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Decoding China’s Central Bank Digital Currency

Forrester eCommerce

The digital yuan, the central bank digital currency (CBDC) of China, has already been tested in several major cities across the country. In fact, the digital yuan […].

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Build-A-Bear Expands Metaverse Pawprint with Tycoon Game Launch

Retail TouchPoints

Tycoon users can earn “Bear Bucks” digital currency by building out their own tycoon and using the currency to unlock and bring to life collectible “furry friends” that can be customized in unique outfits and accessories.

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A Small Business Guide to Handling Cross-Border Payments

Korona

And with over $150 trillion sent internationally in 2022 alone, this is a problem that desperately needs solving. As mentioned in the introduction, cross-border payments exceeded $150 trillion in 2022. Digital currency exchanges. Mobile and digital wallets. Who Can Use Cross-Border Payments? Bank transfers.

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2023 Forecast: The Trends To Know

Dynamic Action

In 2022, customers farewelled skinny jeans and welcomed 80s nostalgia , while the hottest subcultures ranged from the laid-back Coastal Grandmother to the Y2K-infused Pamcore. Meanwhile, retailers grappled with inflation and the cost of living crisis. What can we expect in 2023?

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Gartner Predicts COVID Will Accelerate These Top 5 Digital Commerce Trends

GetElastic

Expanded Digital Go-To-Market Approaches. Gartner prediction: “By 2022, organizations using multiple go-to-market approaches for digital commerce will outperform noncommerce organizations by 30 percentage points in sales growth.”.

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eCommerce and Cryptocurrency: Helping SMBs Navigate a Changing Payment Landscape

Korona

Whether you buy into its viability in 2022 or not, it’s becoming clearer every day that crypto is here to stay. While this is likely to improve as cryptocurrencies become more commonly used, it’s certainly a factor to consider in 2022. . between 2021 and 2030.

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Checkout Optimization: A Guide For eCommerce Retailers

Korona

In fact, 2022 saw over a trillion dollars of online shopping in the United States alone. Digital currencies. Ten years ago, online shopping accounted for less than 6% of retail commerce. Since then, eCommerce has increased every year, and in 2023, that number is expected to reach well over 15%. 1-Click Checkout.