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Amazon Web Services Looks to Drive Crypto Settlement and Custody to the Cloud
The right candidate will transform the way firms transact in crypto, stablecoins, CBDCs and NFTs, said an AWS job post.
Bitcoin Retreats After Touching $40K as Amazon Denies Rumors Over Bitcoin Adoption
On the heels of Amazon denying plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year, BTC is in pullback mode after approaching $40K Monday. Michael McGuire, CEO of digital asset exchange Symbridge, discusses what to make of the apparent upswing and volatility. Plus, how SEC Chair Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's letter due Wednesday might have a dampening effect on the crypto markets.
Amazon Denies Report It Plans to Accept Bitcoin by End of Year
Amazon has denied the City A.M. report it plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year. While many cited the report as one reason for bitcoin's rebound, the price began retracing some of its gains after a spokesperson for the retail giant confirmed it is false. "The Hash" panel examines the speculative and reactionary nature of bitcoin, discussing Amazon's potential hurdles on the path to crypto adoption.
Amazon: No, We Have No Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments
"The speculation that has ensued around our specific plans for cryptocurrencies is not true," a spokesperson said.
Bitcoin Rallies on Amazon’s Rumored Digital Currency Adoption
Bitcoin rebounded above $39K Sunday. Some suggest the spike could be attributed to an unconfirmed report Amazon is looking to accept bitcoin payments by year’s end and is considering minting its own token by 2022. “The Hash” hosts discuss the legitimacy of the report and its potential impact on the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Breaks Back Above $39K in Largest Single Daily Gain in 6 Weeks
Sunday's price rise follows an unconfirmed report Amazon is looking to accept bitcoin payments by year's end.
Bitcoin Holds Above $32K as Sentiment Improves
Cryptocurrencies are mostly higher on Friday as bullish sentiment returns into the weekend, with bitcoin trading around $32K at press time.
Amazon Is Looking to Hire a Digital Currency Lead
The successful candidate will have expertise in cryptocurrency and central bank digital currencies, according to the job posting.
Why Tech Giants Are Racing to Buy Up Renewable Energy
Amazon and other tech giants are accelerating the race to buy up renewable energy, according to a Wall Street Journal report. "The Hash" hosts discuss the race to reduce emissions and why it matters for the crypto world.