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Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring

TechCrunch • Tue, 05 May 2026

The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency.

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The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency.

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The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency.

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