Global Crypto Hiring Contracts 80% in January 2026; Engineering and Compliance Roles Lead

According to Tiger Research's analysis of global crypto hiring markets, the cryptocurrency job market remains below 2022 peak levels. Per Coincub data, 2025 saw 66,494 new crypto job postings globally, up 47% year-over-year but below 2022 highs. Contraction accelerated in 2026, with January postings down approximately 80% compared to the previous year. Among 2,932 active positions in H1 2026, engineering roles lead at 34.1%, followed by compliance and legal roles at 10.4%. Centralized exchanges account for 30.8% of active positions, while stablecoin and payment sectors represent 13.4%.
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