-to-pay functionality, setting fees for mobile wallets through Apple Pay. On the…
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