Persistent unemployment and fears of further layoffs are the real economic counterpoint to the financial market’s unbridled enthusiasm.
Blockchain Firms Flocked to Hong Kong in 2019: Report
Blockchain firms led the charge of fintech companies that relocated to Hong Kong in 2019.
Facebook Affirms Libra Commitment With 50 New Job Openings in Ireland
Libra may have been scaled back, but Facebook is significantly expanding the team working to support the stablecoin project.
Human Resources Giant Randstad Explores Blockchain to Quickly Match Talent With Recruiters
The world’s largest HR firm has begun using a combination of the Cypherium blockchain and Google Cloud to match talent to corporate needs more efficiently and securely.
US Military Contractor BAE Systems Wants to Hire ‘Cryptocurrency Exploiters’
The role will require candidates to have experience in working with the intelligence community.
LinkedIn Says Blockchain Is Top Skill for 2020
Blockchain is listed as the number one “hard skill” in 2020 in a new report compiled by jobs site LinkedIn. “Last year, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytical reasoning led LinkedIn’s global list of the most in-demand hard skills,” LinkedIn wrote in the report. “They’re all on the list again this year, but a skill […]
Crypto and Blockchain Jobs Have Increased By 26% Since 2018: Research
Wile the number of ads being posted in the space has grown, job seeker interest has plummeted, according to Indeed data.
Bank of America Is Now Hiring in Blockchain, Not Just Filing Patents
Bank of America has begun hiring for blockchain positions, the first indicator that the bank plans to do much else with the tech besides filing patents.
New York’s Financial Watchdog Is Hiring Another Crypto Superintendent
The specialized crypto unit of the New York Department of Financial Services is beefing up its staff with another hire.
Mastercard Is Building a Team to Develop Crypto, Wallet Projects
Payments giant Mastercard is seeking to hire several blockchain execs to lead cryptocurrency and digital wallet projects.
Fidelity Digital Assets Is Hiring 10 More Blockchain and Trading Experts
The crypto-focused branch of the major asset manager is looking to grow its team with the addition of 10 new roles across blockchain and trading.
Facebook Seeking Crypto Wallet Data Engineer, Regulatory Policy Expert
Facebook is seeking a data professional to work on its crypto wallet Calibra, as well as a policy specialist to help with regulatory hurdles.
ConsenSys Launches ‘Jobs Kit’ to Help Devs Enter the Blockchain Industry
Ethereum development studio ConsenSys has launched a blockchain “job kit” to guide developers wishing to enter the growing blockchain space.
PBoC’s Fintech Research Institute Is Hiring Blockchain Experts
A research institute under the Chinese central bank has just announced 29 job openings – three of which focus on blockchain-related expertise.
The US SEC Wants to Hire a ‘Crypto Specialist’ Legal Advisor
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for an attorney advisor to help develop a plan for digital and crypto securities.
‘Big Four’ Consulting Firms Dominate Blockchain Jobs Market, Says Indeed
Deloitte, KPMG and EY are all in the top five when it comes to posting blockchain and crypto job ads in the U.S., according to Indeed.com data.
Blockchain Developer Role Tops LinkedIn’s 2018 Emerging Jobs List
The role of blockchain developer has leaped straight to the top of LinkedIn’s list of emerging jobs for 2018.
Facebook Is Hiring 5 New Staff Members for Its Blockchain Team
Facebook is advertising five job openings for blockchain talent across the areas of data science, coding and marketing.
Crypto Job Interest Has Declined But Is ‘Still Strong,’ Says Indeed
Interest from both employers and job seekers in blockchain and cryptocurrency-related jobs has declined in the past year, new data indicates.
PBoC Is Seeking Blockchain Talent to Help Build Its Central Bank Crypto
China’s central bank is looking to recruit blockchain tech and legal experts as it continues development of a yuan-based digital currency.