eBay could be the next big tech company to start accepting cryptocurrency payments after a host of other companies decided to allow their customers to pay with crypto this year.
The company says it is open to accepting cryptocurrency payments in the future. eBay also admitted that it will be getting non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platform very soon.
Crypto mainstream presence expands
A few years ago, major financial institutions were shunning the crypto asset class, but that has changed. Cryptocurrencies are gradually winning the hearts of top players in the mainstream and many will see Ebay’s entry into the industry as a major step towards wider adoption.
After PayPal started allowing crypto transactions late last year Tesla announced its acceptance of the asset class for payments for its car models.
Jamie Iannone, chief executive officer of eBay, stated that the company may not be rolling out crypto the new feature now, but it’s something they are looking at in the future.
“We have no immediate plans, but it is something we are keeping an eye on,” he stated. Iannone added that collectibles have always been attractive to eBay, and it is planning to explore the NFT version.
The growing interest in NFTs
eBay seemed to have disappointed some investors when it released the second-quarter profit forecast last week. However, it assured them that the quarter has been filled with expansion and investment plans.
The company also said it is considering entering the NFT market and is looking for ways to make it possible.
NFTs have grown in popularity over the past few months, with some of the artworks sold for millions of dollars. Musicians
