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Nearly 70% of Merchants Believe Crypto Payments will Revolutionize Business Models, Study Shows
The appetite for cryptocurrencies in e-commerce continues to gain steam as they offer more convenient and safer payment methods, according to a report by global payments solution provider Checkout.com.
Latin America E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Purchases $7.8 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Mercadolibre announced a $7.8 million Bitcoin purchase, believing deeply in the cryptocurrency.
Citcon Partners with Cash App Pay and Afterpay to Enhance E-commerce Payment Solutions
Citcon partners with Cash App Pay and Afterpay to offer e-commerce businesses a range of streamlined payment options. The collaboration aims to simplify the payment process for both merchants and consumers, targeting especially the Millennial and Gen Z demographics.
International Chamber of Commerce to Deploy Blockchain-Powered App for Tamper-Proof COVID-19 Compliance Status
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has inked a partnership with International SOS, the globe’s biggest medical and travel security services firm, to establish a new blockchain-enabled mobile app dubbed ICC AOKpass. It will be instrumental in providing trusted and immutable recognition of persons’ COVID-19 compliance status.
Visa Announces $100 Million Fund for Generative AI in Commerce and Payments
Visa Inc. has announced a $100 million fund to invest in generative AI technologies that are relevant to commerce and payments. The initiative, led by Visa Ventures, aims to foster innovation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Shopify Becomes Member of the Libra Association
Canadian-based e-commerce giant Shopify has announced it will become the latest member of the Libra Association's governing council.
Shopify Inks Deal with Strike, Enabling Bitcoin Lightning Payments
Merchants on Shopify, a global e-commerce giant, will have the option of receiving Bitcoin off-chain payment through the Bitcoin Lightning Network after sealing a deal with Strike.
Chainalysis Employs Coinbase Commerce to Facilitate Crypto Payments, Broadening Support for DeFi Sector
Chainalysis has announced the integration of Coinbase Commerce into its payment systems. This new feature enables users to settle invoices with a diverse selection of digital assets, including a variety of DeFi tokens.
Mercari Japan Embraces Bitcoin Payments
Mercari, Japan's e-commerce leader, announces Bitcoin payment integration by June 2024, leveraging its subsidiary Melcoin. This reflects Japan's advanced crypto regulatory environment, fostering digital currency adoption in commerce.
OpenAI Introduces New Plugin Feature for ChatGPT AI Chatbot
OpenAI has introduced a new plugin feature for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, allowing it to retrieve information from online sources and interact with third-party websites. The feature is in the alpha phase and will only be available to a limited set of users initially, with a waitlist in place to access it. The plugins include e-commerce platforms Shopify, Klarna, and Instacart, and travel search engines Expedia and KAYAK, among others.
Navigating AI Transparency and Privacy in Digital Commerce
As AI transforms digital commerce, transparency and proactive privacy measures become key to balancing innovation with consumer trust and safety.
Ecommerce Giant JD.com Accepts China’s Digital Yuan as Payments on Singles Day Shopping Fest
Top ecommerce JD.com accepted China’s digital currency payments during its 11-day Singles Day sales event.