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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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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. Casey Hynes at Forbes writes that mobile wallets have had a major role in the growth of eCommerce in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam (and its nearly 100 million people).

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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. From mobile shopping to online payment encryption and beyond, ecommerce encompasses a wide variety of data, systems, and tools for both online buyers and sellers. 2014 Jet.com launches.

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