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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. trillion at the time of writing this article — a figure that is higher than the market capitalization of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. of their total transaction in Bitcoins.

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4 Ways Retailers Can Add Crypto Successfully

Retail TouchPoints

Many people in finance and retail considered 2021 the “year of the cryptocurrency.” While the NYC payroll department likely cannot do that, it signals the mayor’s intentions to encourage cryptocurrency adoption. According to Coin ATM Radar, as of December 2021 there were more than 30,000 cryptocurrency ATMs around the world.

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eCommerce and Cryptocurrency: Helping SMBs Navigate a Changing Payment Landscape

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between 2021 and 2030. The use of cryptocurrencies for online shopping has shown parallel expansion. Naturally, though, as with any emerging technology, there are some factors and challenges of which you should be aware. What Is Cryptocurrency? What Are The Top Cryptocurrencies To Know ? What Is Cryptocurrency?

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Does Customer Age Matter for Fraud Prevention?

Retail TouchPoints

Account takeover fraud, which is driven by impostor scams, increased by 50%, with no signs of slowing down in 2021. The 2021 Javelin Identity Fraud Study includes findings on identity fraud scam approaches that criminals use on each generation: Baby Boomers. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. Millennials.

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Trends Analysis: Which Consumers Are Moving on From Credit Cards?

ESW

We use old technology when we buy things. Credit cards allow for the easier flow of value online, but that technology is a half century old. Or will new payment methods (like cryptocurrencies ) become the norm soon? Alternative payment methods (APMs) — digital wallets, real-time bank transfers, PayPal, etc.

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The Metaverse: Real Estate of the future?

365 Retail

The current metaverse platforms are distinctive due to the fact that they are based on blockchain technology, utilising the decentralisation of Web 3.0. In the metaverse, a purchase is recorded on the blockchain and the Non-fungible token (NFT) is transferred to the buyer’s digital wallet, where cryptocurrency is stored.

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ecommerce in Nigeria – tips for success

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million in revenue in 2021. Payment service providers are investing in Nigerian electronic infrastructure projects, and debit cards from local banks are used by Nigerian travelers abroad. billion annually through 2021. The top ranking online stores in Nigeria Jumia.com.ng The top three stores, including Slot.ng