The largest U.S. crypto exchange said it was cutting jobs because of cryptocurrency market volatility and to “optimize” for the artificial intelligence era.
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Coinbase cuts 14% of workforce amid AI-focused restructuring. Bullish spikes on $4.2 billion acquisition to power tokenization.
This wasn't just a layoff. When Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) cut roughly 14% of its workforce, the headline looked familiar.

Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff

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Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) rose 3.58% in premarket trading after CEO Brian Armstrong announced plans to cut about 700 jobs, roughly 14% of the workforce. Arms
Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) is cutting roughly 14% of its global workforce, or about 700 employees, as the cryptocurrency exchange moves to reduce...
The move comes as the crypto exchange navigates volatility in crypto markets. ​
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“In short: AI is bringing a profound shift in how companies operate, and we're reshaping Coinbase to lead in this new era,” Armstrong said, adding, “This is a new way of working, and we need to
Coinbase is laying off 14% of its staff. Its CEO cited AI as the key reason for this, as it pivots to tiny teams and away from layers of management.
Crypto-linked equities are extending Monday's rally into Tuesday morning. Shares of Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL | CRCL Price Prediction), Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN), and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)
Coinbase will pivot to more “one-person teams,” meaning that employees will be asked to act as engineers, designers and product managers all in one — with the help of AI.
Crypto exchange Coinbase said on Tuesday it is laying off about 700 employees, or 14% of its staff, as part of a broader restructuring aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of A
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