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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain in Ecommerce

Ecommerce Platforms

When it comes to payment processors in ecommerce sites, the talk used to be about credit cards, PayPal, COD (cash on delivery), et al. But now it’s shifting towards bitcoins and digital currencies. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce. Now how is this valid for us ecommerce marketers?

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

Ecommerce Timeline: Year Major Ecommerce Event. 1969 The first major ecommerce company, CompuServe, is founded. 1982 Boston Computer Exchange launches as one of the first ecommerce platforms. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2011 Stripe launches. 2011 – Stripe launches.

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