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How much do crypto economics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for crypto economics in the United States is $97,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is crypto economics?

Crypto economics is the study and design of economic incentives and mechanisms within blockchain and cryptocurrency systems. It combines cryptography, game theory, and economic principles to encourage desired behaviors and secure decentralized networks. By aligning incentives for participants, crypto economics helps ensure the reliability, security, and sustainability of protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Understanding crypto economics is essential for building and maintaining robust decentralized applications and platforms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crypto economist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Crypto Economist, you need a strong background in economics, mathematics, game theory, and blockchain technology, often supported by an advanced degree in economics, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with blockchain protocols, smart contracts, data analysis tools (like Python or R), and sometimes certification in blockchain technologies is highly valued. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly are essential soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for designing sustainable token economies, analyzing incentive structures, and ensuring the robustness and fairness of crypto-economic systems.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in crypto economics roles?

Professionals in Crypto Economics often face the challenge of designing incentive mechanisms that align the interests of diverse stakeholders while ensuring network security and sustainability. The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and emerging technologies also require constant learning and adaptability. Additionally, balancing theoretical economic models with real-world user behavior can be complex, necessitating close collaboration with engineers, product managers, and legal teams. Navigating these challenges offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for significant impact within blockchain projects.

What is the difference between Crypto Economics vs Blockchain Analyst?

AspectCrypto EconomicsBlockchain Analyst
Required CredentialsEconomics degree, knowledge of blockchain protocols, cryptographyComputer science, data analysis, blockchain technology
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, economic modeling, tokenomics designData analysis, blockchain platform evaluation, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageCrypto projects, blockchain startups, DeFi platformsCrypto companies, consulting firms, blockchain development teams

Crypto Economics and Blockchain Analyst roles overlap in blockchain industry usage and require technical knowledge. However, Crypto Economics focuses more on economic modeling and tokenomics, while Blockchain Analysts concentrate on data analysis and platform evaluation. Both roles are essential for blockchain projects but serve different core functions.

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Infographic showing various Crypto Economics job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Internship, 67% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 66% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,999 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

Senior Treasury Analyst - Derivatives (FCM & Nadex)

Chicago, IL • On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Crypto.com is one of the world's largest cryptocurrency and financial services platforms, founded in 2016 and serving customers across the globe. In the United States, Crypto.com operates a fully regulated derivatives business through Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (formerly the North American Derivatives Exchange, or Nadex) - a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization headquartered in Chicago - together with its affiliated Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), Foris DAX FCM LLC.
This structure gives Crypto.com control over the full U.S. futures stack - exchange, clearing house, and broker - a regulated footprint that is rare among crypto-native firms. It places the business at the forefront of prediction markets, one of the fastest-growing and most talked-about areas in finance today, where customers can trade on the outcomes of real-world events. This is a high-growth, high-visibility business - and the Treasury function sits right at the center of it, safeguarding customer funds and ensuring the liquidity that keeps these markets running.
Role Overview
Reporting to the North America Treasurer / Head of Treasury, the Senior Treasury Analyst supports treasury-related activities for the FCM and Nadex entities, with a primary focus on cash and liquidity management. The position is critical to ensuring continuous compliance with National Futures Association (NFA) and CFTC regulatory requirements, which demand ongoing monitoring of cash balances, customer segregation, and liquidity sufficiency. This is a hybrid role: in addition to treasury, the analyst carries selected accounting and finance responsibilities, partnering closely with the Accounting and Finance teams on month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. The role also supports the strategic growth of the derivatives and prediction markets business globally.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily cash and liquidity management for FCM and Nadex entities, ensuring sufficient funding to meet all customer and operational obligations.
  • Continuously monitor liquidity positions to maintain compliance with NFA and CFTC requirements, including customer segregation and secured funds rules.
  • Execute and oversee daily, intraday, and monthly cash movements across settlement, customer, and house accounts.
  • Manage and enhance relationships with banking partners, clearing FCMs, and third-party service providers (TSPs).
  • Prepare and review daily and monthly regulatory reporting for FCM and Nadex entities.
  • Partner with Product and Trading teams to support expansion of derivatives offerings and ensure treasury readiness for new products.
  • Support onboarding and operational readiness for Nadex direct members, including customer deposits, withdrawals, and service requests.
  • Oversee reconciliation processes between trading systems and bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Lead the development and distribution of daily treasury dashboards, including performance and liquidity metrics.
  • Collaborate across treasury teams to support broader Crypto.com entities and custody/vault operations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance automation, control, and reporting accuracy.

Accounting & Finance Responsibilities
As a hybrid treasury, accounting, and finance role, this position also contributes to:
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations related to treasury and cash operations.
  • Reconcile general ledger cash and settlement accounts, ensuring activity is recorded accurately and on time.
  • Partner with the Accounting and Finance teams on financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
  • Help maintain internal controls and support internal and external audit requests.

Regulatory Focus (Critical)
This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements applicable to FCMs. It is a deadline-driven function with strict, recurring timelines for regulatory reporting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Continuous monitoring of customer segregated funds (CFTC 1.20, 30.7, 22.2).
  • Daily verification of sufficient liquidity to meet customer obligations.
  • Accurate and timely reporting to the NFA and CFTC.
  • Maintenance of appropriate residual interest and liquidity buffers.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of treasury, accounting, or financial operations experience.
  • Solid understanding of cash management and liquidity risk (familiarity with Futures Commission Merchant operations is helpful but can be developed on the job).
  • Working knowledge of core accounting and finance processes, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Experience with process automation and improving operational efficiency.
  • Experience with regulatory reporting frameworks (NFA and CFTC).
  • Experience managing banking relationships and payment flows.
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
  • Comfortable working to strict, recurring deadlines, particularly for time-sensitive regulatory reporting.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct experience at an FCM, Designated Contract Market, clearing house, or derivatives clearing organization.
  • Working knowledge of customer segregation rules (CFTC 1.20, 30.7, 22.2) and residual interest requirements.
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • Hands-on experience with a treasury management system (TMS) and advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus.
  • Exposure to digital assets, crypto markets, or other emerging financial products.

$75,000 - $100,000 a year
Life @ Crypto.com
Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.
Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.
Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.
Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.
One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.
Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?
Benefits
Competitive salary
Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
401(k) plan with employer match
Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.
About Crypto.com:
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
Learn more at https://crypto.com.
Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.
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