They were facing fines [1] for blocking usage of NFC a year ago and are still [2] fighting integration, so pretty explicit refusal. [1] https://www.macobserver

They were facing fines [1] for blocking usage of NFC a year ago and are still [2] fighting integration, so pretty explicit refusal. [1] https://www.macobserver.com/news/brazils-antitrust-authority-moves-to-penalize-apple-over-ios-payment-restrictions/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/brazils-antitrust-authority... [2] https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/apple-accuses-brazilian-banks-of-seeking-a-free-ride-in-nfc-probe/ https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/apple-accuses-brazilian-banks...