BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup are actively expanding their digital asset operations, offering lucrative positions as they establish permanent crypto desks. BlackRock has posted a Managing Director role in New York with a salary range of $270,000 to $350,000, reflecting the growing demand for crypto expertise. This move is part of a broader trend, with crypto job listings rising over 40% since late 2023. The surge in hiring is driven by the need for institutional trading, fund accounting, and compliance roles, spurred by the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This marks a shift from previous cycles, focusing on regulated product infrastructure rather than speculative projects. As Wall Street integrates crypto into traditional finance, the competition for talent intensifies, with Singapore seeing a 158% increase in crypto job listings, highlighting the global scale of this expansion.