Google and Apple are hiring for roles that suggest growing in-house expertise in digital assets and blockchain-based payments, though neither posting confirms a new crypto product.

Google Cloud is recruiting an industry principal architect in Hong Kong to work with protocol foundations, exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions on tokenized real-world assets across the Asia-Pacific region.

The role requires experience in blockchain networks, smart contracts, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenized deposits, and custody technologies.

Apple is seeking an Apple Pay financial product strategy lead in Cupertino or New York to work on Apple Card, Apple Cash, peer-to-peer payments, and other consumer financial products.

The Hong Kong role comes as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has established a stablecoin issuer regime and maintains a register under the Stablecoins Ordinance, giving the city a clearer framework for digital-asset payment activity.

🔗 Source: CoinDesk

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