Citigroup to Hire 100 People for Its Crypto Division: Report
Citigroup is reportedly looking to hire 100 people for its new crypto team. âWe believe in the potential of blockchain and digital assets including the benefits of efficiency, instant processing, fractionalization, programmability, and transparency.âăăCitigroup Growing Its Crypto TeamăăCitigroup is reportedly looking to hire 100 people to grow its digital asset team within its institutional business, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.ăăPuneet Singhvi will be the firmâs new head of digital assets within Citiâs institutional client group, according to a memo to staff seen by Bloomberg News. Singhvi was previously head of blockchain and digital assets within Citis trading business.ăăIn his new role, he will report to Emily Turner, who oversees business development for the broader group. Turner explained in the memo to staff:ăăâWe believe in the potential of blockchain and digital assets including the benefits of efficiency, instant processing, fractionalization, programmability, and transparency.âăăâPuneet and team will focus on engaging with key internal and external stakeholders including clients, startups, and regulators,â Turner noted. They will provide expertise and a strategy for how different Citi businesses â including trading, securities services, investment banking, and treasury and trade solutions â will use blockchain and digital assets.ăăCitigroup stated in