The cryptocurrency scene is heating up once again, especially since Tesla invested US$1.5 billion in Bitcoin
Amazon could soon unveil a new cryptocurrency specially dedicated to exclusive purchases on its various platforms, from its online store to Prime Video through its app store according to reports. Mexico could be the first country to use it, even if for the moment the brand has not confirmed the rumour.
The biggest players in new technologies are getting into the cryptocurrency scene. Tesla has invested US$1.5 billion in Bitcoin, which has just reached new heights, at close to US$50,000 per unit, while Facebook has tried, but unsuccessfully for now, to launch its own digital currency.
According to several US media outlets, it may soon be Amazon's turn to enter the game. The rumour was born after the company posted several job offers looking for specialists in new payment methods. One of them is about the "launch [of] a new payment product starting with Mexico as our initial launch country. This product will enable customers to convert their cash in to digital currency using which customers can enjoy online services including shopping for goods and/or services like Prime Video."
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