Image via Moon. In April , Amazon indicated that it would not accept bitcoin because «we’re not hearing from customers that it’s right for them. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. There are a lot of theories about why Amazon refuses to accept cryptocurrencies. As of , online shoppers can purchase high-quality cotton tee-shirts with the words «I Accept Bitcoin» on Amazon.