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November 1, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A series of recent developments have illustrated how artificial intelligence is moving from experimental tool to structural force reshaping markets, public institutions, investment products, employment, and corporate strategy. From U.S. financial regulators confronting autonomous trading agents to central banks assessing institutional readiness, governments restricting consumer… Read More

October 20, 2026 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong police have recently documented more than 110 complaints of unauthorized credit card charges tied to pre-orders of Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) new foldable iPhone Duo. The reports began arriving after online reservations opened on Friday evening at 8 p.m., with the single largest transaction… Read More

October 2, 2026 @ 2:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Apple Pay from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has arrived in India after a long wait, opening a narrow but high-profile lane into one of the world’s busiest digital-payments markets. From 30 September 2026, eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards can be added to Apple… Read More

September 29, 2026 @ 11:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal court in California has cleared the way for a large group of U.S. card issuers to pursue antitrust claims against Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) over fees tied to Apple Pay. On September 23, 2026, US District Judge Jeffrey S. White certified a class of… Read More

September 24, 2026 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) could be considered one of the largest Fintechs in the world due to its massive install base and its popular wallet features. One of Apple’s services pays interest on a savings account managed by partner Goldman Sachs. This week, Apple notified savings account… Read More

August 4, 2026 @ 7:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) mobile payment platform has officially become available in the Philippines, allowing consumers to make contactless transactions using their iPhones and compatible Apple devices. The long-anticipated expansion lets eligible users add supported debit and credit cards to the Wallet app and complete payments with… Read More

July 29, 2026 @ 8:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), one of the world’s largest companies, has partnered with Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) to enable product leasing for 12 to 36 months via “Apple Upgrade.” Currently, leases are only available to US residents As was previously reported, Klarna, a global BNPL and neobank, has formed similar partnerships… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will partner with BNPL provider Klarna (NYSE: KLAR) on an upgrade program. Multiple reports indicate that the “Apple Upgrade” program will kick off on July 28th, with Klarna providing the infrastructure and capital to support the initiative, designed to boost sales for the… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Apple Watch from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the tech giant’s Fintech focused products are facing significant and truly unprecedented competition as digital transformation continues to disrupt the global economy and related financial services. Once considered to be a leader in the smartwatch market, Apple is… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to challenge tech giants’ growing dominance in digital payments, one of Australia’s financial institutions has called on the government to intervene and secure more equitable access to Apple‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone hardware. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is advocating for regulatory oversight… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Additional details have emerged regarding JP Morgan’s (NYSE:JPM) acquisition of the Apple Card (NASDAQ:AAPL) business. As reported yesterday, after years of agonizing indecision over Apple’s card offering, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has now agreed to exit the business while taking a $1 billion haircut on existing… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 10:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, has eclipsed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in market value for the first time since 2020. As of the close of trading on Wednesday, Alphabet’s valuation reached an impressive $3.88 trillion, narrowly edging out Apple’s $3.84 trillion. This reversal comes… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 4:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Rumors about Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) exiting its support for the Apple Card have been circulating for quite some time. The Apple Card played a significant role in Goldman’s failed expansion into consumer Fintech. While the thesis that Goldman’s vast expertise in global markets would play… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 2:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of artificial intelligence, much attention has focused on rival chatbots like Alphabet (Google) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Gemini now effectively competing with OpenAI‘s ChatGPT. However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has seemingly shifted his focus to a potentially more long-term opponent: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Altman appears… Read More

December 15, 2025 @ 11:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The world’s most loved big tech firm, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), is under scrutiny by the Secretariat of the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) for possible transgressions of Swiss competition laws. The Secretariat launched a preliminary investigation on December 10, 2025, to determine whether other mobile payment app providers can effectively… Read More

October 29, 2025 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Jennifer Bailey, the Vice President of Apple Pay at Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), participated in Money 20/20 USA this week, sharing some information regarding the tech firm’s Fintech venture. As reported by 9to5Mac, Bailey noted that Apple Pay reduces fraud by over 60%, better than most traditional payment methods. At… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

Apple Pay, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) digital wallet product, was reportedly offline for some users. According to Downdetector, Apple Pay experienced an outage from around 11 AM to 2 PM ET. This apparently impacted purchases and funds transfers. Comments appear to indicate that no specific region was… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly updated its App Store guidelines, loosening restrictions on iOS apps that facilitate crypto and NFT transactions. This change comes in response to a U.S. District Court ruling in the ongoing antitrust case brought by Epic Games, marking a pivotal moment for digital… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital’s Infrastructure team in Asia announces the first close of a China renewable energy strategy following a $100 million anchor investment commitment from Apple. The actively-managed strategy targets renewable infrastructure investments in late-stage development and construction wind and solar assets “across China, aiming to… Read More

April 1, 2025 @ 4:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), the partner powering the Apple Card, has wanted to exit its relationship with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) for quite some time now. Several years back, Goldman had big aspirations to utilize technology and leverage in-house expertise to power the future of mass financial services…. Read More