Wall Street’s Crypto Hiring Surges Post GENIUS Act

- Major financial firms ramp up crypto hiring following regulatory advances. - Landmark legislation boosts institutional interest in digital assets. On August 14, 2025, Cointelegraph reported that Wall Street giants Charles Schwab and Fidelity are actively expanding their cryptocurrency operations by recruiting for senior-level positions in crypto trading, risk analysis, and blockchain. This hiring surge follows the GENIUS Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on July 18, 2025. The legislation established a clear framework for stablecoin regulation, thereby catalyzing broader institutional interest in digital assets. The GENIUS Act has also prompted JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America to explore financial products linked to cryptocurrencies. This move reflects a growing wave of digital asset adoption among major financial institutions as the regulatory milestone drives Wall Street to deepen its integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance systems. In addition to crypto-specific roles, financial institutions are now seeking specialized expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital asset space, using targeted recruitment to capitalize on evolving regulations and align blockchain innovation with existing finance models. Meanwhile, upon its return in September, the U.S. Senate is set to review a market structure bill. This bill is expected to offer regulatory guidance that could further enrich collaboration between cryptocurrency markets and traditional finance. As firms closely monitor these developments, they are accelerating efforts to integrate digital assets seamlessly into their service offerings.