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How to Use Blockchain in Marketing Data Security

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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. How Does Blockchain Work for Data Security?

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Cryptocurrencies are the Future of Payments: Here is How Merchants Fit In

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Bitcoin, along with many other cryptocurrencies today, finds itself in a rather unique position. People are exhausted from being stuck in the decades-old payment industry and are looking for an alternative that is faster, borderless and more secure. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, however, took quite a while to reach appreciable values.

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Crypto Payments Adoption in FinTech: How Do Retailers Fit in?

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For retailers, the revolutionary payments shift towards cryptocurrency will certainly come with challenges, but it may all be worth it. After all, offering this option opens the door to a whole new audience of more than 106 million people across the world that hold assets in cryptocurrency. Expect the need for a crypto manager.

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PayPal Purchases Cryptocurrency Security Provider Curv

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PayPal Holdings will acquire Curv , a Tel-Aviv based provider of cloud-based infrastructure for digital asset security. As a pioneer in security infrastructure for digital assets, Curv is proud to be recognized as an innovator and trusted partner to leading financial institutions around the world,” said Malinger in a statement.

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4 Ways Retailers Can Add Crypto Successfully

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Many people in finance and retail considered 2021 the “year of the cryptocurrency.” While the NYC payroll department likely cannot do that, it signals the mayor’s intentions to encourage cryptocurrency adoption. These machines function the same as traditional ATMs, with the extra capability of purchasing and storing cryptocurrencies.

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5 ways cryptocurrency benefits ecommerce

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Issuing as a mysterious concept narrowly known by those in IT and developing into worldwide hype, cryptocurrency has become a controversial phenomenon in today’s world. Let’s discuss some advantages of cryptocurrency in ecommerce. Maybe, the best thing about cryptocurrency is a decentralized exchange. Decentralized payments.

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What You Need to Know About Payment Processing and eCommerce Merchant Services

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The Importance of Merchant Services for eCommerce For online retail companies, having an effective way to provide secure payment options for customers is critical — without this ability, an online business cannot function. You will quickly find, however, that some features should rise to the top of your priority list.