Jaya Talent Signal: May-June job market updates
As of mid-June 2026, the crypto/blockchain job market shows a mixed picture: active hiring with many open roles, but significant layoffs (often AI-driven) at major firms, alongside rebounding fundraising that supports growth in specific sectors. https://t.co/VqEMh0U8zc.
Layoffs (May–June 2026 Focus)
The industry saw notable cuts in May 2026, part of a broader 2026 wave totaling over 5,300+ disclosed jobs cut across ~26 companies. Many cite AI pivots for efficiency or market conditions. https://t.co/VqEMh0U8zc
Key May examples (from CryptoJobsList tracker)
Coinbase: ~500 jobs (~14% of workforce) on/around May 5 — market conditions/AI restructuring. https://t.co/VqEMh0U8zc
Kraken: 150 jobs (~5%) on May 16 — AI pivot. https://t.co/VqEMh0U8zc
Dune Research: 40 jobs (~25%) on May 14 — AI pivot. https://t.co/VqEMh0U8zc
Earlier 2026 cuts (for context) included https://t.co/TVPwhQestX (~180 jobs, 12%, March, AI), Gemini, and others. Broader trends show restructuring toward leaner, AI-augmented teams. https://t.co/VqEMh0U8zc
And yet - JPMorgan, BlackRock, Citi are rolling out $300K digital-asset roles.
Fundraising (May 2026)
Fundraising rebounded strongly in May after a slower April. https://t.co/mEg8q4nqjn https://t.co/lcVOEDPv27
~89 companies raised ~$3.08B–$3.52B across ~83–93 rounds (one source notes $3.52B across 83 VC rounds).
Driven by fewer but larger deals, including mega-rounds. Q1 2026 annualized implied ~$4B for the year (below 2025 levels), but May signaled renewed confidence. https://t.co/7xcARND8XB
Largest: Kalshi ($1.2B Series F, prediction markets, led by Coatue).
Top sectors (by deals/capital): Payments (13 deals, ~$252M), Betting & Prediction Markets (led by capital).
M&A picked up (15 deals), e.g., Bullish’s $4.2B acquisition of Equiniti; Kraken parent Payward’s $600M deal. https://t.co/mEg8q4nqjn
This capital inflow supports hiring in high-growth areas like prediction markets, infrastructure, AI integration, RWAs, and payments, even amid layoffs elsewhere.
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🚀 Jaya Talent is Hiring: Solution Engineer
We're looking for experienced professionals with a background in CDN, Networking, and Cybersecurity to join an exciting opportunity with one of our clients.
What You'll Work On
• Troubleshooting CDN, DNS, SSL, and web infrastructure issues
• Supporting customers and resolving complex technical challenges
• Configuring and optimizing CDN and traffic routing solutions
• Assisting with WAF, Bot Management, and DDoS protection initiatives
Requirements
✅ 4–5+ years of experience in Technical Support, DevOps, Web Infrastructure, or related roles
✅ Strong understanding of DNS, CDN, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL, and Networking
✅ Experience with Cloudflare or other CDN providers is a plus
✅ Knowledge of WAF, DDoS Protection, and Web Security
✅ Strong communication and problem-solving skills
📍 Location: Portugal or France
🌍 Remote-friendly
💼 Full-Time
Interested? Apply here 👇
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🚀 Jaya Talent is Hiring – Associate Fullstack Developer (Contractor)
Join a fast-growing company building CDN, Multi-CDN, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions used to improve web performance, reliability, and security.
🔹 Tech Stack
• Python
• React
• Kubernetes & Docker
• AWS
• Linux
• Git & CI/CD
⭐️ Nice to have:
Cloudflare, Elasticsearch, CDN/Web Performance, Cybersecurity, AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Codex, etc.)
💡 What you'll work on
• Backend development in Python
• Frontend dashboards and internal tools
• DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment automation
• Kubernetes-based infrastructure
• High-performance cloud and cybersecurity platforms
📍 Location: Portugal or France
🌍 Remote-friendly
💼 Full-time Contractor
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Jaya Mornings is back — Bangalore edition 🧘♂️🧘♀️
Sunday, 14 June · 7 PM · Indiranagar
2 hours of breathwork, yoga, Trataka & Yoga Nidra — tools to enjoy your work and quiet your mind.
Limited to 20 people. Approval-based.
RSVP: https://t.co/CPzxbJkiiT
🌟 Israel, thank you so much for these kind words - this genuinely made our day!
It was a pleasure finding you and walking through the process together. Knowing that the match felt right from the start, and that the experience felt smooth and human - that's exactly what we strive for every time. 🙏
And the fact that you're still thriving at @Yellow makes it all the more meaningful💛
Wishing you continued success in your journey - you're clearly exactly where you belong! 🚀
🌟 Ashish, thank you for this incredibly kind words!
And we just received this sweet note from @est3r_eth at Yellow, after starting to work with Ashish and his colleague:
"Just wanted to say I’m so grateful to you for those support guys. I absolutely love them, they’ve taken over everything a proper support team should handle, even things I wasn’t even planning to give them around other DEX stuff. Not sure if it’s okay to share this as public feedback, but personally - thank you so much!"
This is why we love what we do.
💛 Placing people who don't just show up - but truly make a difference from day one.
30+ people choose Sufism over crowded (and smelly) Indiranagar clubs on a weekend.
Hosted Sufi Night @BLRxZo yesterday and it was SUCH A BLAST 🫶
Talked about Bulleh Shah, the Charkha and origins of Sufism.
Somewhere along the way, three hidden poets emerged from the crowd and shared pieces of their soul with us.
We ended the night by singing the best of Sufi songs and pouring our hearts out ♥️
To everyone who showed up: thank you. I love you all 🫶
🚀 We're hiring — Marketing Manager → Future Head of Marketing
📍 Remote · US or Europe (US working hours) · Full-time · Start ASAP
Jaya Talent is placing this role for a fast-moving DeFi protocol built on battle-tested trading strategies — backed by a team with $80M+ in course sales, 20,000+ students, and a global community across 150+ countries.
🎯 What you'll own
→ Fundraising funnels for a live Reg D 506(c) + Reg S raise
→ Converting 20k+ warm students into qualified investors
→ Investor messaging, webinars, email automation, CRM
→ Protocol launch campaigns, community, KOL collabs
→ Build the marketing team — step up to Head of Marketing by Q4 2026
✅ You're the one if you
→ Are genuinely in crypto — not just "interested"
→ Have run full-funnel campaigns end-to-end
→ Can write compliant, non-promissory copy without hand-holding
→ Know why TVL and smart contract audits matter
→ Thrive in early-stage, zero-to-one environments
💰 Competitive base + token allocation (vested)
📩 Apply via the link below. We will reach out to candidates who meet all requirements.
🔗 [https://t.co/gcJjeJzLR9]
Are you into sufi, qawwali or classical music? Do you love reading/listening to shayaris?
I’m hosting my yearly “Sufi Night” @BLRxZo with @zhannamanzyk on 31st May. This Sunday.
Join us for a soothing night. Leave your pitches, products and problems aside for 3 hrs 😉
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Jaya Talent Signal: Web3 Job Market - May 2026
Overall: Maturing fast. Hype roles dying. Real product companies hiring selectively.
Hiring
1) ~18,000 active blockchain listings on LinkedIn globally
2) 94 new jobs in May on CryptoJobsList
3) Hot roles: Solidity/smart contract devs, security, compliance, protocol economists
4) Non-technical roles (marketing, community) being automated out first
AI shift
1) AI required in 53% of job postings (up from 23% last year)
2) 69% of Web3 pros moving from execution → managing AI agents
3) AI-proficient mid-level roles avg $115k vs $95k without (+21% premium)
4) 43% of all crypto postings are IT/engineering; BD only 10%
Location
1) Dubai now #1 talent hub, ahead of NY & Singapore
2) Top roles increasingly hybrid/in-person, not fully remote
Layoffs 2026
1) 5,000+ cuts across 25+ companies
2) TON Foundation — ~70-90% of staff laid off
3) Coinbase — ~700 cut (14%), AI restructuring
4) https://t.co/TVPwhQestX — 180 cut (12%), AI pivot
5) Gemini — up to 30%
6) Block — ~4,000 cut
7) Optimism/OP Labs — 20%
Layoffs = efficiency plays, not collapse. Hiring continues in technical/senior roles.
Bottom line: AI fluency + technical depth = job security. Everything else is at risk.
Sources: LinkedIn, CryptoJobsList, https://t.co/HGKEyxXWXl, Bitget 2026 report, insider talks with job seekers & founders.
Wake up before the sun🌅
The Vedas call this time Brahma Muhurta - 96 minutes before sunrise. The most powerful hours of the day.
Here’s what happens when you’re awake for it:
Your mind → Naturally sattvic. Clear. Calm. No noise, no chaos — just pure thought.
Your body → Cortisol peaks naturally at dawn. Your energy, focus and metabolism are primed.
Your spirit → Ancient texts say the veil between you and your higher self is thinnest at this hour. Prayers hit different. Thoughts go deeper.
The science agrees too:
→ Lower cortisol stress response
→ Better mental clarity
→ Improved sleep cycle
→ Higher productivity all day
The sun doesn’t just bring light. According to Vedic wisdom, it carries Sattva - the quality of purity, peace and truth. And for a few minutes before it rises, that energy is yours alone.
No notifications. No demands. No world yet.
Just you and the beginning of everything🙏
The most successful people in history didn’t wake up early because they had to.
They woke up early because they knew something most people don’t.
The day belongs to those who claim it first.
🚀 Hiring: Crypto KOL / Community Partners
Looking for KOLs & trading community operators who can drive REAL trading volume — not just engagement.
✅ Must have:
• Active crypto trading community
• Proof of generated trading volume
• Partner dashboard screenshots / referral analytics
💰 Minimum: $1M+ verified volume
🌍 Regions:
CIS | APAC/SEA | Turkey/MENA | LATAM
🕒 Part-time or full-time depending on community size & performance.
Interested?
https://t.co/DnY6bRHM16
🚀 Hiring: Affiliate Managers KOL (DEX)
We’re looking for high-performing Affiliate Managers with proven experience driving real trading volume in crypto 📈
💡 Ideal candidates should:
• Have generated significant trading volume (100M+ monthly is a strong plus)
• Possess strong affiliate / trader / IB networks 🤝
• Come from perp or futures trading ecosystems
• Be able to demonstrate measurable performance — not just community growth 📊
🌍 Key regions:
• CIS
• APAC / SEA
• Turkey / MENA
• LATAM
Experience working with crypto exchanges is highly preferred.
Apply here 👇
https://t.co/Rf0QkSgj1Z
We’re hitting the road across India 🇮🇳
I am touring the major hubs - Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram - to connect with our talent community, founders, and VCs in person.
btw, if you’re in Bangalore on May 31st, keep the evening free. We’re planning something fun - details coming soon 👀
Want to say hi? DM “INDIA + your city” to https://t.co/kKNOapI44g and we’ll set something up if there will be many people - a walk, yoga, breathwork, or just chai ☕
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Our partners and dear friends from Daos Hub are organizing such a great event week that you can't miss 😊
Daos Digital Assets Week is coming to Dubai! 🇦🇪
May 18–24 | Daos Hub
A closed-door week for the digital assets ecosystem - bringing together decision-makers, founders, institutional leaders, investors, regulators, infrastructure providers, and key ecosystem players.
Not a public conference.
Not a mass networking event.
Seven focused days.
Curated rooms.
Industry leaders only.
Daos Digital Assets Week
The week for digital assets decision-makers in Dubai.
18.05 — RWAs & Onchain Finance
19.05 — Web3 & AI Infrastructure
20.05 — Regulation & Security Deep Dive
21.05 — Institutional & Stablecoins Summit
22.05 — VC Day — Investors Only
23.05 — VC & Founders Gathering
24.05 — Wellbeing & Longevity Day
Dubai has become one of the key global hubs for digital assets. Our goal is to bring the right people into the right rooms and contribute to the ecosystem being built here.
Access is curated: by personal invitation or application review.
Apply here: https://t.co/Qq2hGSuq0z
See you at Daos Hub! 🚀
Long-term games require one thing - make your client’s life simple. No headaches. Go beyond hiring. Be his partner. Predict what he needs before he knows he needs it.
When a client thinks “she/he already knew I’d need this” - you stop being replaceable.
You become the person they call before they’ve even formulated the problem.
In Web3 especially, where founding teams move fast and the talent pool is small and relationship-driven, this posture is a genuine moat.