Apple Pay

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Last mentioned: 2d ago

Timeline

Jul 15, 2026
USBC appoints Dave Baldwin as Head of Partnerships

The company announces the hire of Dave Baldwin to lead strategic partnerships, commercial growth, and ecosystem development for its tokenized deposit platform.

Stories mentioning Apple Pay 2

USBC Hires Former Apple Pay Exec to Scale Tokenized Deposits, Eyeing $18T Market

Though publicly traded, USBC operates like a startup chasing the tokenized deposit opportunity, and its latest hire—Dave Baldwin from Apple Pay and Cash App—signals startup-style ambition. Founder/CEO Greg Kidd is betting that Baldwin’s partnership-building skills can replicate the explosive growth of mobile payments in the tokenized world. The move reflects how blending seasoned tech talent with a startup vision can target massive, untapped markets.

2d ago 3 sources

Acquisitions Bullish

Stripe’s $53.4B PayPal Bid: What It Means for Fintech Startups

Stripe and Advent's $53.4B joint offer to acquire PayPal could trigger a new wave of consolidation in fintech. For startups, this signals potential exit opportunities and intensifying competition from mega-platforms. The deal's outcome will shape the startup funding landscape.

2d ago 5 sources

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