This is very good news for the entire market of cryptocurrency. The leadership of Amazon monitors technological innovations and demand. This is just the beginning. Soon we will see a blockchain race between the technological giants (Amazon, Google, Apple).
Switzerland is very conservative and strict in financial matters. Confidentiality is their thing. I believe that they want to support the image of the country and be in a trend.
African countries have two options: improve the financial situation by using cryptocurrency or worsen. Everything depends on the governments of these countries and regulation. Taking into account the high level of corruption, I am sure that only the officials will become richer at the expense of the cryptocurrency.
At the moment, such purchases by bitcoin are illogical. Bitcoin is now more suitable for the accumulation and transfer of capital. But not for small purchases.
There are reasons for this. Residents of rich countries are more educated, they are better versed in technology and investment. In addition, they have the money to buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
The legality of the cryptocurrency in each individual country depends on many factors: - the central bank and the financial system of the country; - well-being of citizens of the country; - the way of filling the country's budget; - relations with G20 countries; and other factors.
Sooner or later all countries will legitimize cryptocurrencies. There is no doubt about this. The question is, what laws will regulate cryptocurrencies. How tough the conditions will be.