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More traders, quants, technology specialists and bankers are heading towards crypto ventures in search of fresh challenges
Those who have made the jump say more flexibility and more interesting work are driving an exodus of bankers to the digital asset space
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Senior executives at some of the world’s largest investment banks are ditching mainstream finance for cryptocurrency jobs, often seeking more excitement and higher rewards in a sector regulators have dubbed the “Wild West”.
Exits of traders, quants, technology specialists and bankers from traditional Wall Street or City backgrounds for crypto ventures are gaining pace, according to recruiters and professionals who have made the move, even as major players invest more in the sector.
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