Crypto Companies Boost US Hiring in 2025
Cryptocurrency companies in the United States are rapidly expanding their teams after new laws and clearer regulations have brought back talent that previously moved overseas.
Hugh Norton-Smith, co-founder of recruiting firm Intersection Growth Partners, said there is now “a massive re-shoring of crypto talent given the regulatory clarity unlocked [in the US].” Much of this clarity comes from new legislation, including the GENIUS Act, signed by President Donald Trump in July, which sets clear rules for stablecoins.
According to Norton-Smith, many US crypto firms once had plans to relocate to places like Dubai or the Cayman Islands, but that trend has reversed. Now, “90% of our leadership searches are US-based,” he said, adding that international offices are turning into small extensions rather than main hubs.
Marieke Flament, author and former CEO of Near Foundation, agreed that crypto hiring in the US has been “very active” this year. She added that the Middle East, especially Dubai, continues to show strong demand, while in Europe, companies are mostly looking for professionals who understand both traditional finance and crypto.
Norton-Smith said companies are now searching for “bilingual executives” who can bridge traditional finance and blockchain, with hiring shifting toward marketing, partnerships, and business development roles. “Crypto has built incredible infrastructure that’s ready to roll,” he said. “Now someone needs to sell it and get users at scale.”
Data from Crypto Jobs List shows the average global Web3 salary is around $103,000 per year, with top roles earning about $160,000.
Trump’s pro-crypto policies fuel the hiring surge
After taking office, President Trump created the Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, a government body coordinating crypto policies, and filled key positions with pro-crypto figures.
The new chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, launched Project Crypto to modernize securities rules and bring financial markets onchain. Atkins later said that only a few crypto tokens should be classified as securities — a major shift from the stricter approach of previous leadership.
These policy changes have led to a surge in US-based hiring. Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse reported that 75% of the company’s job openings are now in the US, while Coinbase announced plans to add about 1,000 American jobs in 2025. Traditional financial giants like Charles Schwab and Fidelity have also begun hiring for senior crypto roles.
Ongoing challenges despite progress
While regulation has become clearer, tax rules for digital assets remain confusing. Lawmakers warned in July that unclear tax guidance is still driving innovation offshore, calling for urgent reform.
Meanwhile, some politicians are skeptical of the administration’s pro-crypto stance. Senator Elizabeth Warren said, “We don’t need regulation written by the crypto industry […] We need regulation that limits the corruption and the ability of elected officials to trade in it.”
Sources:
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-companies-ramp-up-us-hiring-in-2025-amid-regulatory-clarity
https://caldwelllaw.com/news/crypto-regulation-us-summer-2025-legislation/