Walmart says it’s hiring director to shape cryptocurrency strategy
Market Watch2021-08-16
U.S. retail behemoth Wal-Mart is looking to hire someone to develop a digital currency roadmap, joining Amazon in looking for ways to let customers pay for goods with cryptocurrencies.
A recruitment ad on its website said Walmart is looking for a senior director based in company headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, who will “identify customer needs and translate them into product requirements” as well as identify crypto-related investment and partnerships.
Amazon.com stirred interest when it said it was recruiting for a similar high-level position.
The crypto complex was registering solid gains on Monday, with bitcoin rising 3% to over $47,000, and dogecoin surging 15%.
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