The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a 1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers. The lawsuit takes aim at Apple Pay, which they say has been the only contactless payment service available for iPhone users in Britain over the past decade.
This year, cash ranked as the third-most-used payment method, behind credit and debit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Financial Service's 2025 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice. And Gen Zers are leading the charge in ditching paper for plastic. Results from a Cash App/Harris Poll survey released Thursday shows more than half of Gen Z only uses cash as a "last resort" when paying, and almost a third said people who pay with cash are either "out of touch" or "cringe."
In 2025, crypto cards have evolved significantly, becoming practical tools that enable users to spend cryptocurrencies seamlessly in their everyday lives. These cards convert cryptocurrency to fiat currency in real-time, offer various rewards, and are accepted globally through major payment networks, including Visa and Mastercard.
Digital wallets are rewriting the financial playbook with a model that is accessible, real-time, and deeply user-centric, transforming traditional banking relationships.
Modern technology convergence with entertainment has revolutionized our casino gaming experience, steering the industry towards a cashless framework through digital payments.