• European Regulators Will Soon Approve Apple's Plan to Open Up Tap-to-Pay to Banks and Payment Providers

    As part of the changes introduced in Europe in iOS 17.4, Apple gave third-party payment apps and banks direct access to the NFC chip, allowing for non-Apple Pay tap-to-pay payment options. The European Commission is set to approve Apple's plan to open up tap-and-go mobile payments "as soon as next month," according to Reuters. With NFC access, banks and third-party payment apps can offer contactless payments directly on the iPhone without having to use the Wallet app or Apple Pay. This...

  • Apple Business Connect Actions: Add Links To Apple Maps Local Listing

    Apple Business Connect now lets you add links to your local listings that show up in Apple Maps. This is under the "actions" section that enables customers to order food, buy tickets, schedule an appointment, and more.Apple says:The Maps Place Card can include relevant custom action buttons that enable customers to order food, buy tickets, schedule an appointment, and more. These are known as Action Links and lead to developer-created experiences using App Clips, apps, or universal links that...

  • EU to approve Apple's iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay

    The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...

  • Platform versus Platformization: How CrowdStrike is winning the platform battle

    In the second part of VentureBeat's interview, George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike, emphasizes the increasing importance of having cybersecurity expertise and leadership on corporate boards.

  • How to Use Apple Managed Device Attestation to secure networks

    Managed Device Attestation enables enterprises to verify Apple devices for security, protecting the corporate network. Here's how to use it. Apple Device Attestation. Security background In our interconnected world, the issue of device identity plays a critical role in online security. Traditional security models use perimeter defenses plus a firewall to attempt to verify devices - and block malicious ones. The idea behind perimeter defenses is that a network (or part of a network)...

  • EC close to clearing Apple tap-to-pay scheme

    The European Commission was reportedly close to approving an Apple proposal to open its tap-to-pay technology to rivals after the tech giant amended some of the terms.

  • Carbonfact is a carbon management platform designed specifically for the fashion industry

    French startup Carbonfact believes that the best carbon accounting solutions will focus on one vertical. That’s why the company has decided to provide a carbon management and reporting tool for the fashion industry exclusively. And Carbonfact recently raised a $15 million funding round led by Alven, the French VC firm that led Carbonfact’s seed round […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • AuditBoard upgrades its risk management platform with built-in LLM descriptions

    Prior to AuditBoard, many auditors relied on off-the-shelf spreadsheet software which they had to manually adjust to fit their needs.

  • One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment? Are You?

    As housing costs soar, Gen Z and Millennial home buyers are turning to family for help with house down payments.

  • Brightwell Launches Cross-Border Payment Platform Focused on Reimbursements

    Brightwell has launched a platform designed to let businesses deliver cross-border payments to their customers. The new Latitude platform does so based on the customer’s currency, location and payment method, the global payments technology company said in a Tuesday (April 23) press release. “Businesses across a variety of industries have made substantial investments in prioritizing the customer experience, striving to […]

  • Verafin Adds AI Copilot to Financial Crime Management Solutions

    Verafin has added an artificial intelligence (AI) copilot to its suite of financial crime management solutions. The new Entity Research Copilot is being rolled out to the firm’s customer base of more than 2,500 financial institutions, the Nasdaq company said in a Monday (April 22) press release. “As financial crime continues to evolve, we remain committed to empowering institutions […]

  • Rippling Raises $200 Million to Enhance Workforce Management Platform

    Workforce management platform Rippling has raised $200 million in new financing in a Series F round that values the company at $13.5 billion. Rippling has also signed agreements with investors to repurchase up to $590 million in equity from current and former employees and early investors, Rippling CEO Parker Conrad wrote in a Monday (April 22) blog post. The […]