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Apple to Expand Further into Payment Services with Built-in BNPL Option

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The service, called Apple Pay Later , will let users split any Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments, spread over six weeks, with zero interest and no fees. Valued at $5 billion in 2021, the global BNPL market is projected to be worth upwards of $39 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research.

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Stripe Secures $600M in New Funding, Boosts Value to $95B

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Online payment processing company Stripe has raised $600 million in Series H funding, nearly tripling its valuation in under a year to $95 billion , according to data from Pitchbook. We’re investing in the infrastructure that will power internet commerce in 2030 and beyond,” said Dhivya Suryadevara, CFO of Stripe in a statement.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Risks and Rewards

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Also known as a point-of-sale loan, BNPL splits a purchase into multiple equal payments, with the first payment usually due at checkout and subsequent payments billed to a credit or debit card. And there are a lot of consumers that use it: 56% of Americans have used a BNPL service, up almost 50% in just one year.

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eCommerce and Cryptocurrency: Helping SMBs Navigate a Changing Payment Landscape

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In fact, the crypto market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% between 2021 and 2030. Major brands such as Home Depot and Microsoft have begun accepting crypto as part of their eCommerce payment options. Also, processors like Paypal now have crypto gateways accepting many different coins.

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4 Ways Retailers Can Add Crypto Successfully

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It’s a fast-growing market, with estimates stating it will reach $3.55 billion by 2030, a number that’s likely conservative as well-known retailers expand their footprint into this space. Cryptocurrency ATM operators at first followed many of the same strategies as traditional ATM machine providers.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

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According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 from 2023 to 2030. The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. based software development company.

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With Growth Top-of-Mind, Luxury Brands Focus on Digital Goods and Virtual Experiences

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But the luxury market sits in a unique position of growth: spending on luxury goods grew approximately 20% in 2022, according to Bain & Company , and it is likely to expand further through 2023. The luxury market has a few key advantages that will likely safeguard it from financial turmoil. Will Luxury’s Biggest Market Rebound?

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