Bitwise cuts 14% of staff as crypto layoffs mount during market downturn

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Bitwise cuts 14% of staff as crypto layoffs mount during market downturn

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Bitwise is cutting 14% of its staff as the crypto industry grapples with a downturn, reducing its global team to around 155 employees last week. This move follows a trend of crypto layoffs, with Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley citing the need for a leaner organization to navigate the current market conditions effectively.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley told The Block that the crypto asset manager trimmed its global team to around 155 last week.