BlackRock ramps up digital assets: hiring for 7 positions worldwide to establish a crypto strategic hub in Asia

【ChainNews】On December 16, BlackRock is strengthening its digital asset team worldwide. According to the latest job postings, this asset management giant has announced seven related positions—six in the United States and one in Singapore—targeting the cryptocurrency and on-chain asset sector.

The core positions in the US focus on iShares digital asset ETFs. One role is “Vice President/Director of Digital Asset Product Strategy,” with a clear mission: to expand the existing cryptocurrency ETF offerings and promote these products to institutional and wealth management clients. The job description also mentions incubating “next-generation products with strong commercial appeal,” indicating that BlackRock is not content with simply replicating existing models but is brewing innovative investment formats.

In contrast, the Singapore position carries greater weight. BlackRock aims to appoint a decision-maker responsible for formulating the digital asset strategy across the entire Asia region. This is not just an operational role—responsibilities include setting business objectives, selecting major investment opportunities aligned with global priorities, and planning multi-year business blueprints. This layout reflects BlackRock’s emphasis on the Asian crypto market.

Institutions are making concrete moves to bet on digital assets. BlackRock’s expansion actions, to some extent, mirror the entire asset management industry’s shift in attitude toward on-chain assets—from watching and waiting to entering the market, from testing waters to deep cultivation.