Fidelity’s Crypto Branch to Increase Staff by 70%, President Sees ‘More Inter...

Fidelity’s Crypto Branch to Increase Staff by 70%, President Sees ‘More Inter...

According to Tom Jessop, president of Fidelity Digital Assets, the company is planning to increase staff by 70% because demand for cryptocurrencies continues to keep the firm busy. Fidelity Digital Assets, the subsidiary of the wealth management firm Fidelity Investments Inc., has also seen a significant amount of demand for ethereum. Crypto Demand Pushes Fidelity Digital Assets to Increase Staff Fidelity Digital Assets is looking to increase staff at its locations in Boston, Salt Lake City, and Dublin, according to a Bloomberg interview with Tom Jessop. The new hires will be dedicated to....


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