Apple, Google Seek Crypto Talent in Stablecoin, Tokenization Push

Apple and Google are recruiting senior employees with stablecoin, tokenized deposit and blockchain expertise, according to job listings, signaling deeper moves into tokenized assets as financial firms expand their use of the technology. Apple is seeking a New York-based strategist to shape Apple Pay products, supporting Apple Card and Apple Cash across its Wallets, Payments and Commerce organization. The listing names understanding of stablecoins, tokenized deposits and blockchain technology as preferred qualifications. Apple said the role does not confirm plans to add such technology to its products. Google Cloud is hiring an Industry Principal Architect for Web3 in Hong Kong to advise digital asset customers and influence its Web3 roadmap. Google already operates blockchain infrastructure and backs the Google Cloud Universal Ledger and the Open USD stablecoin project. Visa said stablecoin settlement volume topped a $20 billion annualized rate; Mastercard has expanded settlement support for USDC and Ripple's RLUSD.