🚨 BREAKING: Amazon to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum Starting August 2025
SEATTLE, WA – June 23, 2025 — In a historic move that could redefine global e-commerce, Amazon has announced it will begin accepting Bitcoin ($BTC ) and Ethereum ($ETH ) as payment methods across its global platforms starting August 1, 2025.
This decision comes after months of speculation and internal blockchain development at Amazon. CEO Andy Jassy stated,
> “We are building for the future. Crypto is not just innovation — it’s inclusion.”
Key Points:
Amazon Pay wallet will integrate BTC and ETH with real-time conversion to fiat.
Crypto payments will initially roll out in the U.S., U.K., and Germany.
Amazon is reportedly working on its own "AmazonToken" to reward frequent users.
Market Impact:
Bitcoin jumped 6% within the first hour of the announcement.
Ethereum gained 4.2%, breaking past $4,000 again.
Major retailers are now expected to follow suit.