There is a skills gap in the blockchain industry, and universities worldwide have created programs to help produce the next generation of blockchain professionals.
NFT startup Rario loses founders after $120M funding last year: Report
As part of the restructuring efforts at Rario, a number of roles are also being eliminated, according to a report.
Binance head of product quits as executive exodus continues
Binance’ product lead Mayur Kamat says he is passing the baton to “next gen leaders” to take some time off after years of product work.
Binance’s Head of Product Departs
Kamat’s departure follows those of Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann and Senior Director of Investigations Matthew Price and SVP for Compliance Steven Christie, who both left the company in early July.
Crypto headcount surges over 100% since 2019 despite implosions
While industry giants like Binance hire and lay off thousands of people, other crypto heavy-weights like Tether currently only have 60 employees.
Nansen lays off 30% of its workforce
The CEO of Nansen cited two reasons for the layoffs, including an overly aggressive hiring phase during the bull market and the prolonged crypto bear market that followed.
Shaping the future of Web3 employment: Intropia joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
Intropia enables the development of a professional Web3 network with the help of on-chain profiles and introductions.
London emerges as world’s most crypto-ready city for business — Research
An examination of eight key data points determined London to sport the highest crypto readiness to entice businesses and start-ups.
UK gov’t is hiring a central bank digital currency lead for Treasury team
The team lead will determine the “strategic direction” for Treasury’s efforts to develop a digital pound in line with the U.K. government’s agenda.
Remote work could redefine the global workforce for good
While implementing remote work structures seems to be a priority for most tech firms, there are still some concerns about its long-term efficacy.
Coinbase to cut another 20% of its workforce in the second wave of layoffs
Crypto exchange Coinbase announced a further restructuring plan that involves reducing its workforce by 950 employees to cut operational costs amid the bear market.
Crypto layoffs mount as exchanges continue to be ravaged by the prevailing bear market.
Many popular cryptocurrency trading platforms, including Kraken and Coinbase, have recently initiated a fresh round of firings.
Huobi confirms 20% layoffs, denies insolvency rumors
Key Huobi execs, including Huobi Group CFO Lily Zheng allegedly left the company a few months ago following the new shareholders’ takeover.
UK looks for a crypto crime fighter with a $50K salary
The United Kingdom’s top crime agency is looking to hire a crypto investigator with experience of identifying and recovering seed phrases.
Elon Musk faces class-action suit over mass Twitter layoffs
Elon Musk previously won a similar class-action lawsuit brought by Tesla employees, calling the case “trivial.”
Happy Halloween: The five spookiest stories in crypto in 2022
This Halloween, we pay tribute to the crypto investors and businesses that fought through the various financial and technological nightmares that occurred in 2022.
Crypto companies are still hiring, but you may not find a job post about it
Engaging and networking are key tactics for landing a position in the industry during the crypto winter, recruiters said.
Demand for talent in crypto less dependent on market as industry matures
Historically, bear and bull market cycles in crypto tend to correlate with the amount of talent that enters the space.
Tech trade group calls for regulatory clarity, claiming crypto job losses threaten US interests
“It’s time to move the crypto policy debate from “we need regulation” to ‘what are the impacts of specific regulatory proposals?’” said Chamber of Progress.
OpenSea lays off 20% of its staff, citing ‘crypto winter’
The bear market in Bitcoin and altcoins has had a negative impact on staffing levels at major crypto companies, including exchanges, lending platforms and marketplaces.
