News on January 8: Multiple companies including Ripple, Robinhood, and a16z are hiring for various crypto-related positions in the United States. Since October of last year, Ripple has added nearly 12 positions to its U.S. team. Robinhood is looking for a compliance officer, content manager, and web developers for its cryptocurrency division. a16z plans to add two cryptocurrency event managers in San Francisco and New York. Additionally, blockchain company Consensys, the developer of MetaMask wallet and the L2 network Linea, is also hiring for 9 key strategic positions in the U.S. Consensys' interim Chief Talent Officer Leona Semmens stated that these new positions will help the company expand in crypto payments, developer tools, and decentralized identity services.