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Apple Looks to Create Partnerships in the ‘Alternative Payments Ecosystem’

As growth in the alternative payment space, including buy now, pay later, fast payments, cryptocurrency and digital wallets, only continues to expand, Apple is looking for a lead in alternative payments partnerships to join its team.According to a job listing posted earlier this week, the business development manager will work with Apple Pay teams to bring a “deep knowledge of the alternative payments ecosystem” and will be responsible for “developing and executing strategic and tactical plans a

Apple Looks to Create Partnerships in the ‘Alternative Payments Ecosystem’

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