Binance is targeting untapped crypto talent through its Seeds program, offering mentorship, real-world training, and full-time roles to early-career professionals and university graduates.
Binance Seeds Deploys Pioneer Program to Capture Raw Talent Before Rivals Do
Crypto exchange Binance rolled out a new early-career development initiative on April 1 aimed at attracting and nurturing the next wave of talent in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The program, called Binance Seeds, is structured to support both entry-level professionals and students through two distinct offerings: the Pioneer Talent Program (PTP) and the Binance Accelerator Program (BAP).
In a statement announcing the launch, the company said:
We’re excited to introduce Binance Seeds, our early careers program designed to nurture early-career talent and accelerate career growth. Binance Seeds features two tailored tracks: Pioneer Talent and the Binance Accelerator Program.
The Pioneer Talent Program targets candidates with up to five years of experience, providing full-time employment and access to on-the-job training, mentoring from seasoned professionals, and exposure to real-world challenges in the crypto ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Binance Accelerator Program is a short-term opportunity lasting three to six months, specifically designed for university students and recent graduates.
Both paths are part of Binance’s broader strategy to cultivate innovation and ensure a sustainable talent pipeline within its global workforce. The company also underscored the program’s relevance in a rapidly evolving field, stating:
The future of crypto is driven by today’s innovators. If you’re at the start of your crypto journey, Binance Seeds offers the platform, mentorship, and opportunities you need to grow and make an impact.
Several alumni have highlighted the transformative nature of the program through their personal experiences. Ivan, a participant in the Pioneer Talent Program, reflected: “I never imagined a leading crypto company would take a chance on someone with minimal experience. But that’s exactly what this program is about – giving early-career talent the opportunity to learn from the best and contribute to something bigger: financial freedom.” Dini, who joined through BAP and now works full-time, stated: “From day one, I fell in love with the culture of freedom and collaboration.” Ray Yee noted his career growth post-internship, while Sebastian emphasized how his participation enhanced his technical expertise, especially during high-stakes events like the Ronin Bridge hack.
Crypto Carnage: $509M Wiped Out Post-Trump Tariff Bombshell as BTC, ETH, SOL Spiral
Bitcoin ( BTC) experienced a swift and pronounced decline hours after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled new tariff measures, collapsing to an intraday floor of $82,352 by 7:15 p.m. ET.
Trump’s Tariff Tremors
Traders swiftly mobilized, engaging in a high-stakes contest to reverse the digital currency’s trajectory, mounting a spirited but fleeting defense of the $83,000 level—a symbolic bastion of psychological support. The cryptocurrency’s vulnerability resurfaced Wednesday afternoon, hours after Trump’s “Liberation Day” remarks, as BTC briefly revisited its earlier low after a brief stint above $88,000.
Despite tentative stabilization near $82,000, the asset clung to a 2.5% 24-hour deficit. Trump’s policy declaration sent shockwaves through digital asset valuations, stripping 3.43% from the collective cryptosphere’s worth, which settled at $2.64 trillion at its weakest point. While BTC weathered a 2.5% contraction, ether ( ETH) surrendered more than 6% of its value, and solana ( SOL) relinquished 6.6%, reflecting heightened sensitivity among alternative tokens.
Derivatives markets bore the brunt of this upheaval, hemorrhaging $509 million in liquidations—$176 million extracted from BTC-focused positions—as 181,544 traders faced margin calls. Parallel disarray gripped after-hours traditional finance (TradFi): Futures pegged to the Dow Jones Industrial Average cratered by 918 points, while broader U.S. equity futures imploded following Trump’s revelation of tariffs exceeding 10%, with select nations confronting even steeper trade barriers.
By 7:20 p.m. ET Wednesday, BTC’s precarious equilibrium near $82,000 telegraphed mounting bearish sentiment, as selling pressure threatened to breach critical technical thresholds. In stark contrast, gold—often hailed as a haven asset—drifted upward, opening at $3,134 per ounce before methodically ascending to $3,152 by nightfall, its measured gains forming a quiet rebuke to crypto’s tempestuous theatrics.
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