Jobs

Economy

US Added Fewer Jobs Than Expected in January, Boosting Case for Stimulus

Nathan DiCamilloFeb 5, 2021

The report will likely influence negotiations over U.S. President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package over the coming weeks.

Jobs

‘Pomp’ Launches Crypto Jobs Board With Gemini, Coinbase and BlockFi

Ian AllisonJan 27, 2021

Morgan Creek’s Anthony Pompliano aims to list 10,000 openings by the end of the year.

Legislation

Rhode Island Lawmakers Hope to Boost State Economy With Blockchain-Friendly Legislation

Jamie CrawleyFeb 10, 2021

A newly introduced blockchain bill aims to provide a "welcoming" environment for fintech companies in a bid to stimulate growth and jobs.

Coinbase

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Is Hiring for a New Canada Operation

Tanzeel AkhtarDec 22, 2020

The cryptocurrency exchange said the new office is due to open in 2021, subject to the local coronavirus situation.

Fidelity

Fidelity Digital Assets Is Hiring More Crypto Engineers

Danny NelsonNov 5, 2020

Fidelity said it wants to improve bitcoin custody and executive services and build products to "support the ecosystem."

Jobs

Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Is on a Hiring Spree in Japan

Sebastian Sinclair

Coinbase is hiring in Japan, with various roles up for grabs in Tokyo.

Coinbase

Coinbase’s Global Marketing Head Latest to Join Mass Exit

Sebastian Sinclair

Global Marketing Head John Russ is the latest in a string of departures from the crypto exchange over recent weeks.

Binance

Binance UK Director Departing After Less Than 6 Months

Ian Allison

Binance’s director of growth and institutional business will take on responsibility for the U.K. arm following the departure of Teana Baker-Taylor.

CBDCs

BIS Seeking Blockchain Expert to Lead Digital Currency Research

Paddy Baker

BIS is looking for a blockchain engineer to take a lead on its digital currency initiatives, which includes CBDC and digital security research.

Podcasts

6 Things Jobless Claims Tell Us About the State of the Real Economy

Nathaniel Whittemore

Persistent unemployment and fears of further layoffs are the real economic counterpoint to the financial market’s unbridled enthusiasm.

Hong Kong

Blockchain Firms Flocked to Hong Kong in 2019: Report

Danny Nelson

Blockchain firms led the charge of fintech companies that relocated to Hong Kong in 2019.

Libra

Facebook Affirms Libra Commitment With 50 New Job Openings in Ireland

Paddy Baker

Libra may have been scaled back but Facebook is significantly expanding the team working to support the stablecoin project.