American retailer GameStop разместила vacancy for a security analyst who understands blockchain, cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The role requires a bachelor’s degree and more than five years of relevant experience. GameStop noted that the candidate must be reachable and able to take calls outside normal working hours.
Founder of the Canadian recruitment firm FinTech Recruiters, Nako Mbelle, in comments to Decrypt noted that the analytics position at GameStop could signal the company’s intention to enter the NFT market.
“This position looks as if they are building something serious, as they are considering security,” said Mbelle.
In January 2021, GameStop’s stock on the New York Stock Exchange reached $347. This was preceded by a call on the r/WallStreetBets subreddit not to let the big players sink the company.
GameStop’s rally proved costly for major short sellers, notably for Melvin Capital—the hedge fund lost 53% of its capital in January.
Against the stock pump, the cryptocurrency-friendly platform Robinhood restricted trading in several assets. This provoked discontent among authorities and investors, who suspected the service of colluding with Melvin Capital and market maker Citadel.
Later, co-founder Vlad Tenev, in a conversation with Tesla founder Elon Musk, explained this decision as due to “an unprecedented load” and a desire to protect users. He also rejected reports of collusion with large players.
On February 18, the heads of Robinhood, Citadel, Melvin Capital and Reddit дали показания at congressional hearings in the United States.
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