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Amazon to Stop Accepting Visa Credit Cards Issued in UK Due to High Fees
Amazon has pulled support for Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom, citing high fees. "The Hash" team discusses the move and its implications for payment networks in the crypto industry. "I'm glad that more merchants are realizing how high the fees are with these credit cards," host Naomi Brockwell said. "Crypto can provide a much better alternative."
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.
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 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.
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.
Amazon Looks to Hire Blockchain Staffers With DeFi Experience
Amazon is searching for staff with experience in decentralized finance (DeFi), as outlined by a new job posting for Blockchain Head of Product. Is Amazon beginning to consider itself as a mainstream gateway to DeFi protocols? “The Hash” team weighs in on what’s in the cards for the tech giant.
Want to Mine Chia? Amazon Will Let You ‘Farm’ It in the Cloud
Amazon Web Services is offering Chia mining on the cloud. There’s been a lot of buzz about the new cryptocurrency that relies on a new consensus algorithm called “Proof of Space and Time.”
Ethereum Now Available on Amazon Managed Blockchain
Amazon Web Services (AWS) users can now easily run Ethereum nodes and connect to the public Ethereum network via its ‘Managed Blockchain’ service. “The Hash” panel breaks down the pros and cons.
