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Binance CEO brushes off negativity, assures firm has 'no liquidity issues'
8.9.2023
Despite the so-called FUD, Changpeng Zhao said in reality, the crypto industry has scored a number of massive wins in recent weeks
OKX plans to enter India, hire local employees for Web3 exploration
1.9.2023
The CMO of OKX says the company is looking into its entrance in the Indian market through hiring local employees and “understanding the culture.”
Indian Crypto Layoffs Continue as CoinSwitch Fires 44 Employees Citing Redundancy in Roles
29.8.2023
CoinSwitch, an Indian crypto unicorn, has become the latest in the crypto layoff spree in India, announcing job cuts in its customer support and operations teams.
In a recent update from the company, a spokesperson told MoneyControl that CoinSwitch has laid off 44 employees as a part of company...
Roblox Will Soon Start To Interview Some Job Seekers In-Game
11.8.2023
Interviewing for a job isn’t fun. Today, so many companies make candidates jump through numerous hoops and several interviews just to get a chance to work for them. And now, the company behind the free-to-play online game Roblox is preparing to take the next, horrible step: interviewing people...
Report: Google accused of illegally terminating contract staffers who worked on AI
4.8.2023
The Alphabet Workers Union filed a report to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board accusing Google of violating labor law that prohibits retaliation against organizing
Binance lays off 1K+ employees; investors turn to VC Spectra
22.7.2023
Trouble is brewing in the Binance paradise. The exchange is facing regulatory pressures globally, and, in turn, it has laid off over 1,000 employees in recent weeks. Even senior Binance officials are leaving the embattled firm resulting in severe dips in BNB prices. On the other hand,...
Binance Reportedly Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees, CZ Says Exchange Is Hiring
15.7.2023
Leading crypto exchange Binance has cut hundreds of jobs after a string of executive exits, according to a media report. The news, which comes as the coin trading platform marks its sixth anniversary amid increased pressure from regulators, was termed as FUD by founder Changpeng Zhao who said...
Report: Zimbabwean Economist Says Portion of Goverment Employees’ Salaries Must Be Paid in Gold Coins
15.7.2023
A Zimbabwean economist has said authorities should consider paying a portion of government employees’ salaries with gold coins. The economist said partially paying government workers with gold coins can “help curtail the black market dominance” in the country’s currency...
Binance headcount reduction hits 1,000 employees: Report
14.7.2023
The ongoing workforce reduction is reportedly global, with customer-service workers heavily affected
Dapper Labs makes 3rd round of cuts in 9 months amid NFT slump
13.7.2023
NFT collectibles company Dapper Labs has said goodbye to another 51 employees only months after a 20% staff reduction in February
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Reveals His Secret for Building ‘Tight Teams’: External Pressure
12.7.2023
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in volume traded, has revealed his secret for building a comprehensive team of employees for any startup. According to Zhao, external pressure has contributed to the unity of the team behind the exchange, and it also makes...
Rise in Salaries Paid in Bitcoin as Employees Opt for Crypto Amid Economic Uncertainty
30.6.2023
Human Resources industry executives have noted that employees are willing to receive their salaries in Bitcoin (BTC), given the current hyperinflation and political conundrum in many regions worldwide.
Recent bank failures and volatility among fiat money are shifting people to opt for stablecoins...
Niantic Lays Off 230 Employees, Moves Away From In-House Development
29.6.2023
Niantic is shuttering its Los Angeles studio and is moving away from in-house game development. As such, the Pokémon Go studio is laying off 230 employees, shuttering NBA All-World and cancelling its upcoming Marvel: World of Heroes.Read more
Bitcoin salary: Employees choose crypto paychecks amid economic instability
29.6.2023
Volatility among some fiat currencies has made stablecoins like USDC a more attractive option for payroll, according to HR executives
Today in Crypto: Cathie Wood’s ARK Says It's 'First in Line' to Get Spot-BTC ETF Approval, EVM Sidechain for XRP Ledger Available on Devnet v2, Robinhood to Lay Off 7% of Full-time Employees
27.6.2023
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Crypto Yield Firm Haru Invest Sacks 100+ Employees Following Withdrawal Halt
23.6.2023
Haru Invest, a struggling South Korean crypto yield platform, has reportedly terminated contracts for over 100 employees.
"After much consideration, it comes with a heavy heart to inform you that we will be minimizing the operations of Haru Invest and its affiliated companies to prevent further...
South Korean Crypto Yield Firm Haru Invest Fires More Than 100 Employees: Report
22.6.2023
Earlier this month, Haru Invest halted withdrawals and deposits
Asset Freeze to Halt Binance US Operations, Exchange Says, Seeks Rejection of SEC Request
13.6.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has urged a federal judge to reject a request by the U.S. securities regulator to freeze its assets. The company won’t be able to maintain the trading platform or pay employees and vendors, defense attorneys said in a court filing. ‘No Need for the Draconian Relief Sought...
Report: Pan-African Crypto Exchange Mara Lays Off Majority of Employees
9.6.2023
African crypto exchange Mara has not only parted ways with a reported 85% of its staff but has cut the salaries of workers that have remained. Although Mara has cast the layoffs as an exercise which aims to remove redundant roles, former employees have said the startup’s ballooning marketing...
Report: Binance Controlled Bank Accounts Belonging to Its US Affiliate Between 2019 and 2020
6.6.2023
Between 2019 and 2020, crypto exchange Binance controlled bank accounts belonging to its U.S. affiliate including one holding funds of American clients, a new Reuters report has said. According to the report, employees of the crypto exchange’s U.S. affiliate had to get Binance executive...