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2026-08-20 12:41:26

Laura Shin’s undercover job interview ended when a suspected North Korean hacker was asked to criticize Kim Jong Un

Blockcast, citing a report republished from Crypto City, described an undercover remote interview in which Unchained CEO Laura Shin posed as recruiter "Sophie Wang" to question a software engineer calling himself Justin Lim. The candidate was presented as a young developer claiming ties to Singapore and the United States, but prior research had already linked him to signs that he may actually have been operating from Vladivostok, Russia and may have been involved in a 2022 theft of about $2.7 million from Meta Play. During the call, he appeared stiff in casual conversation and reportedly exposed inconsistencies around his identity, accent, and personal background, while showing strong command of blockchain topics such as multisig wallets and reentrancy attacks. The interview took a decisive turn when Shin asked whether he could say something negative about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. According to the report, he hesitated, said "I think that’s not really…," then blamed a bad connection and abruptly ended the video call. Nine minutes later, he tried to resume contact on Telegram, but avoided the question again before blocking and reporting Shin’s account.

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2026-06-29 23:01:32

Crypto Job Market Crashes 97%: Only 2,932 Active Listings, AI Skills Demand Surges

According to the latest report from Tiger Research, as of June 18, 2026, the crypto industry had only 2,932 active job listings—a drop of over 97% from the estimated peak of 130,000 in 2022. The layoff wave continued through the first half of 2026, with March being the most concentrated month for cuts, involving companies such as Gemini, Crypto.com, Algorand, OP Labs, PIP Labs, and Messari. Messari, after three rounds of layoffs, was acquired by Blockworks for approximately $10 million in June 2026, down from a previous valuation of $300 million. In terms of job structure, centralized exchanges (CEX) accounted for the highest share at 30.8% (904 positions), mainly contributed by OKX, Bybit, and Binance. The stablecoin and payments sector accounted for 13.4%, but was highly concentrated at Tether and Ripple. Meanwhile, demand for AI skills in crypto job postings rose sharply from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026.

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2026-06-29 21:31:22

Crypto Industry Job Postings Plunge 97%, AI Skill Demand Surges to 53%: A Deep Dive into H1 2026

According to the latest report from Tiger Research, as of June 18, 2026, active job postings in the crypto industry have dwindled to just 2,932, a decline of over 97% from the estimated peak of approximately 130,000 in 2022. The wave of layoffs continued through the first half of 2026, with March being the most concentrated month for job cuts, involving companies such as Gemini, Crypto.com, Algorand, OP Labs, PIP Labs, and Messari. Messari underwent three rounds of layoffs before being acquired by Blockworks for approximately $10 million in June 2026, a sharp contrast to its previous valuation of $300 million. In terms of hiring structure, centralized exchange (CEX) positions accounted for the largest share at 30.8% (904 positions), primarily contributed by OKX, Bybit, and Binance. The stablecoin and payments sector represented 13.4% of job postings but was heavily concentrated at Tether and Ripple. The demand for AI skills in crypto job listings surged from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026.

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2026-06-29 20:01:20

Crypto Job Listings Plunge 97%: CEX Dominates Hiring, AI Skills Surge

According to Tiger Research, as of June 18, 2026, active crypto job openings stood at only 2,932, down over 97% from an estimated peak of 130,000 in 2022. The layoff wave continued into H1 2026, with March being the most concentrated month; companies including Gemini, Crypto.com, Algorand, OP Labs, PIP Labs, and Messari all announced layoffs. After three rounds of cuts, Messari was acquired by Blockworks for ~$10 million, down from a $300 million valuation. Centralized exchanges (CEX) accounted for 30.8% of openings (904 posts), mainly from OKX, Bybit, and Binance. Stablecoin and payments roles made up 13.4%, concentrated at Tether and Ripple. Demand for AI skills in crypto job postings rose from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026.

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2026-06-29 19:31:10

Crypto Job Market Crashes 97% from Peak, AI Skill Demand Surges to 53%

According to the latest report by Tiger Research, as of June 18, 2026, the crypto industry had only 2,932 active job openings, a decline of over 97% from the estimated peak of ~130,000 in 2022. The wave of layoffs continued through the first half of 2026, with March being the most concentrated month, as companies like Gemini, Crypto.com, Algorand, OP Labs, Messari, and others announced workforce reductions. Some firms that underwent multiple rounds of layoffs were eventually acquired at distressed prices: for instance, Messari was acquired by Blockworks for ~$10 million in June 2026, down from a previous valuation of $300 million. In terms of job structure, centralized exchange (CEX) positions accounted for the largest share at 30.8% (904 jobs), primarily from OKX, Bybit, and Binance. Stablecoin and payments represented 13.4%, heavily concentrated at Tether and Ripple. Notably, the proportion of job postings mentioning AI skills surged from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026, reflecting the industry's urgent need for technical integration.

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2026-06-29 16:31:46

Crypto Job Openings Plummet 97%: CEX Dominates Hiring, AI Skills Demand Doubles

According to Tiger Research's latest report, as of June 18, 2026, the crypto industry had only 2,932 active job openings, down more than 97% from an estimated peak of 130,000 in 2022. Layoffs continued into the first half of 2026, with March being the most concentrated month. Notable companies including Gemini, Crypto.com, Algorand, OP Labs, PIP Labs, and Messari announced layoffs simultaneously. After three rounds of cuts, Messari was acquired by Blockworks for approximately $10 million, a sharp decline from its previous $300 million valuation. In terms of job structure, centralized exchanges (CEX) accounted for 30.8% of openings (904 positions), mainly from OKX, Bybit, and Binance. Stablecoins and payments accounted for 13.4%, highly concentrated in Tether and Ripple. Meanwhile, the share of crypto job listings mentioning AI skills rose from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026, indicating a rapid shift in technical requirements.

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