Major hedge funds and trading firms, including Qube Research & Technologies, Virtu, and Jump, are recruiting weekend crypto traders to manage nonstop digital asset markets. Qube’s London-based role for a ‘Crypto | Quant Trader (Weekend Shift)’ requires weekend availability alongside a four-day workweek, emphasizing risk monitoring and strategy execution. This trend reflects the growing influence of crypto on global finance, forcing traditional firms to extend trading operations beyond standard hours to stay competitive in an always-on market.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekCrypto Giants Uniswap, Jump Back Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
Uniswap, Jump Trading, and eight prominent crypto trade associations are preparing a joint statement endorsing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), which seeks to offer legal clarity for developers and miners in the non-custodial crypto space. The BRCA, backed by bipartisan support, is seen as a crucial safeguard for DeFi developers, distinguishing them from traditional financial institutions. The statement urges lawmakers to include the BRCA in the CLARITY Act, a digital asset market structure bill expected for markup soon. The initiative highlights the industry’s push for regulatory certainty while protecting innovation in decentralized finance.
about Crypto Giants Uniswap, Jump Back Blockchain Regulatory Certainty ActJump Trading Expands US Crypto Operations and Increases Hiring Efforts
Jump Trading is expanding its US crypto operations and increasing hiring after a period of reduced activity due to regulatory uncertainty. The firm plans to bolster its digital asset trading team and establish policy liaison positions, while also contributing $15 million to Fairshake, a super PAC aimed at electing crypto-friendly candidates for the 2024 elections. Despite past challenges, including significant losses linked to the collapses of TerraUSD and FTX, Jump is seizing new opportunities in the evolving regulatory landscape.
about Jump Trading Expands US Crypto Operations and Increases Hiring EffortsJump Trading Sues Ex-Engineer for Alleged Intellectual Property Theft
Jump Trading has filed a lawsuit against former software engineer Liam Heeger, alleging he violated non-competition obligations and stole intellectual property to launch his own blockchain startup, Unto Labs. The firm claims Heeger had access to sensitive information while working on its Firedancer project and began planning his new venture before resigning. Jump seeks to enforce the non-competition agreement and recover any proprietary information he may possess.
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