# Consumer-merchant mismatch slows down mainstream crypto adoption: Survey

# Consumer-merchant mismatch slows down mainstream crypto adoption: Survey

“# Consumer-merchant mismatch slows down mainstream crypto adoption: Survey ” The secret to fast-track cryptocurrency’s mainstream adoption lies within addressing a contradicted consumer demand for crypto payments across business verticals, reveals a new survey.  In a study participated by crypto exchange Crypto.com’s 110,000 customers and over 1.5 million Worldpay merchants, roughly 60% of both merchants…

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# Afterpay ‘absolutely’ keen to explore crypto services after regulations clarified

# Afterpay ‘absolutely’ keen to explore crypto services after regulations clarified

“# Afterpay ‘absolutely’ keen to explore crypto services after regulations clarified ” Australian buy now pay later (BNPL) giant Afterpay — now part of Jack Dorsey’s Square — has said that it is likely to pursue cryptocurrency services once the regulatory framework is clear. Following on from Afterpay’s submission to the Senate inquiry into “Australia…

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# Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments

# Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments

“# Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments ” Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi is the latest global company to get involved in the cryptocurrency industry as its official Portuguese shop now accepts Bitcoin (BTC) payments. Mi Store Portugal, the official Xiaomi retailer, announced Wednesday on Facebook that it now allows customers to purchase devices…

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# Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in B deal

# Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in $29B deal

“# Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in $29B deal ” Jack Dorsey’s cryptocurrency-friendly digital payments firm Square is expanding competition with global payment giants like PayPal by acquiring a major Australian lending company. Square announced Sunday that the firm has entered into a scheme implementation deed to acquire all of the issued shares in…

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# MasterCard announces support for crypto on its network

# MasterCard announces support for crypto on its network

“# MasterCard announces support for crypto on its network ” MasterCard has announced plans to support cryptocurrencies in 2021, paving the way for its nearly one billion users to spend digital assets at more than 30 million merchants. The firm believes this may open merchants up to new customers and build loyalty with existing customers…

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