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Cryptocurrencies are the Future of Payments: Here is How Merchants Fit In

Retail TouchPoints

Bitcoin, along with many other cryptocurrencies today, finds itself in a rather unique position. Reinventing Payments: The Entry of Bitcoin. Bitcoin began as a concept to revolutionize payments in 2008, and today stands at a total valuation of more than $1.1 of their total transaction in Bitcoins.

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Beyond the Transaction: How PayPal is Helping Remove Friction Across the Commerce Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Since spinning off from eBay and going public for a second time in 2015, PayPal has expanded its reach well beyond that one digital marketplace to more than 30 million merchants worldwide. PayPal will need this edge as the world of digital payments heats up, with formidable competitors including Apple and Google snapping at its heels.

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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. Local currencies couldn’t be converted to bitcoin easily and, as a result, no retailer would even think of accepting bitcoins as payment. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce.

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Monese Review (July 2022): Is it The Best Alternative to Revolut?

Ecommerce Platforms

It’s a digital banking platform as well as a money transfer service. Launched in 2015 and founded by Norris Koppel, Monese functions somewhat like a challenger bank. On top of that, if you want to transfer money overseas, Monese also provides this service. It's free to set up direct debits and recurring payments.

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Global Sneaker Platform The Edit LDN enters the Metaverse with Bloktopia

365 Retail

Moses launched the business in January 2020, and has scaled the company to new heights with a 525% growth from Y1 to Y2 & on track to deliver another 500% growth in Y3, making The Edit LDN the UK’s no1 sneaker destination for servicing a global audience. A number of designer labels have followed suit.

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Wise vs Revolut (Aug 2021): Which Would Best Suit You?

Ecommerce Platforms

Although Wise offers its own accounts and financial management services, Wise’s central value proposition provides a fast and easy way to send money abroad. Any foreign national living in another country has likely heard how this service could help them send money back home or convert foreign savings. Read our Revolut review.

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ecommerce in Nigeria – tips for success

Payoneer

However, despite the coronavirus pandemic’s boost, eCommerce in Nigeria faces several challenges, including inadequate logistics infrastructure, limited payment options, high shipping costs, and low consumer trust. In addition, successful ecommerce in Nigeria requires navigating Nigeria’s unique market challenges.