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A conversation with ChatGPT about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Web3 and the Metaverse
Can we start by explaining Bitcoin and how it works? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, which is maintained by a network of computers running the bitcoin software. Users can send and…
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The Future of Digital Identity
Digital identity in the future looks very different to how we understand it right now. And that change will be driven not by privacy regulations, or the death of the cookie, but by the rise of the Internet of Things (IOT). The idea of one or two personal devices giving us access to individual consumers…
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Unlocking the Untapped Potential in Asia’s Digital Economy
Digitalization of Asia’s commerce brings choice to consumers and opportunity to businesses. It also provides the region’s societies with a path to greater economic growth and prosperity. Better government and business support of the digital economy is needed though, to fully reap these benefits. Greater public and private sector collaborations are also key to unlocking…
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Lazada Launches New Online Retail Solutions in SEA
by Damian Duffy Lazada is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as the leading online shopping destination in Southeast Asia. In conjunction with its 7th birthday celebrations the company announced a series of products and services aimed at helping brands and sellers, both small and large, to win market share in the region by…
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Data Orchestration Crucial for Better Online Customer Experience
What are the biggest changes you have seen in digital technology across APAC over the past 10 years? There is greater customer demand for first-rate user experiences compared to a decade ago. Brands have to evolve their strategies to keep up with the customer, providing seamless interactions and a consistent experience across a wide range…
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56% of Business Tech Environments More Complex Than 2 Years Ago
Citrix recently announced the release of research into The State of IT Complexity in Asia-Pacific and Japan that revealed over half of businesses in Singapore are struggling with complexity, coming in third behind Indonesia (most complex) and Korea. Key study findings: 56% of Singaporean businesses believe their IT environments are more or significantly more complex than two…
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Adventures in New Retail: The Subscription Flash Sales Platform
The OnTheList flash sale platform fills a crucial gap in the Asian retail industry. By serving as a third-party vendor of members-only flash sales, it not only offers brands an environmentally friendly way to get rid of past-season stock, it also gives brands access to a growing consumer database with a more direct, D2C-style subscription…
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How Blockchain Technology is Reshaping the Future of Global Payments
Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has been touted as the future of banking, payments and financial services. And the future of every other global industry obviously. Sometimes blockchain use-cases can seem a little bit of a stretch, but for financial services at least, a fintech fuelled, cryptocurrency, blockchain and smart contract enabled…
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Marketing and Consumer Insight Tools from Google
A few useful free tools from Google that will help you understand your business, research competitors and add loads of value to your clients and prospects. Consumer Barometer The Consumer Barometer is a tool to help you understand how people use the Internet across the world. Consumer level insight data across multiple markets. Google Trends…
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‘Advertising at a Crossroads’ as AI the new Focus for Marketers
There’s been a lot of scepticism recently about where advertising is headed. Online advertising has seen massive growth over the past decade thanks to its flexibility, transparency and measurability—not to mention the ROI. But with this growth comes a new challenge: more than before, marketers must fight to break through the clutter and connect with…
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