Crypto firms cut nearly 3,000 jobs in January despite Bitcoin’s rise
It was a tough month for crypto employees, with at least 14 firms announcing staff reductions, including Coinbase, Gemini, Digital Currency Group, ConsenSys and Blockchain.com.
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It was a tough month for crypto employees, with at least 14 firms announcing staff reductions, including Coinbase, Gemini, Digital Currency Group, ConsenSys and Blockchain.com.
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