Amazon could be doubling down on cryptocurrencies.

The company has posted a job listing for a Digital Currency and Blockchain Product Lead. The new hire will work in the payments acceptance and experience team to “own the vision and strategy for Amazon’s Digital Currency and Blockchain strategy and product roadmap.”

That could hint at a potential future integration of cryptocurrencies on the site. The opening also comes five months after whispers began to grow that Amazon was laying the groundwork for a new digital currency to use in its marketplaces and platforms.

In February, CoinDesk reported Amazon was preparing to launch a “digital currency” project in Mexico, noting a job posting that described a “new payment product” for the company.

Amazon presently has more than 70 openings for blockchain specialists, so the company could also be building out a blockchain supply business for customers of its Amazon Web Services. Read more...