<p>Facebook is now advertising for 13 blockchain-related jobs, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/?q=blockchain&amp;page=1">its careers site shows</a>; nearly double as many as <a href="https://www.theblockcrypto.com/2018/12/09/facebook-blockchain-ramps-up-hiring-states-ultimate-goal-is-to-help-billions-of-people/">in December</a>. At the end of 2018, the social media empire's blockchain team stood at 32 personnel according to a LinkedIn search, having publicly launched in May.</p> <p>Recent adverts for a technical 'Marketplace Payments Blockchain' role (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1118331419/?refId=d9e8592c-c634-408f-80a6-37137d5d0905&amp;trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which is no longer accepting applications)</a> could add further weight to speculation that Facebook is creating <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-21/facebook-is-said-to-develop-stablecoin-for-whatsapp-transfers">a stablecoin for WhatsApp transfers in India</a>. Another ongoing vacancy for a 'Brand Strategy' manager might also suggest that the company is ramping up for a pending launch date, with such hires typically corresponding with the end of a product’s technical development phase. Still, the company has been tight-lipped about the full nature of its blockchain tech ambitions for its two billion users, and its plans remain unconfirmed.</p> <p>Several listings, including a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/485535995188937/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Data Scientist</a> role, that appeared in December are still open, although all positions, bar one, were removed from the site temporarily over Christmas.</p>