Crypto Job Postings Triple to 1,241 in September — SkimNews
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- CryptoJobsList recorded crypto job postings surging from 382 in July to 886 in August and 1,241 in September 2026, more than double January's 573 — the busiest month until August
- Applications moved in the opposite direction, falling from 25,700 in July to 24,631 in August and just under 20,000 in September
- Finance, engineering, and trading led hiring demand over the July–September window, with stablecoins, AI, security, and compliance also in the top 10 categories
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills, reflecting the three largest networks in the industry
- The number of recruiting companies rose to 125 in September, up from 107 in July after dipping to 77 in August
- 2025 comparable data showed no August–September surge — the year's most active month was October with just 373 listings, and July through September were flat
Why it matters: The crypto job market enters Q4 2026 with 1,241 open roles — the highest of the year — but only about 20,000 applicants chasing them, down from 25,700 in July, meaning specialist talent in finance, engineering, and trading faces a tighter labor market even as overall hiring rebounds.
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