Hacker News with Generative AI: Mobile Payments

Ghost Tap: New cash-out tactic with NFC Relay (threatfabric.com)
Threat actors are scaling the cash-outs
You can no longer sign up for Hulu or Disney+ in Apple's App Store (engadget.com)
New subscribers to Disney+ or Hulu will no longer be able to sign up through Apple's App Store, both Disney-owned platforms announced through updates to their help centers.
What's inside the QR code menu at this cafe? (peabee.substack.com)
A few days ago, I went to a cafe near my home. I sat down and scanned the QR code on the table. It took me to a website displaying the cafe's menu. It asked me for my name and Whatsapp mobile number. I entered the details and placed the order.
Google Wallet to test a feature that turns your US passport into a digital ID (techcrunch.com)
Google announced on Thursday that it’s introducing new Wallet updates for travelers and commuters. Most notably, Google Wallet will soon start beta testing the ability to create a Digital ID from your U.S. passport.
Show HN: A1 – Faster, Dynamic, More Reliable NFC Transactions (github.com/overlay-payments)
A1 is a highly compact and efficient binary messaging protocol designed for NFC applications as an alternative to the traditional APDU protocols currently used in many NFC devices such as contactless credit cards. A1 is ready for adoption by mobile phone operating systems, NFC terminal devices, and smart cards.
Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay (theverge.com)
Apple is opening the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps (9to5mac.com)
Developers can soon offer in‑app NFC transactions using the Secure Element (apple.com)
Banks in Singapore to phase out SMS OTP in 3 months (bleepingcomputer.com)
Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology, avoiding an EU fine (engadget.com)
Apple settles EU case by opening its iPhone payment system to rivals (theguardian.com)
The Google Pay app is dead (arstechnica.com)