Should employers introduce cryptocurrency into HR benefits?

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

It’s safe to say that cryptocurrency is here to stay. While
some media outlets will claim that Bitcoin is still very much a craze, it is
very close to going mainstream. In Australia, for example, you can now pay with
Bitcoin in a variety of shops and stores. Thanks to wide acceptance and
adoption, more and more Australians are embracing crypto. But where does that
leave the rest of the world? And what about employers handing out Bitcoin via
HR on a reward basis?

Crypto is the future

Despite there still being some concern around the world
with regard to crypto and legality, more and more people are adopting digital
money. Cryptocurrencies present a private, unregulated alternative to physical
cash. It’s easy to get into, and when they spike on the markets, they deliver
some incredible returns. At the same time, many people worry that the regular
lows aren’t worth the risks.  Ask any
seasoned trader, however, and they will likely…