FT：英国CMA下周将就苹果tap-to-pay垄断发布征询提案，苹果准备法律对抗

Apple ( AAPL ) is said to be preparing for a legal fight with a U.K. regulator with a view to protect its dominance in the country's tap-to-pay market, the Financial Times reported. The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is set to publish proposals for a consultation next week, which is related to making the iPhone maker open up its digital wallet technology to rival payment providers, several people familiar with the matter told the FT . The consultation is expected to argue on whether Apple exercises unfair power over the U.K.'s tap-to-pay market and recommend changes to the iPhone's operating system, the sources reportedly said. Apple is likely to legally challenge the decision, two people briefed on the matter told the newspaper. The regulatory action, if successful, could be a coup for fintechs such as PayPal ( PYPL ), Revolut ( REVOLUT ), and Monzo, as well as traditional banks, the report published on Friday noted.