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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain in Ecommerce

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But now it’s shifting towards bitcoins and digital currencies. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce. Local currencies couldn’t be converted to bitcoin easily and, as a result, no retailer would even think of accepting bitcoins as payment. Bitcoin is digitized global currency. Not convinced?

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Digital Wallets and Cryptocurrency: DTC Brands Must Prepare for the Future of Money

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What Cryptocurrency and Digital Wallets Can Offer Brands. Should direct-to-consumer brands even consider alternatives to established payment methods? A digital currency could level that playing field so you could sell just as easily process payments from customers in Norway or customers in Kenya. Why fix them?

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Trends Analysis: Should eCommerce Brands Get Serious About Crypto Payments?

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Vendors are unlikely to receive crypto payments when the market is going up, and consumers miss out on a considerable amount of value if the price suddenly moves after purchase. Even So, Most Consumers Just Don’t Use It Very few people are likely to bother paying in Bitcoin or Ripple or any other cryptocoin. Why should they?

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

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And some merchandise lines (like clothing and beauty products in particular) have achieved a remarkable 25% average CGR between 2000-2014. Business-to-Consumer (B2C). B2C ecommerce ecompasses transcations made between a business and a consumer. Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C). Consumer-to-Business (C2B).

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