Uber had considered accepting payments in cryptocurrency !

The company had explored investing in bitcoin, but abandoned the idea, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an interview, He said the company had already discussed the idea of buying bitcoins, but rejected it.
"We're going to keep our money safe. We are not speculating," Mr Khosrowshahi said.
Also the company may reconsider accepting payments in cryptocurrency in the future, and will implement that option if it would be beneficial. According to Mr Khosrowshahi, Uber will not accept cryptocurrency "just for fun" or for the sake of advertising.