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Crypto Layoffs Hit Record 60 Companies in 2026 Despite Rising Adoption

  • —60 crypto companies announced layoffs in 2026 versus 38 in 2023
  • —Some firms are cutting staff while still hiring for other roles
  • —Restructuring, cost cuts and AI adoption are the main drivers
  • —Data was collected before year-end, so the final tally will be higher
Why it matters: Record layoffs alongside growing adoption point to a structural shift in crypto business models and rising pressure on industry jobs.
Source: Coin Edition
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