talent

According to the "Web3 New Generation Talent Insight Report" released by Bitget, the core challenge currently facing the industry is not a shortage of talent, but rather the misalignment of recruitment barriers and employment channels. Data from a multi-regional survey based on the Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) initiative shows that 54% of respondents view the requirement of "prior experience" for entry-level positions as the biggest obstacle to entering the industry, while 52% point out that school education lacks practical skills.From the perspective of regional distribution and trends, Web3 continues to attract highly educated talent and emerging market talent. Nearly 46% of respondents are aged between 23 and 30, and over 58% hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree; in terms of career preferences, 61% of respondents consider "the integration of AI and blockchain" as the most desirable career path, while another 62% believe that guidance from industry veterans is the most helpful in accelerating career development.Currently, the number of registered students at the Blockchain4Youth Learning Center has surpassed 10,000, and students who complete the courses can obtain certificates and job opportunities, thereby closing the loop from learning to career paths and providing talent support for the next phase of industry growth.

According to official news, YZi Labs announced the launch of the recruitment platform YZi Talent, integrating open positions in Web3, AI, and biotechnology from its portfolio.The first batch of positions includes Backend Chief Engineer at predict.fun, Frontend Staff Engineer, and Founding Business Leader at AgriDynamics Robotics, with more companies set to join in succession.

According to Bloomberg, as crypto-native companies like Coinbase continue to lay off employees on a large scale and the industry as a whole is in a downturn, traditional financial institutions such as JPMorgan and BlackRock have recently bucked the trend by posting dozens of digital asset-related positions, becoming a major highlight in the current crypto job market.Analysts point out that having a background in Wall Street has become an important asset for crypto talent to maintain their competitive edge in employment during the industry's downturn.

According to CoinDesk, the American Innovation Project (AIP), a U.S. technology policy advocacy organization, has added two policy researchers, including Jacob Smagula, who has a background in the cryptocurrency industry, to join Congressman Ritchie Torres's team to participate in legislation related to digital assets.It is reported that Smagula previously worked in the government affairs team of the Bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently engaged in policy research at the DeFi Education Fund, possessing experience in communication between the cryptocurrency industry and regulators. AIP was established in 2025 with support from organizations such as the Digital Currency Group, aiming to provide Congress members with professional insights and policy support on emerging technologies like AI and digital assets. This appointment is seen as a signal of further professionalization in U.S. cryptocurrency legislation and regulation.

Bitget officially launched the "Blockchain4Youth Learning Center" with its first course, aimed at providing a systematic blockchain learning path for young people and further connecting knowledge learning with career development. After completing the course and passing the assessment, students will receive a certificate of completion issued by Bitget's Chief Marketing Officer Ignacio Aguirre Franco, serving as an official certification of their Web3 capabilities. Certificate holders can gain more industry exposure and priority employment opportunities among the partner employers of the Blockchain4Youth Talent Alliance.To bridge the gap from learning to employment, Bitget has partnered with the Web3 recruitment platform Bondex to provide students with a transparent job-seeking channel and a talent pool connection mechanism. Bondex co-founder Ignacio Palomera stated that the project aims to address the real issues faced by learners, such as "lack of industry connections after completing the course, insufficient effective certification, and unclear job-seeking paths," building a more direct bridge between young talent and recruiting companies.So far, the Bitget Blockchain4Youth series of projects has attracted over 15,000 young participants. Bitget CMO Ignacio Aguirre Franco pointed out that the goal of the learning center is to transform young people's interest in Web3 into a tangible entry path. As the program continues to advance, Blockchain4Youth is gradually evolving from a single event project into a long-term infrastructure focused on Web3 education, career guidance, and talent development.

According to the Hong Kong Economic Times, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) submitted a proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the Hong Kong Legislative Council, suggesting a salary increase of 3.5% to support regulatory work in key and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual assets, and recommending the addition of 15 positions. It is reported that the AFRC previously released a report stating that companies involved in virtual asset trading belong to emerging industry projects and will be one of the targets for inspection. In addition, auditors currently face challenges including verifying the ownership and existence of virtual assets, the complexity of valuations, increased fraud risks, and the lack of unified accounting standards for virtual assets.

The founder of Gate, Dr. Han, proposed in the 2025 year-end open letter that "a Gate App connects the complete digital economic life" as the core goal for the platform's next phase towards Web3. He pointed out that the industry's focus is shifting from short-term price fluctuations to the robustness of platforms, asset transparency, and long-term ecological capabilities. With significant improvements in blockchain performance, cross-chain capabilities, and user experience, Web3 is gradually integrating into real scenarios such as investment, wealth management, payment, and asset management, rather than being just a tool for a few technical users.This judgment is also based on Gate's actual achievements over the past year. Data shows that Gate's spot trading volume and liquidity rank second globally, while contract trading volume and overall strength remain in the top three worldwide; in terms of asset security, as of the latest reserve report, Gate's reserve ratio exceeds the industry average and is one of the platforms with the most publicly disclosed reserve coin types in the industry. Gate continues to bridge on-chain and off-chain infrastructure, advancing the high-performance Layer 2 network Gate Layer, on-chain applications, and wealth management system construction, while simultaneously expanding its global compliance layout and brand influence. To achieve this goal, Gate will increase talent investment in 2026, establish leading incentive and bonus mechanisms for core and key positions, and recruit top talent globally, working together to integrate Web3 into daily life in a more "seamless yet real" manner through more robust products and infrastructure construction.

Bitcoin Layer2 network Stacks announced a partnership with Talent Protocol to launch the weekly builder challenge in December. The theme of the first week's challenge is to develop Bitcoin applications using the new features of the Clarity 4 smart contract language.The total reward for the first week's challenge is 5000 $STX. Clarity 4 has added several features, including asset protection, contract verification, and secp256r1 signature support. The challenge is currently live on the Talent Protocol platform, and community participation is active.

Regarding the recent "Coinbase acquires Vector.fun" matter, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform, "Earlier this year, I mentioned that we would elevate our Solana gaming level. Since then, we have introduced AgentKit and x402 to Solana and upgraded the infrastructure to expand services (block processing throughput increased by 5 times, RPC performance improved by 4 times). Now, we will bring in SOL native technology and talent to connect to our platform, enhancing Coinbase's support for Solana transactions. This is how we build the exchange of everything."

According to Jinshi News, Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, is hiring two of the most senior precious metals traders from HSBC Holdings. This stablecoin giant is leveraging its substantial financial resources to build a large gold reserve and challenge existing participants in the gold and silver markets.According to insiders, Vincent Domien, HSBC's global head of metals trading, will join the cryptocurrency company in the coming months, along with Mathew O'Neill, the head of precious metals for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.In recent years, Tether has actively expanded its footprint in the precious metals sector, accumulating one of the largest gold reserves in the world, outside of banks and nations, as part of its over $180 billion in reserve assets. HSBC is a cornerstone in the precious metals field and is widely regarded as the second-largest player after JPMorgan, with a business scope that includes futures trading, vault custody, and the global transportation of gold bars.

ChainCatcher news, the AI-verified decentralized talent network TradeTalent has completed $8 million in funding, led by Nasdaq-listed company Allied Gaming & Entertainment and technology engineering firm Hicop Engineering Pte. Ltd. The funds will be used to enhance AI skill verification capabilities, expand the global network of enterprises and talents, and further integrate and optimize the platform's trustless infrastructure.