In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky spoke about cryptocurrency and his company’s efforts to help Ukrainian refugees. Airbnb has approximately 6 million active listings worldwide, with over 4 million hosts. There are active Airbnb listings in over 100,000 cities and towns.
Airbnb has offered to house up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. According to the European Union, around four million people may try to flee Ukraine due to the Russian invasion.
Chesky was asked if Airbnb supports cryptocurrency, as some people in Ukraine are trying to accept cryptocurrency payments after Russia invaded. He responded by saying:
“I’m personally in favor of the idea of crypto, of course. I think it’s really interesting technology. “
Brian Chesky said firmly, “Right now we are really focused on providing housing for refugees. That’s why I put together a team. »
Airbnb announced on Monday that it will provide free temporary housing to up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. According to the UN, more than 600,000 civilians have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion.
Moreover, the CEO said: “We have contacted the governments of Poland, Germany, Hungary, Romania and even countries in the west to offer help”,
“We have been in contact with our hosts, we have obtained funding and we are ready to host up to 100,000 refugees,” he said. “To be honest, we can accommodate as many refugees as we have guests.”
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