The MRC Crypto Summit brings together industry experts to explore how cryptocurrency is changing e-commerce
The highly anticipated virtual summit will focus on all things cryptocurrency, including how merchants can safely accept crypto, the current state of anonymity, tools for successful crypto trading, and much more.
SEATTLE, 11 August 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Merchant Risk Council (MRC) is hosting a virtual summit focusing on the past, present and future of crypto as it relates to global acceptance of e-commerce payments and anti-fraud.
Online Crypto Summit, hosted at 13 September 2022 and sponsored by Sift, promises industry-leading speakers who examine how modern e-commerce is being shaped by the rapid expansion of this alternative payment method.
“Obviously, cryptocurrency is a hot topic right now,” said Julie Ferguson, CEO of the Merchant Risk Council. “But we wanted to go beyond the usual talking points like volatility and crypto as a means of speculation and instead focus on its very real potential as a payment option. With this summit, we hope to help merchants learn how to implement and accept digital We want to explore the possibilities crypto offers, as well as obstacles that still need to be overcome.”
The event will cover a wide range of topics, with presentations from industry leaders such as Google, Microsoft, Checkout.com and more, and a keynote panel of subject matter experts in the crypto space: co-founder of digital payments company Flexa, Trevor Filterand Tony Gallippi, co-founder of Bitcoin payment service provider BitPay.
“It’s a super exciting range of topics and speakers,” says Julie. “We have experts who can articulate the unique concerns merchants face when deciding to accept crypto. I look forward to getting the perspective of law enforcement as well; a presenter from Europol will walk us through the current state of anonymity in crypto transactions. Anyone interested in the blockchain , or cryptocurrency will benefit from these unique perspectives.”
Registration for the MRC Crypto Virtual Summit is now open. Attendees can explore the detailed agenda for more information.
About MRC:
MRC is a non-profit 501(c)6 global membership organization that connects e-commerce fraud prevention and payment experts through educational programs, online community groups, conferences and networking events. Covers 600+ companies, including 400+ merchants, and provides training on fraud prevention, payment optimization and risk management.
Launched in 2000, MRC continues to be at the forefront of industry developments and the ongoing fight against e-commerce fraud.
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