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At the height of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Nedbank became, and still is, the only bank in Africa to offer small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) digital payment capability by enabling merchants to turn their mobile phones into a payment acceptance device with the launch of its Tap-on-phone functionality in October 2020.
Since the launch, following a successful closed pilot in June, the easily downloadable app has empowered over 40 merchants and business owners with the ability to accept card payments without having to purchase point-of-sale (POS) devices. Merchants have included beauty parlours, hairdressers and car washes, proving the importance of such a solution for SMMEs in this country.
Amazon Is Working on Digital Currency Solutionsâ Pilot Project Set to Launch in Mexico
The e-commerce giant is preparing to explore the crypto business, as a recent job listing suggests. Amazon is looking to launch a pilot project in Mexico that seeks to build a team that develops new solutions based on “digital currencies.”
E-Commerce Giant Amazon Seeks to Target Customers in ‘Emerging Markets’
According to a job posting, Jeff Bezos’ multinational firm was on the hunt this week for a Software Development Manager for the division of “Digital and Emerging Payments.” The job role has been reportedly filled as the offer is no longer available as of press time.
Amazon To Hire Experts for Digital Currency Project in Mexico
Last Updated: 12 February 2021
The digital currency revolution appears to still be in full swing, with large public companies taking possible digital assets more seriously. Now, global e-commerce giant Amazon appears to be recruiting for a digital currency development post in the latest sign of support.
Amazon Coin, Maybe?
The Washington-based ecommerce giant updated job openings on its employment portal. The portal confirms that the Digital and Emerging Payments (DEP) division is looking to hire developers for a digital currency targeting Mexican customers. The job postings revealed that Amazon is looking to hire engineers, managers, and software developers.