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"Blockchain.com Cuts 25% of Its Workforce Amid Crypto Bear Market"

2022-07-21 [vendor] Blockchain.com layoffs
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Affected 150 individuals/accounts

Incident Details

The cryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com announced they would be cutting 25% of their employees, or around 150 people. They attributed the decision to the crypto market conditions, as well as the need to compensate for financial losses — likely alluding to the $270 million loss they’re facing due to a loan to the now-insolvent Three Arrows Capital crypto hedge fund.Blockchain.com also announced that they would close their Argentina-based offices, cancel plans to hire in several countries, and cut executive salaries.

Technical Details

Vendor / Product
Blockchain.com layoffs

Timeline

  1. 2022-07-21 Breach occurred
  2. 2022-07-21 Publicly disclosed