Hiring for Culture: The True Value of Tech Skills
A few years ago, I was recruiting for a cutting-edge blockchain startup, and I met a candidate who blew my mind—not because of their tech skills, but because they genuinely fit the culture. This was a true example of Hiring for Culture. They could hold their own in any room, had a contagious passion for […]
Crypto Custody Advancements and the Battle for Top Talent
It was mid-2019 when I had my first real run-in with the evolving world of crypto custody. I was at a conference in London, mingling with fellow crypto recruiters, when someone mentioned the explosion of new custody solutions. At the time, it felt like a niche problem only a handful of projects were focused on, […]
Binance’s Fall Versus Crypto.com’s Rise: Shifting Tides in Crypto Trading
Shifting Tides in Crypto Trading: Binance Sees Decline While Crypto.com Hits Record Highs In a surprising turn of events within the cryptocurrency trading arena, Binance’s fall versus Crypto.com’s rise has captured the attention of traders and analysts alike. Binance, long regarded as one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, has seen a notable decline in […]
Telegram Outages Strike Europe Amid Legal Woes for CEO
Telegram Faces Widespread Outages Across Europe Users of the popular messaging app Telegram have been encountering significant disruptions since approximately 10:30 am UTC on October 3rd. Reports indicate that the Telegram outages strike Europe, affecting several countries, including Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Kazakhstan, Russia, the Netherlands, and Germany. Details of the Disruption User feedback aggregated by […]
Crypto Taxation Changes: Accountants Enter the Blockchain
There’s a moment I’ll never forget—about two years ago, when a client of mine, deep into crypto trading, casually mentioned they’d never thought much about taxes. “I mean, it’s not like anyone can track crypto, right?” Wrong. Fast forward to today, and that attitude could land someone in serious trouble. With the rapid evolution of […]
Bitwise Leads with First Spot XRP ETF Amid Regulatory Hurdles
Bitwise Proposes First Spot XRP ETF in a Bold Move Amid Regulatory Uncertainty In a significant development within the cryptocurrency sector, Bitwise leads with first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) as Bitwise Asset Management has officially submitted an application to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move, announced on October 2, marks […]
Europe Clamps Down on Monero: Kraken to Delist Privacy Coin Amid Regulatory Shifts
Monero Faces Delisting in Europe Amid Regulatory Changes In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing crypto exchanges, has announced the delisting of Monero (XMR) for its clients within the European Economic Area (EEA). Europe clamps down on Monero with this decision, set to take effect from October 31, […]
Regulators Eye NFTs: Hiring Lawyers with Blockchain Know-How
Let me take you back to a moment that changed the trajectory of my recruitment business. It was 2021, and NFTs were exploding, with digital art pieces selling for millions. In the middle of all this buzz, as regulators eye NFTs more closely, a candidate reached out to me, seeking to break into the NFT […]
Surge in Crypto Heists Despite Fewer Attacks in Q3 2024
The Rising Tide of Crypto Thefts: A Deep Dive into Q3 2024’s Security Breaches In the third quarter of 2024, the cryptocurrency landscape revealed a paradoxical trend: while hacking incidents declined, the Surge in Crypto Heists led to an alarming increase in financial damage. A recent report by cybersecurity firm CertiK shows malicious activities caused […]
Uniswap’s Fee Hike Ignites Revenue Growth Amid Regulatory Challenges
Uniswap’s Strategic Fee Adjustment Spurs Significant Revenue Growth In a bold move to enhance its revenue streams, Uniswap Labs, a trailblazer in the decentralized exchange (DEX) arena, implemented Uniswap’s fee hike on its user-interface swap fees in April 2024. This adjustment has catalyzed a notable surge in fee revenue, with recent data from DefiLlama highlighting […]
AI Policing in Crypto: How Will It Impact Jobs?
I’m on a call with a developer who just lost their job because their firm integrated AI policing in crypto to monitor transactions. It wasn’t just a regular AI tool; it was one designed to predict and flag suspicious activity, cutting down manual reviews. Now, this wasn’t a rare situation—it’s a trend that’s reshaping the […]
The Fall of an Unauthorised ATM Empire in the UK
The Unraveling of a Crypto ATM Empire: Legal Repercussions and Regulatory Oversight In a landmark case that underscores the tightening grip of regulatory bodies on cryptocurrency operations within the United Kingdom, Olumide Osunkoya has entered a guilty plea to multiple charges linked to his Unauthorised ATM Empire. This case marks a significant development in the […]
Cryptocurrency Firms Settle with SEC Over Unregistered Security Sales
TrustToken and TrueCoin Settle with SEC for Unregistered Securities Sales In a significant development within the cryptocurrency sector, TrustToken and TrueCoin, the organisations behind the TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin, have recently joined the ranks of Cryptocurrency Firms Settle with SEC. The settlement addresses allegations that the firms engaged in fraudulent and unregistered sales of investment contracts […]
Puma’s Web3 Play: Talent Wars in Blockchain Development
It was late 2021, and I remember sitting in a meeting with a crypto gaming studio CEO who told me, “If Puma gets into Web3, everything changes.” At the time, it felt like a bold prediction. But fast forward to today, and here we are—Puma’s Web3 play has not only arrived but is shaking up […]
FTX Bankruptcy Claims Hit $11 Billion as Crucial Court Date Nears
FTX Bankruptcy Saga: Claims Soar to $11 Billion as Court Date Approaches The latest development in the FTX bankruptcy case reveals that total claims from affected parties have surged past $11 billion. This staggering figure emerged during the ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings, with a critical court hearing scheduled for October 7, 2024, to confirm the […]