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Published Jan 30, 2023 05:00AM ET
Updated Jan 30, 2023 06:30AM ET
Amazon to Enter Crypto Market with NFT Initiative?
Several sources familiar with Amazon’s plans have stated that the e-commerce giant reportedly plans to launch a non-fungible token (NFT) initiative in the spring. The company has allegedly been exploring launching a digital assets enterprise across its primary platform, not via Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Amazon’s entry into the Web3 landscape could boost the credibility and vitality of an industry that currently finds itself at an inflection point.
While the effort remains under development, those sources have indicated that an April launch appears to have been “penciled in.” Amazon’s Web3 ambitions reportedly include blockchain-based games and NFT collectibles.
h2 Amazon CEO’s Belief in NFTs/h2Whether Amazon plans to launch a marketplace remains unclear. However, any moves by the Seattle-based corporation would significantly impact existing players in the industry, such as OpenSea or Rarible, due to the size, scale, and influence of the e-commerce titan.
Andy Jassy expressed his belief in the potential for the growth of NFTs in the company in an April 2022 interview. He further mentioned that incorporating cryptocurrency as a payment option for their retail business is not an immediate plan, but there is a possibility of it happening in the future. If recent reports are accurate, a potential move into the NFT space may happen this April.
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"I expect that #NFTs will continue to grow very significantly. We're not probably close to adding #crpyto as a payment mechanism in our retail business. But I do believe over time you'll see crypto become and it's possible ... it's possible down the road," says $AMZN CEO @ajassy. pic.twitter.com/6q6HVolzgUh2 Possible Entry into the NFT Market/h2— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) April 14, 2022
Jassy has experience in the collectibles industry. After graduating from Harvard, he worked as a project manager for MBI, a company that specializes in offering a wide range of collectible products through print and digital media. It’s uncertain how Amazon’s entry into the NFT space will be implemented in a market that has seen a decline in activity.
h2 On the Flipside/h2If sources are true, the company’s size and reach could bring more mainstream attention and adoption to the space, which could positively impact the growth and credibility of the NFT industry. Also, Amazon’s potential entry into the market could lead to increased competition among existing players, driving innovation and advancements in space. The NFT market is at an inflection point, and Amazon’s entry could boost the industry’s vitality.
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