Speculation had been mounting about the e-commerce giants moves crypto strategy.

The digital currency then brieflysurged above $39,000, its highest price since mid-June.

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Amazon denies it’ll accept crypto, Bitcoin swiftly drops

We remain focused on exploring what this could look like for customers shopping on Amazon.

The response sent Bitcoin plunging below $37,000, while other coins also dipped.

Story byThomas Macaulay

Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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