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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. At first glance, Gemini’s announcement seems to mirror that of cryptocurrency-based lender BlockFi’s December 2020 announcement of a Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card that would incentivize cardholders with 1.5%

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Cryptocurrency Regulations In The United Kingdom – A Guide To Follow

365 Retail

In essence, Cryptocurrency isn’t really considered to be a legal tender model in the UK. Critically, your company will have to comply with CFT/AML reporting and consumer protection obligations as well. Unlike the USA, the United Kingdom was a little cautious about the usage of Cryptocurrency at the beginning.

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Trends Analysis: Why Cryptocurrency May Still Be Important for eCommerce

ESW

Cryptocurrency, and Bitcoin especially, are more likely to draw raised eyebrows than excited grins these days. Bitcoin may be the first cryptocurrency, but it’s far from the only option these days. Most people aren’t yet ready to manage cryptocurrencies. Beyond Bitcoin: Other Cryptocurrencies Driving eCommerce Today.

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How to Use Blockchain in Marketing Data Security

Kissmetrics

When cryptocurrencies emerged, it was primarily used for seedy transactions on the dark web. This technology can do more than buy and sell cryptocurrencies. It has the potential to impact how we work, even if you’re not planning to accept cryptocurrency as a payment method. Luckily, sentiment and use have changed.

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GameStop Lays Off Additional Workers, Cuts Crypto Exposure Following Weak Q3

Retail TouchPoints

While the scale of the layoffs is unknown, the cuts are reportedly having a greater impact on the cryptocurrency side of the business, where at least six software engineers have said they were let go, according to Axios. These two factors informed the decisions that were taken across the organization.”.

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The Future of eCommerce: Trends to Watch in 2024

Algopix

The eCommerce landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer behaviors, and the global impact of events. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping Experiences In 2024, Augmented Reality (AR) is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online.

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Does Customer Age Matter for Fraud Prevention?

Retail TouchPoints

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. Scammers gather financial account information and government program ID numbers to take over accounts, divert funds and commit identity fraud. Millennials.