Key Takeaways Amazon is hiring a digital currency and blockchain leader, according to a newly published job posting. The new hire will have expertise in cryptocurrency, distributed ledgers, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The leader will help Amazon plan a digital currency roadmap, though Amazon has not announced specific plans. Share this article E-commerce giant Amazon has published a job posting that aims to hire a digital currency and blockchain product lead. Hire Will Have Crypto Expertise The job posting notes that the hire will lead “Amazon’s Digital Currency and Blockchain strategy and product roadmap.” They will also create a case for the development of product capabilities.