Walmart is seeking to hire a cryptocurrency product lead based on a job ad posted on LinkedIn a few hours ago.
- The job ad stated that the firm is looking for a visionary leader to fill the digital currency and cryptocurrency product lead position.
- The person would be responsible for formulating a digital current strategy for big box stores.
- The expert will drive the vision for the production and capabilities framework and also identification of crypto-related investment and partnerships.
- The ad did not clarify the products the person would launch. The job ad was released weeks after rumors going around that Walmart rival Amazon was poised to make a big entry into the cryptocurrency market.
Amazon continues to deny reports that they would accept bitcoin as a form of payment.
WMT down -0.16%, pre-market, BTC USD up +0.69%Source: LinkedIn