The Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA) latest release, the "2025 Industry Status Report," shows that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has rapidly emerged as the main growth driver of the global blockchain gaming industry. Industry practitioners’ share has soared from 0.5% in 2021 to 19.8% in 2025, achieving the largest regional structural shift in history. The report points out that as Western markets slow down, MENA, Africa, and Latin America are becoming new growth centers. Currently, Africa accounts for 5.5%, and Latin America accounts for 11.9%. The global talent distribution is gradually shifting away from the traditional dominance of Asia and Europe. Among industry participants, women account for 22.7%, reaching a new high, with young generations especially active in MENA and Africa.

PANews, December 8—Alan Howard's hedge fund Brevan Howard currently has 150 employees in Abu Dhabi and is committed to staying there for the long term. It is currently the largest institution operating in Abu Dhabi. He stated that the Gulf city is rapidly rising and is expected to stand alongside Western financial centers such as London and New York, becoming a global financial hub. "A few years ago, I thought it would become the 'third pole' alongside New York and London. Now, I think it is fully heading in that direction." He explained that as more asset management companies and banks move in, trading volumes across various asset classes continue to rise, which creates a flywheel effect: for every fund manager working here, three to four professionals from service providers are also brought in. Nevertheless, much of the infrastructure and core talent supporting the hedge fund industry still remains concentrated in traditional centers. However, Howard

Gate News Bot news, on November 20, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, BDXN (BONDEX) is currently priced at $0.07, with a rise of 35.85% in the last 24 hours, reaching a maximum of $0.14 and dropping to a minimum of $0.04. The current market capitalization is approximately $11 million, an increase of $2.89 million compared to yesterday. BONDEX is a networking platform focused on Web3 professionals. It aims to connect talent with top companies, providing a platform where Web3 professionals can be discovered. BONDEX has over 2 million users, making it one of the largest talent pools in the Web3 space. The platform offers AI-driven job matching, a curated job board with referral rewards, and public profiles designed specifically for Web3. BONDEX's goal is to become the future of the Web3 professional network, for

At the Cerebral Valley Summit, a survey of 300 attendees showed various views on the future of the AI industry, predicting that OpenAI's revenue will reach $30 billion by 2026, while NVIDIA's market capitalization will reach $6 trillion. The conference discussed the trend of Reverse acquisitions and the competition for talent among big tech companies.

Gate News Bot news, on November 4th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, BDXN (BONDEX) is currently priced at $0.05, having pumped 62.80% in the last 24 hours, with a high of $0.05 and a low of $0.03. The current market capitalization is approximately $8.33 million, an increase of $3.21 million compared to yesterday. Bondex is a Web3 professional social networking platform dedicated to connecting talent with top companies. The platform has over 2 million users and offers AI-driven job matching, curated job boards with referral bonuses, and other features. Bondex aims to create the most trusted talent pool in the Web3 space, providing professionals with more discovery opportunities and career development. Important news about BDXN recently: 1️⃣ **The demand for Web3 talent continues to rise**

Golden Finance reports that Microsoft's CEO stated that the company will continue to increase its investment in artificial intelligence, both in terms of capital and talent, to seize the enormous opportunities ahead.

Golden Finance reported that Mercor stated in a blog post that this financing raised a total of $350 million, led by Felicis, which had also previously led Mercor's $100 million Series B funding; in addition, Benchmark, General Catalyst, and new investor Robinhood Ventures also participated in this round of financing. This new funding will be used in three core areas: expanding the company's talent network, upgrading the "expert and training opportunity" matching system, and enhancing service delivery speed.

Foresight News reports, according to CoinDesk, that Aave Labs has acquired Stable Finance to expand consumer access to on-chain savings, with the specific acquisition amount undisclosed. This acquisition will bring Stable founder Mario Baxter Cabrera and his engineering team into Aave Labs, where they will help build new consumer-facing Decentralized Finance products. Cabrera will serve as the Product Director. Stable's technology will be incorporated into Aave Labs' future products, while its existing applications will be gradually phased out. This acquisition marks Aave's third talent-focused deal following its acquisition of Sonar in 2022 and Family in 2023. Aave will continue to expand.

Korean blockchain infrastructure provider DSRV has completed a Series B funding round of 30 billion won, planning to use this to accelerate its global market layout, attract talent, develop new technologies, and expand its business to the United States, Japan, and Africa.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Office for Key Enterprises has announced that 18 companies including the Polkadot Community Foundation have settled in Hong Kong, with a total of 102 key enterprises introduced so far. Polkadot co-founder Vincent stated that they began educational efforts in Hong Kong three years ago. With low tax rates and a rich talent pool, combined with the Hong Kong government's recent regulations on stablecoin licensing, there is optimism about Hong Kong's prospects for promoting Web3.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's Yip Chi Hang pointed out that WA accounts for less than 1% of global digital asset management, and most RWA tokenization products in the market are related to fixed income. The efficiency of blockchain technology in securities trading is still not advantageous. At the same time, he mentioned that the regulatory team consists of about 300 people, of which 50 focus on virtual asset regulation, and plans to introduce external talent to improve efficiency.

Golden Finance reports that Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated, "A remote-first work model is one of the key factors to our success, as it allows us to attract and work with top talent from around the globe. And to be honest, long commutes are not only frustrating but also affect work efficiency." But "remote-first" does not mean "only remote." It is still essential for the team to meet offline regularly (we schedule at least one week each quarter). Additionally, many employees prefer to work on-site every day. For this reason, we continuously create high-quality "office centers" in major cities - which can host team offline meetings and meet the needs of employees who come to work daily. The atmosphere of offline work is indeed very great.

Jin10 data reported on September 26 that Goldman Sachs Chief Operating Officer John Waldron criticized the increasing barriers to talent mobility across the world, coinciding with growing concerns among American companies over the Trump administration's decision to charge $100,000 for key visas. Waldron stated, "We have a very large global business footprint and need and desire talent from all over the world. I think the more barriers are set globally, the harder it is for companies like ours to achieve that." His comments followed remarks made earlier this week by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who said that President Trump’s move to increase H-1B visa fees "caught everyone off guard." According to U.S. government data, Goldman Sachs is one of the largest H-1B visa employers in the American financial sector.

On September 24, Jin10 reported that research by KPMG shows Canadian business leaders are calling for the implementation of policies, regulations, and incentives related to artificial intelligence. A survey conducted by the agency in late August and early September with 750 business leaders found that 92% of them hope the federal government will establish a regulatory framework as soon as possible. 89% believe that providing tax credits for small and medium-sized enterprises adopting artificial intelligence would be a good start, while 91% think the government must provide better incentives for workers to stimulate intellectual property development and retain talent in Canada. KPMG stated that the survey also revealed that 88% believe Canada’s new Minister of Artificial Intelligence will help enhance Canada’s position in the field of artificial intelligence.

UK Prime Minister Starmer plans to waive visa fees for top global talent to attract outstanding scientists and experts, aiding economic rise. This move may target graduates from the top five global universities and award winners, aiming to improve the high-end visa system in response to the impact of the US raising H-1B visa fees.

Gate News Bot news, on September 19, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, BIO (Bio Protocol) is currently priced at $0.17, with a rise of 6.18% in the last 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.19 and a low of $0.15. The 24-hour volume has reached $143 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $290 million, an increase of $16.9 million compared to yesterday. Bio Protocol is a new financial layer of DeSci (decentralized science) aimed at accelerating the commercialization of the best scientific results. The protocol allows anyone to fund, develop, and manage tokenized scientific innovations from universities, companies, and researchers around the world. The Bio ecosystem is driving biotechnological innovation by guiding funds and talent towards the most promising early scientific projects through decentralized financing and coordination. B

Golden Finance reports that Yunfeng Financial, in which Jack Ma holds shares indirectly, announced a placement of a total of 191 million new shares in a manner of old shares first and new shares later, with a placement price of HKD 6.1 per share, raising approximately HKD 1.17 billion. This placement aims to expand the company’s shareholder base and capital foundation, and to increase the company's share liquidity in the market. The raised funds will primarily be used for upgrading the group’s system facilities, talent recruitment, and related capital needs, including but not limited to the launch of comprehensive virtual asset trading services and virtual asset-related investment management services.

The stablecoin boom has benefited crypto assets wallet technology companies like Definance, while also triggering a talent war, leading to increased hiring costs. Definance is facing difficulties in filling 17 positions, and fintech recruitment company Find has indicated that most of the new roles are related to stablecoins, with salaries rising significantly.

According to the Gate News bot announcement from the Gate platform, Gate will launch the spot trading of Project Merlin (MRLN) Token for the first time and start the 294th HODLer Airdrop event. This airdrop event will distribute 200,000 MRLN Tokens, and the event will last until September 16, 2025, 20:00 ( UTC+8 ). The MRLN/USDT trading pair will open for trading on September 16, 2025, at 21:00 ( UTC+8 ). The Merlin project is a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem that mainly includes functions such as crowdfunding, talent matchmaking, community tasks, and secure launches. The MRLN Token adopts the BEP-20 standard, with a total supply of 800 million coins, issued on the BSC network, and the contract address is 0x79be2b20389a869476d183b1f42b9950eaf457d8.

Odaily News Symbolic Capital former head Sam Lehman announced that he will join Pantera Capital as a junior partner. It is reported that Pantera values his expertise in the intersection of encryption and artificial intelligence investments. This crypto venture capital firm has just completed the initial fundraising closing for Pantera's fifth fund (with a fundraising target of $1 billion) and is actively expanding its talent pool. (Blockworks)

Gate News Bot news, on September 5th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, BIO (Bio Protocol) is currently priced at $0.14, with a rise of 7.92% in the last 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.18 and a low of $0.13. The current market capitalization is approximately $239 million, an increase of $17.5 million compared to yesterday. Bio Protocol is a new financial layer of DeSci (decentralized science) aimed at accelerating the commercialization of optimal science. The protocol allows anyone to fund, develop, and manage tokenized scientific innovations from universities, companies, and researchers around the world. The goal of Bio Protocol is to promote biotechnology innovation through decentralized funding and coordination, directing capital and talent to the most promising early-stage scientific projects. Important news about BIO recently: 1️

On September 4th, Jin10 reported that U.S. President Trump recently stated in a television interview that Musk has no choice but to return to the Republican Party. Trump also refuted claims about Musk aligning with the Democrats, calling the Democrats radical left-wing lunatics. Trump described Musk as a sensible person who is just temporarily reserved, believing that Musk will ultimately realign with the Republican Party. Trump praised Musk's talent, stating he is "80% a super genius," while also mentioning that there are some issues to overcome. When asked if he has been in contact with Musk, Trump declined to comment, emphasizing that he still likes Musk.

BlockBeats news, on September 3rd, Sign CEO Xin Yan announced the establishment in Hong Kong and pointed out that Sign will collaborate with multiple listed companies in Hong Kong at this stage to promote the large-scale adoption of related Web3 applications. Meanwhile, Sarah and Jerry are responsible for building the Hong Kong team. In terms of talent, technical and business positions are expected to open for recruitment soon. On the community operation level, Sign plans to hold activities in Hong Kong, including "Orange Karaoke" and offline meetups. The official statement said that its community application Orange

Jin10 data reported on August 22, according to the Korean News Agency, the South Korean government announced the "New Government Economic Growth Strategy" on the 22nd, planning to promote enterprise-led "Thirty Major Technology Leading Projects" with the goal of "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Great Transformation" and "Super Innovative Economy". To this end, the government will provide comprehensive support in finance, tax system, finance, talent, regulation, site selection, and other aspects over the next five years, striving to achieve a potential economic growth rate of 3%. The South Korean government believes that the momentum for economic growth is weakening, and the next five years are the "last golden period" for achieving the AI Great Transformation. To support the relevant strategy, the government will establish a "National Growth Fund" with a scale of over 100 trillion won (approximately 515.8 billion yuan) to develop AI future strategic industries, energy infrastructure, and related technologies and venture capital enterprises.

Odaily News The U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant stated that they are considering recruiting relevant talents from the private sector to serve in the Fed, casting a wide net and considering 10-11 people.

Golden Finance reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant is actively seeking talent for the position of Fed Chair, and Trump is very open to it. We hope to find someone who can restructure the Fed. There are fundamental issues with the Fed. If the data is accurate, the Fed may cut interest rates as early as June.

Gate encryption asset trading platform released the Workplace Transparency Report for Q2 2025, showing employee diversity and high education levels, with over 80% of employees earning above industry standards, 53% participating in training, and 85% recognizing the corporate culture. The employee retention rate is 3.2 times the industry average.

The Trump administration plans to cut the budget of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. by 40% in 2026, which is expected to lead to a decrease in the number of drugs and a loss of talent, potentially affecting the U.S.'s leadership position in global research.

Golden Finance reports that Galaxy Digital executives are focusing on recruiting and retaining talent to support the company's rise. Investors' hesitation towards the Crypto Assets industry is rapidly dissipating. As more and more companies adopt Crypto Assets, the company is experiencing a rapid rise in demand.

Against the backdrop of intensifying competition, the emphasis on talent in quantitative private sales has significantly increased. In addition to attracting with high salaries, new measures such as "one-on-one mentoring by industry experts" have been introduced to optimize the selection mechanism for the long-term cultivation and retention of outstanding talent, and the demand for internationalization is also rising.

According to ChainCatcher news, Fortune reported that Google has reached a licensing protocol with the coding startup Windsurf, ending OpenAI's $3 billion acquisition proposal for the startup, as the exclusivity period for the deal has expired. This transaction failure is a setback for ChatGPT manufacturer OpenAI, occurring at a time when this generative AI startup is facing talent poaching from competitors like Meta. An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed to Fortune that the exclusive period for the $3 billion acquisition deal reached with Windsurf in May has expired, allowing Windsurf to freely pursue other options.

Golden Finance reports that OpenAI founder Sam Altman stated that Trump is concerned about AI infrastructure, and he himself is not worried about the issue of talent acquisition.

Gate News bot message, the competition for dominance in artificial intelligence is no longer just about code, but about talent. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has just announced the establishment of a new artificial intelligence research team called Meta Superintelligence Labs, with members from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. The team is led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman.

Meta has successfully attracted several senior researchers from OpenAI, drawing the attention and response of OpenAI executives. Chief Research Officer Mark Chen stated that the leadership is actively negotiating and adjusting salaries to retain talent. Altman expressed dissatisfaction with this situation, pointing out that Meta offers high signing bonuses.

Jin10 reported on June 29 that Russian President Putin stated on the 29th that the priority for Russia's shipbuilding industry is to expand the number of icebreakers and ice-class vessels operating along specific routes. Putin pointed out that the Russian shipbuilding industry is currently facing four tasks demanded by the times: updating existing production equipment and deploying new production equipment, mastering competitive technologies, deepening international cooperation, and cultivating high-level talent.

Golden Finance reports that three OpenAI researchers have joined Meta, including Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai. Previously, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated in an interview that Zuckerberg has been trying to poach top talent from OpenAI.

Gate News bot message, U.S. President Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social: "Without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all those involved in this operation, we would not have been able to achieve today's (Israel and Iran) agreement. Ironically, it was that perfect strike in the middle of the night that brought everyone together, leading to the agreement."

On June 24th, Jin10 reported that U.S. President Trump stated on his social media platform "Truth Social" that without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, as well as everyone involved in this operation, we would not have been able to achieve today’s "protocol" (between Israel and Iran). Ironically, it was that perfect "strike" late at night that brought everyone together, and the protocol was thus reached!!

According to a report by Jinse Finance and News.Bitcoin, the Solana Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Kazakhstan to establish the first blockchain economic zone in Central Asia, aimed at promoting the development of tokenization in the capital market, cultivating Web3 talent, and attracting blockchain companies to settle.

Gate News bot reports that, according to Bloomberg, Apple executives have held internal discussions about acquiring the AI startup Perplexity AI to meet the demand for more AI talent and technology.

Golden Ten Data on June 18, according to the Financial Times, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman accused Zuckerberg's Meta, saying that in order to catch up in the artificial intelligence competition, it tried to poach developers from OpenAI with a signing bonus of $100 million and higher salaries. Altman said Meta, which has a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion, has started making "huge offers" to employees on his team after its current AI push lagged behind. He added: "I think it's reasonable for them to keep trying. Their current efforts in AI are not working as expected, and I respect their continued proactive attitude3. But none of his "best talents" accepted Zuckerberg's offer. According to a person familiar with the matter, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been hand-picking talent and calling them as part of the plan to advance superintelligence.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that Meta is attracting OpenAI researchers with a signing bonus of up to $100 million, but no one has accepted it so far. Competition for talent is intensifying, salaries are climbing, and Anthropic and Google's DeepMind are outperforming talent retention.

Gate News bot message, Sui has partnered with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to support startups, cultivate local talent, and provide regulatory guidance for Web3 innovation in the Middle East.

According to a report by Jinse Finance, the Solana Foundation has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), laying the foundation for in-depth cooperation between encryption builders and regulatory agencies. Talent Development Program The impact of the sharing economy and industry data Hold seminars and provide consulting services for entrepreneurs. Support the establishment of a Solana economic zone in Dubai. Dubai has already become one of the most crypto-friendly cities in the world. This collaboration will help Solana founders directly integrate into this development momentum.

Gate News bot news, the Solana Foundation announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), involving the following areas: > Talent development programs > Sharing economic impact + industry data > Hosting workshops + consultation meetings for founders > Supporting the establishment of a Solana economic zone in Dubai.

According to Gate.io News bot, CoinDesk reported that New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the first Crypto Summit in New York will be held next week to discuss cooperation opportunities between the city and the Crypto Assets industry. Adams invited Crypto Assets companies and encouraged them to establish operations in New York. Adams emphasized that he will be dedicated to attracting global talent, supporting financial inclusion, and improving government services. At the same time, he pointed out that New York needs to strike a balance between regulation and industry growth, avoiding excessive regulation that stifles the development of the Crypto Assets industry.

Anthropic has launched its first employee stock buyback program, allowing employees to sell up to 20% of their equity at a price of $56.09 per share, with a total amount not exceeding $2 million. This move will provide current and former employees with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, enhancing the company's competitiveness in the talent market.

On May 7th, Jin10 reported that executives of Zhaowei Electromechanical recently accepted an institutional research interview and introduced the company's future business plans. They stated that the company will expand its market share further by parallel development of its own brand and deep penetration of clients; accelerate the commercialization process of dexterous hand products to seize first-mover advantages in industrial and consumer applications; increase investment in AI-driven intelligent innovation to continuously strengthen its technological leading advantages; optimize production capacity layout while actively seizing global growth opportunities; continuously expand and optimize its global layout and accelerate the process of business internationalization; and implement a global talent strategy to strengthen talent reserves.

On April 25, Jin10 reported that Ant Group announced the launch of the "PlanA" AI Talent Special Program, recruiting top AI master's and doctoral graduates from world-class universities to strengthen R&D investment in the field of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). The first recruitment presentation was held at the ICLR2025 summit in Singapore. Ant Group CTO He Zhengyu stated at the conference that Ant will firmly invest in AGI technology to solve the problem of AI inclusiveness together with the industry. World-class problems require world-class talent; for top talent, we only have plan A and no plan B.