Apple and Google Seek Stablecoin Talent to Expand Big Tech Crypto Rails

Technology companies Apple Inc. and Google LLC have posted job listings seeking senior employees with expertise in stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain technology.

Apple Recruits Financial Product Strategy Lead

According to a job listing for an Apple Pay Financial Product Strategy Lead based in California or New York, the role will support consumer financial products including Apple Card, Apple Cash, and peer-to-peer transfers. (Read More: Crypto Wallets in the Philippines: Custody, Storage, and Security Guide)

• The company lists an understanding of stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain technology among its preferred qualifications for the position.
• Apple stated in the listing that the role involves evaluating new product structures, commercial models, and growth opportunities across its Wallets, Payments, and Commerce organization.

The listing does not state that Apple plans to integrate digital asset technology into Apple Pay or its other financial services.

Google Cloud Seeks Web3 Principal Architect

Google Cloud is recruiting an Industry Principal Architect for web3 based in Hong Kong to advise digital asset clients across the Asia-Pacific region.

• According to Google, the role requires expertise in real-world asset tokenization, stablecoin payment rails, tokenized deposits, custody systems, smart contracts, and compliance with regional virtual asset regulations.
• The company noted that the architect will design reference architectures, advise institutional clients, and inform Google Cloud’s Web3 product roadmap.

Digital Asset Developments Across Tech and Payments

The hiring notices follow an announcement from Samsung regarding plans to incorporate stablecoin features into Galaxy devices via Samsung Wallet.

Payment networks have also expanded support for digital assets, with Visa reporting annualized stablecoin settlement volume exceeding $20 billion and Mastercard adding settlement support for USDC and Ripple’s RLUSD.

Neither Apple nor Google has announced plans to launch a proprietary stablecoin or cryptocurrency product. (Read More: Crypto in the Philippines: Complete Beginner’s Guide to Assets, Regulations, and Safety)

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