A Surge in Senior Leadership Signals the Rise of Blockchain Gaming

Key Takeaways: The blockchain gaming industry is experiencing a noticeable influx of senior leadership, marking a significant step toward mainstream recognition and credibility. Despite this positive growth, issues around age and gender diversity remain persistent challenges that need to be addressed to ensure a balanced and inclusive workforce. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Cuts 6% Workforce Amid Routine Operations Review

Circle reduces its workforce by 6%, aligning with its growth strategy in AI and global markets, while preparing for a potential IPO amid crypto challenges. The post Stablecoin Issuer Circle Cuts 6% Workforce Amid Routine Operations Review appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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USDC stablecoin issuer Circle cuts 6% staff amid push for AI: report

Circle has reduced its workforce by less than 6%, saying the layoffs are part of a routine review of investments and expenses as the company continues its global expansion. Stablecoin issuer Circle has reduced its workforce by less than 6%,… дальше »

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Foundry Cuts Workforce by 60%: The World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Restructures

On Monday, Foundry, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 60% of its staff. This decision, confirmed by a report from Blockspace, affects both US and international staff, reducing the company’s headcount from over 250 to around 80-90 employees. дальше »

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Foundry slashes workforce to focus on core BTC mining operations

Foundry, the largest Bitcoin mining pool globally, has laid off approximately 27% of its workforce.  The layoffs primarily impact the ASIC repair and hardware teams, while core operations, including the mining pool, firmware team, and self-mining division, remain partially intact.… дальше »

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NFTs hit $158M weekly sales, Sky Mavis lays off 21% of workforce: Nifty Newsletter

NFTs recorded a weekly sales volume of $158 million, showing a strong weekly performance compared to the start of November.

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Axie Infinity developer cuts 21% workforce: report

Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis lays off 50 employees as part of broader efforts to adapt post-hack and market shifts. Sky Mavis, the developer of the blockchain-based game Axie Infinity, said it will lay off 21% of its staff —… дальше »

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Axie Infinity Creator Cuts 21% of Staff Despite Year of ‘Valuable Growth'

Sky Mavis has laid off 21% of its workforce

The web3 firm said the decision was not related to its finances.

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Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workforce Amid Restructuring Efforts 

Kraken’s restructuring affects 15% of staff amid crypto industry layoffs, plans for 2025 blockchain expansion, and SEC regulatory disputes. The post Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workforce Amid Restructuring Efforts  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Kraken joins crypto exodus with 15% layoffs

Kraken reportedly fired 15% of its workforce, two people with insider knowledge told a New York Times reporter. дальше »

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dYdX fires 35% of workforce just two weeks after CEO returns

dYdX has announced the departure of several team members, including members of the core team. dYdX chief executive Antonio Juliano announced layoffs affecting 35% of the core team as part of a restructuring to align the company with its future… дальше »

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dYdX lays off 35% of staff shortly after major Consensys cuts

The decentralized crypto exchange laid off more than a third of its workforce on the same day Ethereum development firm Consensys cut 162 employees.  дальше »

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DYdX CEO Juliano Fires 35% of Workforce and Promises Pivot

"The company we’ve built is different from the company dYdX must be," said the CEO. дальше »

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Consensys cuts workforce by 20% amid restructuring

Consensys is reducing its workforce by 20%, a move designed to streamline operations and reinforce its leadership in the web3 space, according to an Oct. 29 release. The staff cuts are part of its new restructuring plan, which aims to strengthen its long-term sustainability and commitment to decentralization as it navigates tough economic conditions and […] The post Consensys cuts workforce by 20% amid restructuring appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Consensys lays off 20% of its total workforce

Consensys cuts 20% of its workforce due to economic and regulatory challenges. CEO Joe Lubin criticizes the SEC’s actions as a harmful “abuse of power. ” The company aims to enhance decentralization and evolve into a “Network State. дальше »

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Consensys cuts workforce by 20%, cites macroeconomic and regulatory challenges

ConsenSys, the blockchain software firm behind the popular crypto wallet MetaMask, is laying off a significant portion of its workforce, founder and chief executive officer Joseph Lubin announced. The layoffs will impact about 20% of the company’s staff, Lubin said… дальше »

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Consensys Cuts 20% Workforce, Blames SEC’s ‘Abuse Of Power’

“Multiple cases with the SEC, including ours, represent meaningful jobs and productive investment lost due to the SEC’s abuse of power and Congress’s inability to rectify the problem,” founder and CEO Joe Lubin said in a blog post. дальше »

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MetaMask’s parent company Consensys lays off 20% of its workforce amid SEC legal battles

Consensys' layoffs highlight the broader impact of regulatory challenges on innovation and employment in the crypto industry. The post MetaMask’s parent company Consensys lays off 20% of its workforce amid SEC legal battles appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Blockchain.com executives face court for submitting company records late

Nicolas Cary and Al Turnball received a summons from Companies House in May Blockchain. com blamed the late filing on a restructuring of the company and a “significant reduction in the wider group’s workforce” The company filed business accounts for the year ending 2020 in October London-based Blockchain. дальше »

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BNY Mellon-backed crypto trading provider Talos Trading to double APAC workforce: report

Crypto software provider Talos Trading is reportedly set to double its workforce in the Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on the area’s regulatory landscape. Talos Trading, a crypto trading software provider based in New York, is set to double its workforce in… дальше »

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Santa Monica Bitcoin Office Case Study to be Presented at CMRTA Annual Conference

Proof of Workforce and Santa Monica's vice mayor will present a case study on the city's innovative Bitcoin Office at the CMRTA Annual Conference. The office, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to educate on Bitcoin and support economic recovery. дальше »

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing the Workforce for a Web3 Future

Companies have invested so much on education with a focus on trading, but have not turned their attention to the portion of the workforce that remains unfamiliar with the technology that will be responsible for creating, facilitating, communicating and operating Web3 products and services, says Kelsey McGuire, cgo, Shardeum. дальше »

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“PickleBit”: Proof of Workforce, Fold, and Pickle Pop Partner on Pickleball Tournament, Offer Bitcoin Prize Pool

The tournament, held during the Santa Monica Peer to Pier Bitcoin festival, will feature semi-pro and amateur divisions, awarding a $5,000 prize pool paid in bitcoin. дальше »

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Proof of Workforce and Careers In Government Partner to Integrate Bitcoin into Public Sector Jobs

Proof of Workforce Foundation and Careers In Government have teamed up to integrate Bitcoin into public sector employment practices, revolutionizing compensation and financial literacy. дальше »

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ZKsync developer Matter Labs lays off 16% of its workforce

Matter Labs has laid off 24 employees, over 16% of its workforce, amid market changes. The company is shifting focus from general-purpose scaling to niche applications. Despite layoffs, Matter Labs continues hiring for critical engineering and business roles. дальше »

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ZKsync’s Matter Labs cuts 16% of workforce in restructuring move

Matter Labs' workforce reduction highlights the challenges and competitive pressures in the evolving Ethereum layer-2 blockchain ecosystem. The post ZKsync’s Matter Labs cuts 16% of workforce in restructuring move appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Matter Labs to cut 16% of workforce amid organizational restructuring

Matter Labs, the key developer behind the Ethereum layer-2 solution ZKsync, has announced it will reduce its workforce by 16% due to a major organizational restructuring.  The company will cut these positions to better align with the evolving technology and… дальше »

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Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank slashes workforce under crypto regulatory strain

Regulatory pressures on crypto firms may stifle innovation and force industry players to downsize, impacting the broader financial ecosystem. The post Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank slashes workforce under crypto regulatory strain appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Biden’s Crypto Crackdown Hits Custodia Bank: Workforce Reductions Announced

In response to the Biden administration’s intensified scrutiny on the crypto industry, Custodia Bank, a notable Wyoming-based financial institution catering to crypto businesses, has recently undergone a significant restructuring. дальше »

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Binance Boosts Workforce by 1,000: Bull Run Confirmed?

World's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance expands its state, which may be precursor to historical bull run breakout дальше »

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Binance to boost compliance efforts with 1,000 new hires in 2024

Binance will reportedly increase its workforce by at least 1,000 new employees by the end of 2024, with 20% going to compliance roles. Richard Teng, who took over the running of Binance in late 2023 as the exchange’s new chief… дальше »

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20% of Binance’s new hires this year will be in compliance, says CEO

The company aims to increase its compliance workforce by 200 this year, along with another 800 staff in other departments. 

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Tether set to double workforce by mid-2025

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced plans to double its workforce by mid-2025 to bolster compliance with regulatory laws. Per a recent interview with Bloomberg, chief executive officer Paulo Ardoino said Tether Holdings Ltd. is looking to expand its workforce to… дальше »

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The City of Santa Monica is Opening a Bitcoin Office

Santa Monica became the first U.S. city to open an official Bitcoin office, partnering with Proof of Workforce to provide Bitcoin education and explore potential economic opportunities. дальше »

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Smart Energy Water brings Minutes Network closer to 1.2 billion users

Minutes Network is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that could attract a staggering 1.2 billion users to Minutes Network within the next 24 months. Combining the cutting-edge scaling technology of Minutes Network with SEW’s advanced AI-driven platforms for customer and workforce experience, the vast userbase of over 1.2 billion consumers that SEW boasts is […] дальше »

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Stablecoin Giant Paxos Shocks With 20% Workforce Slash

Paxos, a key player in the cryptocurrency industry, has caused a stir with an unexpected move. The company recently laid off approximately 20% of its staff, roughly 65 employees. This decision, however, appears to be part of a calculated gamble rather than a sign of financial distress. дальше »

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Paxos cuts 20% of workforce amid strong financials due to ‘de-prioritizing adjacencies’

Stablecoin issuer Paxos downsized its workforce by 20% despite robust finances and optimistic growth projections in the stablecoin market, Bloomberg reported on June 12. In an email that notified employees of the change, Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla said the staff reduction will allow the company to “best execute on the massive opportunity ahead in tokenization […] The post Paxos cuts 20% of workforce amid strong financials due to ‘de-prioritizing adjacencies’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stablecoin issuer Paxos cuts 20% of workforce: report

Paxos has reportedly laid off roughly 20% of its staff, with this decision communicated to the affected employees via email on Tuesday. Crypto publication The Block reported on Wednesday that Paxos co-founder and CEO Charles Cascarilla wrote to employees to… дальше »

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$5.1 Billion Pension Fund CIO Joins Non-profit Organization Focused on Bitcoin Adoption

Ajit Singh joins the Proof of Workforce Foundation's mission of promoting Bitcoin adoption to workforce organizations. дальше »

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Virtual Internships in the Metaverse: Are They the Future for College Students?

Delve into the world of virtual internships within the Metaverse and discover how this groundbreaking approach is revolutionizing the way college students gain experience and prepare for the workforce. дальше »

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Binance.US Slashed Two-Thirds of Its Workforce as Revenue Plunged After SEC Lawsuit: Court Transcript

"The allegations of the SEC severely undermined institutional trust in our platform," Binance.US executive Christopher Blodgett said during a deposition. дальше »

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Polygon announces job cuts amid restructuring plans - What now?

Polygon laid off a large part of its workforce. Activity on the network and revenue generated declined. Polygon [MATIC], in a blog post authored by CEO Marc Boiron on 1st February, revealed The post Polygon announces job cuts amid restructuring plans - What now? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Polygon Labs Trims Team While Web3 Job Market Welcomes New Talent

Polygon Labs is laying off 60 employees, or 19% of its workforce, to improve operational efficiency. Despite the layoffs, demand for professionals in the web3 job market remains high. The post Polygon Labs Trims Team While Web3 Job Market Welcomes New Talent appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Near Foundation to cut 40% of workforce, cites move toward decentralization

Near Foundation cuts staff by 30% to refocus on core development as Near ecosystem matures despite strong growth in users and transactions. дальше »

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NEAR Foundation to Lay Off 40% of Staff While New Web3 Careers Emerge

The NEAR Foundation is laying off 35 staff members, about 40% of its workforce, primarily from marketing, business development, and community teams, amid a restructuring effort. The post NEAR Foundation to Lay Off 40% of Staff While New Web3 Careers Emerge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. presidential hopeful Ramaswamy promises to rescind crypto regulations, reduce SEC powers if elected

Strive Asset Management co-founder and 2024 Republican U. S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he will dismantle most federal cryptocurrency regulations and significantly reduce the workforce of federal regulators like the SEC and the CFTC if elected president. дальше »

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OpenSea Cuts 50% of Workforce in Major Restructuring Initiative

OpenSea announces a major restructuring, cutting 50% of workforce to focus on OpenSea 2.0 - a move set to transform the NFT marketplace. The post OpenSea Cuts 50% of Workforce in Major Restructuring Initiative appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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OpenSea slashes 50% of its workforce in preparation for 2.0

OpenSea, one of the leading NFT marketplaces in the burgeoning world of blockchain-based digital collectibles, has confirmed significant organizational and operational changes that include the layoff of approximately 50% of its staff. дальше »

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The Biggest NFT Marketplace Is Sacking 50% Of Its Workforce – Here’s Why

OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, announced Friday that it was ending the employment contracts of half of its workforce. CEO Devin Finzer revealed they are starting again with a new OpenSea product line and culture in a nine-part Twitter thread. дальше »

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OpenSea CEO announces layoffs for half of workforce

Ethereum’s oldest NFT marketplace is downsizing its workforce as part of a "2.0 strategy" focused on community, product, and reliability.  дальше »

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