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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. Even a payment option like Bitcoin lets small and medium-sized eCommerce operations expand into new markets across the globe.

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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. 2014 Apple Pay launches as a form of mobile payment. 2014 Jet.com launches. 2014 – Apple Pay introduced as mobile payment method. 2014 – Jet.com launches. is founded.

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Crypto-Commerce: Banking on Blockchain for B2B Payments

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B2B payments have seen consistent growth for several years (40% in the US from 2014-2020). The ability to place one-touch orders directly from equipment and sensors on the job site, within a manufacturing plant or even operating room is an emerging opportunity in B2B. Frictionless Payments. Stablecoins.