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E-commerce
The Demise of ‘OpenBazaar’ and Web 3.0's Future
The downfall of decentralized e-commerce OG OpenBazaar came as a disappointment to many who believed in the power of crypto to create Web 3.0. "The Hash" hosts react to OpenBazaar co-founder Brian Hoffman speaking to CoinDesk about the uncensorable marketplace's accomplishments and missteps. "I just don't think the world was ready for it," host Naomi Brockwell said. "[OpenBazaar was] just too early."
Paxful Launches Tool Allowing Businesses to Receive Payment in Bitcoin
The tool will convert customers' payments into bitcoin, which is then sent to the merchant's digital wallet.
Ebay Allows Sale of NFTs on Platform
The report comes less than two weeks after CEO Jamie Iannone said eBay was looking at how to get into the NFT market.
E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Discloses $7.8M Bitcoin Buy
The Latin American retailer said the purchase was in the last quarter.
Serena Williams Backs $5M Round in Bitcoin Rewards Startup Lolli
Williams leads a pack of notable investors in the e-commerce firm, including her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and a handful of prominent YouTubers.
Why Bitcoin Is More Like a $100 Bill Than Gold
Data and headlines on bitcoin's use in commerce point to an attribute that sets it apart from the yellow metal.
New Crypto Startup Lets You Shop Online With Bitcoin. Here’s How
Crypto startup Moon will allow users to pay for purchases with bitcoin using the Lightning network. Payments are made through a browser extension that works with any Visa e-commerce merchant. “The Hash” panel discusses how Moon works as well as the potential pros and cons.
A Rewards App Brings Bitcoin to Online Shoppers
Lolli is a rewards app that pays shoppers in BTC. Lolli CEO Alex Adelman joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss how the program works, what data it collects on its users and whether the e-commerce startup will issue rewards in other cryptocurrencies.
The COVID-19 E-Commerce Boom Hasn't Trickled Down to Bitcoin, Despite Advantages
Although a variety of e-commerce platforms are booming during COVID-19 lockdowns, bitcoin payments remain exceedingly niche.
This Visa Card Gives Bitcoin Rewards on Dollars Spent
Bitcoin rewards for dollars spent. That's the allure of a new Visa credit card from e-commerce startup Fold.
