The Future of Payments Part2: How SWIFT, Goldman Sachs, Apple Pay, and Shopify are boosting their…

The Future of Payments Part2: How SWIFT, Goldman Sachs, Apple Pay, and Shopify are boosting their presence in Web3 and BlockchainWritten by Osnat Ben-Nesher Zaretsky , Co-fouder and CEO, alsomine29 Sep 2023AI image by @adobefireflyOne month on from my initial analysis, I’m pleased to share fresh insights, this time focusing on SWIFT, Goldman Sachs, Apple Pay, and Shopify. As the CEO of alsomine, a blockchain-based gift cards platform, I closely monitor innovations from global payment leaders.A key takeaway is their strategic integration of Web3 and blockchain technologies. This not only stream

The Future of Payments Part1: Mastercard, Visa, American Express and PayPal

What Have Mastercard, Visa, American Express and PayPal Been Up to, in Web3 & Blockchain, to Drive AdoptionWritten by Osnat Ben-Nesher Zaretsky, Co-fouder and CEO, alsomine31 Aug 2023As the founder of alsomine, a blockchain-based gift cards e-commerce platform, I’ve been closely following all new (and exciting) developments coming from top global payments players. Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and PayPal have all dove into blockchain based products, some tackling blockchain-based payments infrastructures and others merchant trust. Nothings, however, excites me more than consumer facing b

The Top 3 Brands Using NFTs for Physical Fashion

If you’re a fan of keeping up with the latest sneaker drips, you already know that the industry constantly pushes the boundaries of innovation. We’ve seen everything from mind-blowing designs to futuristic technology, and the most prominent brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma have always been at the forefront of the game.But now, something new is shaking up the industry and causing quite a buzz. These giant sneaker companies have launched valuable NFT projects, taking the sneaker world by storm!Nike’s Cryptokicks iRLNike has teamed up with its subsidiary, RTFKT Studios, to launch a revolutionar

The Next Big Thing in Gaming: Sony’s New In-Game System is Powered by NFTs

We’ve all seen the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as digital art collectibles, but have you ever thought about how they could transform the gaming industry? Well, Sony certainly has.The tech giant has just patented a groundbreaking system that uses NFTs to represent digital assets such as characters, weapons, and skills in video games. But this isn’t just any old system — it’s a game-changer, literally.How is Sony using NFTs?And what makes it so special?For starters, it enhances the functionality of games by allowing users to exclusively use assets and transfer their rights to others via N

What Do Consumers Really Want From NFTs?

DappRadar x Alsomine: What Do Consumers Really Want From NFTs?Hint… it’s more than just JPEGs and speculative trading.Research from DappRadar and Alsomine shows that consumers want real value, benefits and utility from NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The research report combines Alsomine’s survey findings and DappRadar’s on-chain analysis of today’s NFT market to better understand consumers’ and potential buyer’s preferences and needsKey takeaways92% of survey responders see an advantage in having NFTs that can provide real value and benefits (i.e. subscriptions, membership, exclusive content, uni