Amazon seeks new exec to oversee digital currency strategy
The new Amazon position requires a deep understanding of the digital currency and cryptocurrency ecosystems and related technologies. Tech giant Amazon is looking to dive into digital currency and blockchain development with a new major hire within its payments-focused team.Amazon’s payments acceptance and experience team is seeking a digital currency and blockchain product lead to develop the company’s strategy of digital currency and blockchain as well as a product roadmap. The team is responsible for Amazon’s customers’ payments on Amazon’s sites and through its global services.Posted....
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AWS Is Looking for a Principal Digital Assets Specialist
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