Crypto hirings surge – 1,600 jobs at Binance, Coinbase, Kraken
Major cryptocurrency exchanges are recruiting for more than 1,600 open positions as industry activity across Binance, Coinbase and Kraken increases.
Major cryptocurrency exchanges are recruiting for more than 1,600 open positions as industry activity increases. The top 10 exchanges by trading volume are hiring across engineering, compliance, product, and operations teams. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have reached new price highs in recent months.
Binance has 303 open roles, with 114 in engineering. A spokesperson said the exchange is prioritizing "selective, high-bar hires in critical areas" to raise execution standards.
Coinbase is recruiting for 318 roles, including 90 in engineering and AI development. "The surge is driven by growing global interest in Coinbase and crypto overall," said Greg Garrison, the company's VP of talent. He stated that hiring remains "steady and strategic" to match global demand.
Binance has 303 open roles, with 114 in engineering. A spokesperson said the exchange is prioritizing "selective, high-bar hires in critical areas" to raise execution standards.
Coinbase is recruiting for 318 roles, including 90 in engineering and AI development. "The surge is driven by growing global interest in Coinbase and crypto overall," said Greg Garrison, the company's VP of talent. He stated that hiring remains "steady and strategic" to match global demand.
OKX advertised 440 roles across compliance, HR, and legal departments. Kraken lists 102 openings, while KuCoin has 63 positions available. Smaller exchanges including MEXC, Bitget, and Bybit are also recruiting, though at smaller scale. HTX currently lists four openings.Sam Wellalage of WorkInCrypto.
Global described the coming months as "absolutely massive" for recruitment. Recruiters say the current hiring momentum is the strongest since before the 2022 market downturn.
President Donald Trump signed legislation on digital dollar-pegged tokens into law, hosted a White House crypto summit, and appointed industry advocates to senior government positions during the past year. These policy developments have affected industry sentiment.
Exchanges are competing with Wall Street and Silicon Valley firms for talent in engineering, compliance, and AI-driven finance. The recruitment drive reflects preparation for scaling operations to support both retail investors and institutional clients.
Coinbase operates as the largest listed U.S. exchange, while Binance remains the largest globally by trading volume. Both companies have expanded their employee bases significantly compared to 2024 levels.
The hiring wave occurs as the crypto market capitalization exceeds $4.2 trillion. Many exchanges are adding staff to handle increased trading volumes and regulatory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Global described the coming months as "absolutely massive" for recruitment. Recruiters say the current hiring momentum is the strongest since before the 2022 market downturn.
President Donald Trump signed legislation on digital dollar-pegged tokens into law, hosted a White House crypto summit, and appointed industry advocates to senior government positions during the past year. These policy developments have affected industry sentiment.
Exchanges are competing with Wall Street and Silicon Valley firms for talent in engineering, compliance, and AI-driven finance. The recruitment drive reflects preparation for scaling operations to support both retail investors and institutional clients.
Coinbase operates as the largest listed U.S. exchange, while Binance remains the largest globally by trading volume. Both companies have expanded their employee bases significantly compared to 2024 levels.
The hiring wave occurs as the crypto market capitalization exceeds $4.2 trillion. Many exchanges are adding staff to handle increased trading volumes and regulatory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
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Sebile Fane cut her teeth in blockchain by building tiny NFT experiments with friends in her living room, long before the buzzwords took hold. She’s driven by a curiosity for the human stories behind smart contracts — whether it’s a small-town artist minting her first token or a DAO voting on climate grants — and weaves technical insight with genuine empathy.
