Main topic: PayPal and Venmo's credit and debit cards can now be added to Apple Wallet for in-person and digital transactions.
Key points:
1. PayPal and Venmo have extended their services to allow users to add their credit and debit cards to Apple Wallet.
2. The motivation for this expansion is driven by the increasing popularity of mobile wallets, with 42 percent of people in the United States using them.
3. With this integration, users can make in-person transactions using PayPal or Venmo with Touch or Face ID on Apple devices, as well as use Apple Pay for digital purchases.
Samsung Wallet, part of the wider Samsung ecosystem, is expanding its functions to include managing and using IDs, tickets, and more, with plans to expand availability to more markets and collaborate with the EU for digital ID. The company also aims to integrate CBDC technology and position Samsung Wallet as a replacement for physical wallets, offering unique features and strong ties to Galaxy hardware. The vision for Samsung Blockchain Wallet remains as part of the future-ready service.