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In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Apple announces it will accept third-party app stores to comply with EU law; Softbank-backed Paytm launches a share buyback plan to recoup its losses; and Hong Kong's SFC warns investors about the risks of trading digital assets.
To comply with incoming legislation from the European Union, Apple will allow third-party apps to run on its devices. The move is likely to put an end to the tech giant taking a 30% cut of App Store purchases in Europe.
In adapting its ecosystem to comply with EU law, Apple customers “could ultimately download third-party software to their iPhones and iPads without using the company’s App Store”, according to Bloomberg sources. Alternative payment methods may also be implemented within existing apps and games, allowing developers to bypass Apple’s commission.
Softbank-backed financial services firm Paytm will launch a USD$103m (~£83.5m) plan to buy back its shares. The move from the Indian firm seeks to reassure investors after its shares dropped by about 60% in value this year.
Following Paytm’s proposal of the buyback scheme, the firm’s shares gained some momentum, rising to USD$6.53 (~£5.29). The Nodia-headquartered company debuted at USD$26 (~£21.09) when it went public last year, and has struggled to regain even half of that value since January 2022.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned investors of the risks associated with online platforms for depositing and trading digital assets. The cautionary message comes at an unsettled time for the cryptocurrency market, following the collapse of trading platform FTX.
The financial markets watchdog said in a statement, "Investors are urged to be wary of the potential high risks" associated with so-called "virtual asset arrangements," adding, "Whilst some VA [virtual asset] Arrangements are commonly labelled or marketed as 'deposits' or 'savings' products, they are not regulated and are not the same as bank deposits. Investors are not afforded with any form of protection."
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USD$4.2bn (~£3.4bn) - Paytm's market cap as of December 2022.
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