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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain in Ecommerce

Ecommerce Platforms

But now it’s shifting towards bitcoins and digital currencies. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce. Local currencies couldn’t be converted to bitcoin easily and, as a result, no retailer would even think of accepting bitcoins as payment. Bitcoin is digitized global currency. Not convinced?

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

billion digital buyers worldwide by 2021 ( eMarketer ). Shoppers spend 36% of their budget online on average ( BigCommerce ). 2009 BigCommerce launches as an online storefront platform. 2009 – BigCommerce launches. Shopify (2006) and Magento (2008) are also recognized as market leaders alongside BigCommerce.

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The 19 Ecommerce Growth Challenges of 2018, Outlined by Amazon’s Annual Report

BigCommerce

Online payment services: Changes around online payments could have major implications for ecommerce retailers –– not to mention the disruption posed by digital currencies like bitcoin and systems like blockchain. Taxation: The Supreme Court is discussing ecommerce taxes right now, which could mean additional taxes for online retailers.

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eCommerce and Cryptocurrency: Helping SMBs Navigate a Changing Payment Landscape

Korona

Shopify, Woocommerce, Bigcommerce, and Magento all have crypto payment plugins. First, as crypto becomes more and more popular you will be ahead of the curve by opening up your store to digital currencies for tech savvy enthusiasts. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – related to Bitcoin but faster and lower transaction fees than the original.