Layoffs
Crypto Exchange Luno Rejiggers Leadership Roles as It Seeks to Boost Investor Base, Eyes Public Listing
CEO Marcus Swanepoel is moving into a new role as executive chairman, and COO James Lanigan has been promoted to CEO.

Crypto Platform Anchorage Digital Laying Off 20% of Its Staff
The firm said that U.S. regulatory uncertainty played a role in its decision.

Blockchain.com to Suspend Operations of Asset Management Arm: Bloomberg
The business was launched just 11 months ago.

Crypto Bank Charter Firm Protego Trust Lays Off Most of Its Workforce: Source
Some employees are still in place and the firm’s operations are ready to launch, but money is a problem, said a person familiar with the situation.

Dapper Labs Laying Off Another 20% of Its Staff
The job cuts follow a previous 22% workforce reduction in November.

Crypto Analytics Firm Messari Cuts 15% of Workforce as Part of Restructuring
The crypto intelligence firm, which is led by Ryan Selkis, had closed a $35 million Series B fundraising round last year.

Australian Crypto Gaming Firm Immutable Cuts Staff by 11%
The CEO blamed the layoffs on a need to maximise how long its cash reserves will last.

Polygon Labs Cuts 20% Workforce, Almost 100 Jobs
The firm said that the job cuts are part of its consolidation earlier this year.

Microsoft Disbands Industrial Metaverse Project: Report
The 100 members of the team have been laid off, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Payments Company Affirm Is Shutting Down Its Crypto Business
During the bull market of 2021, Affirm had joined a number of fintech firms in offering clientele the ability to buy and sell crypto.
