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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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eCommerce and Cryptocurrency: Helping SMBs Navigate a Changing Payment Landscape

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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. There are a multitude of bots and plugins that integrate with many different payment platforms. .

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

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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. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38

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

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As a result, the luxury market’s base expanded to approximately 400 million consumers in 2022 and is expected to reach 500 million by 2030, Bain & Company revealed — and the expansion goes far beyond the aspirational promise. Members can book watches in advance and choose payment methods such as interest-free installments.

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4 Ways Retailers Can Add Crypto Successfully

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billion by 2030, a number that’s likely conservative as well-known retailers expand their footprint into this space. Other retailers notice when leading industry players like Walmart or Circle K make a move, so many brands are now likely considering adding crypto payment options and Bitcoin ATMs to their stores.

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Resellers vs. Retailers: How to Handle the Bot Problem

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All of these retailers succeed by building hype around the launch, priming their loyal customers to place their order as soon as the product or service is released. To put this into perspective, Cowen Equity Research has predicted that the sneaker resale market will be worth $30 billion globally by 2030. Bots are available to rent.

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5 Things for Apparel Brands to Know About the Circular Economy

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Based on its current trajectory, the clothing industry’s global emissions are predicted to grow by 50% by 2030 — a rate that is completely unsustainable for the future of our planet. In 2022, circular economy revenue totaled US$338.88 In general, a circular economy prolongs an item’s lifespan through repair, resale and recycling.

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