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ConsenSys slashes headcount 11% as chief economist reveals formula for adoption
19.1.2023
ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin confirmed the company would be cutting 96 of its staff to focus its resources on its core businesses
Crypto.com CEO announces 20% staff cut, 'did not account' for FTX collapse
13.1.2023
"While we continue to perform well, growing to more than 70 million users worldwide and maintaining a strong balance sheet, we’ve had to navigate ongoing economic headwinds and unforeseeable industry events. "
Crypto Boss Mike Novogratz Says Its Time to Cut Costs and Survive This ‘Transition period’
11.1.2023
Michael Novogratz, the founder of the US-based crypto financial services firm Galaxy Digital Holdings, argued that the events of 2022 have 'cleansed' the industry and that it is now time to survive the "transition period".
Talking to CNBC on Tuesday, Novogratz said that 2022 was a "grand washout"...
World Bank Report Forecasts Bleak Global Economic Outlook, Citing ‘Adverse Developments’ and ‘Long-Lasting Slowdown’
11.1.2023
On Jan. 10, 2023, the World Bank published its Global Economic Prospects report, stating that the outlook for the global economy and future economic conditions is bleak. According to the report, 2023 growth forecasts have been cut across the board, with the global economy projected to grow by 1.7%...
Ethereum Software Firm ConsenSys to Cut Upwards of 100 Staff
10.1.2023
The news comes the same day crypto exchange Coinbase said it was cutting almost 20% of its workforce
Coinbase to cut another 20% of its workforce in the second wave of layoffs
10.1.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase announced a further restructuring plan that involves reducing its workforce by 950 employees to cut operational costs amid the bear market
Coinbase Cuts Around 20% Workforce as Crypto Winter Rages
10.1.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase has said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring which it expects to be complete by the end of Q2 2023
Huobi Korea Plans to Cut Ties With Parent Company, Strengthen Domestic Presence
10.1.2023
According to a report from South Korea, the Korean subsidiary of Huobi Global is planning to cut ties with the parent company. The management of the trading platform stated that they plan to “strengthen its position” as a domestic cryptocurrency exchange and change its name. Huobi...
Today in Crypto: Traders at an Institutional Crypto Firm Targeted by Hackers Since July 2022, Huobi Korea to Reportedly Cut Ties with Huobi Global
9.1.2023
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SuperRare cuts 30% of staff as growth slows during crypto winter
7.1.2023
Despite only being a week into the new year, SuperRare adds to a number of firms announcing staff cuts such as Huobi and Genesis
Silvergate sold assets at loss and cut staff to cover $8.1B in withdrawals: Report
5.1.2023
Silvergate has reportedly laid off 200 members of its staff, which is around 40% of its total number of employees
Elon Musk: Recent Fed Rate Hikes Might Go Down in History as Most Damaging Ever
24.12.2022
Tesla CEO and Twitter chief Elon Musk says the Federal Reserve’s recent rate hikes “might go down in history as most damaging ever.” The billionaire has urged the Fed to cut interest rates immediately, emphasizing that the U.S. central bank is “massively amplifying...
'Forget a pivot' — markets won't see Fed rate cut boost in 2023, says analyst
20.12.2022
Bitcoin, stocks or else, there is now no light at the end of the Fed rate hike tunnel in 2023, says Jim Bianco
Bitcoin Miners Offered Way to Cut Texas Electricity Usage to Help the Grid
6.12.2022
The voluntary program to lower power consumption during high demand period, might go live around Jan. 1, 2023
Crypto Bank Silvergate Cut to Underweight at Morgan Stanley Following FTX Collapse
5.12.2022
Already down more than 50% over the past month, the bank’s shares are lower by another 3% in premarket action Monday morning
Swyftx cuts 40% of staff as it braces against 'worst-case scenario'
5.12.2022
The Australian crypto exchange said while it had no exposure to FTX, it was "not immune" to its fallout
Cryptocurrency Law Approved in Brazil — Green Mining Tax Exemptions and Asset Segregation Issues Left Out
1.12.2022
A cryptocurrency law, which had been in discussion for several months, has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil after having shed some of the changes presented by the Senate. The proposal left out two planned tax exemptions for green mining operations and the issue of segregating...
Fantom wants to cut token burn rate by 75% to fund dApp rewards program
1.12.2022
"Fantom will become the youtube/twitch of blockchain platforms," commented ecosystem architect Andre Cronje
Elon Musk Warns of Severe Recession — Urges the Fed to Cut Interest Rates Immediately
1.12.2022
Tesla CEO and Twitter boss Elon Musk has warned of a severe recession in the U.S. The billionaire stressed that the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates “immediately,” emphasizing that the Fed is “massively amplifying the probability of a severe recession.” Elon Musk...
Crypto Markets Today: Kraken Becomes the Latest Industry Giant to Cut Its Workforce
30.11.2022
The crypto exchange is cutting 30% of its global staff. ALSO: Bitcoin surges along with equity markets on the Federal Reserve Chair’s dovish tone in a speech Wednesday. Crypto Markets Today is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets