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Apple and Google seek crypto talent alongside stablecoin interest

Apple and Google have posted jobs seeking candidates with experience in stablecoins, tokenised deposits and blockchain infrastructure. Apple is recruiting in New York for an Apple Pay product strategy role and lists understanding of stablecoins and blockchain technology as a preferred qualification, without stating plans to integrate them. Google is hiring in Hong Kong for a Google Cloud Web3 architect role advising regional clients. Visa said stablecoin settlement volume exceeded $20 billion annualised in September.

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X Money\'s key perk of 6 percent annual interest hit as New York rate drops to 0 percent from October

X Money, a payments service launched by Elon Musk\'s X, will no longer be able to pay interest on stored balances in New York after the state financial regulator set the yield on New York customer accounts at 0.00 percent from Oct. 1. The change removes a benefit X promoted during its U.S. rollout, including a 6 percent annual yield for Premium Plus subscribers, and highlights how state-by-state licensing affects service terms.

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Why blocking your digital wallet comes first if you lose your phone

If you lose a mobile phone, you should protect your digital wallet while trying to locate the device. Smartphones can store credit and debit cards, tickets, memberships, gift cards, IDs and even car keys, raising security risks the longer recovery takes. iPhone users can use Lost Mode via Find My, while Android users can lock devices through Device Hub. Remote wipes can remove payment data but may stop location tracking.