Jobs related to digital assets have appeared in many companies since August 2020, according to LinkedIn, the social network for job search.
In the United States, the demand for blockchain and cryptocurrency specialists has grown by 615% since August 2020, according to data from social networking site LinkedIn.
According to the service, many companies have vacancies related to blockchain and digital assets. The most active employers in these areas are large financial companies such as BNY Mellon, JPMorgan and others.
In August, several large organizations announced the hiring of experts in the field of cryptocurrencies. For example, Walmart, the largest retail chain in the United States, has begun searching for a head of cryptocurrency products.
The company was looking for a specialist who would develop a development strategy in the field of digital currencies and make it a leader in this segment. In October , 200 Bitcoin ATMs were installed in Walmart stores .
In mid-July, Walmart’s rival online retailer Amazon posted a vacancy for the head of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
After that, rumors appeared on the network that the company was preparing to accept Bitcoin for payment, but this information was officially denied.
