Coinbase to Layoff 14% of Workforce Amid AI Disruption and Crypto Volatility
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced a 14% workforce reduction due to crypto market volatility and increased adoption of AI tools. Impacted employees will receive at least 16 weeks of base pay and other benefits.
Coinbase is laying off 14% of its workforce due to crypto market volatility and the company's expanding use of AI tools. CEO Brian Armstrong cited the reasons in an email to employees, stating that AI has accelerated workflows, allowing engineers to complete work in a day that previously took weeks. The company will flatten its structure to a maximum of five layers below the CEO and COO, eliminating roles filled only by managers. Impacted employees will receive at least 16 weeks of base pay, two additional weeks for each year of service, their next equity vest, and six months of COBRA coverage in the US. Coinbase is not the first crypto business to blame AI for workforce cuts, with competitors Gemini and Crypto.com making similar moves. Armstrong stated that the decision is part of the company's effort to adapt to changing market conditions while staying focused on its mission.
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