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It is no secret that Apple has interest in fintech. The company does have systems like Apple Pay and not too long ago, they also launched the Apple Card. However, could the company be looking to explore cryptocurrency as well? According to a job listing, that seems to be something Apple could be looking into.

While the job listing doesn’t specifically mention cryptocurrency, it does mention what Apple calls “alternative payments”. The job description reads, “The Apple Wallets, Payments, and Commerce (WPC) team is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead Alternative Payments Partnerships. We are looking for a proven professional in global alternative and emerging payment solutions.”

It also calls on the applicant to have, “5+ years experience working in or with alternative payment providers, such as digital wallets, BNPL, Fast Payments, cryptocurrency and etc.,” as well as having “deep knowledge” of alternative payments, understanding the complexities of fund flows, and so on.

That being said, it is interesting if this could be headed down the cryptocurrency path. This is because Apple’s CEO Tim Cook had stated back in 2019 that he was not a fan of the technology. He was quoted as saying, “I deeply believe that money must remain in the hands of states. I am not comfortable with the idea that a private group creates a competing currency.”

It is entirely possible he could have had a change of heart since then, but who knows?

Job Listing Hints At Apple’s Interest In Cryptocurrency

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Right now, a good majority of the online services we use still require the traditional username and password combination to log into our accounts, but many have since introduced an additional layer of security in the form of two-factor authentication (2FA) that helps protect the account in the event someone guesses your password.

However, for the longest time ever, Fitbit did not support the feature, at least until now. For Fitbit users who might have felt a bit uneasy at the lack of 2FA, you’ll be pleased to learn that a report from 9to5Google has revealed that the company has started to roll out the feature to its users for account protection.

Fitbit’s use of 2FA still relies on SMS, which we guess is fine, but you will need to provide them with a phone number that the SMS will be sent to. As 9to5Google points out, carrier spoofing can negate the positive effects of 2FA through SMS, but we suppose it is better than nothing, and maybe further down the road Fitbit could change it to something else.

If you don’t see the feature available for you yet, don’t worry as it should eventually be pushed out to all Fitbit users. More information on 2FA and how to enable it on your device can be found on Fitbit’s website.

Fitbit Introduces 2FA For Account Protection

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