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Cash App is turning a DIY social-media trend into a branded NFC accessory, signaling how payments companies now compete on experience, not just rails.
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Cash App is turning a DIY social-media trend into a branded NFC accessory, signaling how payments companies now compete on experience, not just rails.

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