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Binance sheds 1,000 jobs worldwide amidst regulatory turmoil

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  • According to reports over 1,000 employees have been laid off in recent weeks, with the cuts being implemented globally. 
  • Prior to these layoffs, Binance’s global headcount was estimated to be around 8,000. 
  • The exchange has faced a series of setbacks where within a span of 30 days, Binance was ordered to halt operations in Belgium, was denied a license in the Netherlands, failed to obtain a crypto custody license in Germany, and lost its euro banking partner. 

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Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is marking its sixth anniversary amidst recent reports of significant layoffs. The Wall Street Journal has revealed that over 1,000 employees have been laid off in recent weeks, with the cuts being implemented globally.  Customer service workers, particularly in India, have been heavily impacted. Prior to these layoffs, … Read more

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is marking its sixth anniversary amidst recent reports of significant layoffs. The Wall Street Journal has revealed that over 1,000 employees have been laid off in recent weeks, with the cuts being implemented globally. 

Customer service workers, particularly in India, have been heavily impacted. Prior to these layoffs, Binance‘s global headcount was estimated to be around 8,000. As the exchange undergoes a reorganization, it is anticipated that it may lose more than a third of its staff.

On May 31, Binance announced a 20% reduction in staff, stating that it was not downsizing but rather reallocating resources. The exchange spokesperson emphasized the need to focus on talent density in preparation for the next major bull cycle. However, former employees have expressed their dissatisfaction, with data from Glassdoor revealing that Binance had some of the least happy employees in the crypto industry. The exchange defended its hiring practices, stating that it seeks candidates who can excel in a high-performance environment and are dedicated to delivering for users.

Binance setbacks

Binance has faced a series of setbacks since early June when it encountered regulatory challenges worldwide following a lawsuit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Within a span of 30 days, Binance was ordered to halt operations in Belgium, was denied a license in the Netherlands, failed to obtain a crypto custody license in Germany, and lost its euro banking partner. The exchange is also under scrutiny in France and has been subpoenaed to appear before Brazil’s Congress in relation to a Ponzi scheme investigation.

However, the most significant ongoing challenge for Binance is the investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into its activities and executives. Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has refused to relinquish control or step aside, raising concerns about the exchange’s future. This stance has reportedly led to the departure of several top executives, including former chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann. On Binance’s sixth anniversary, Zhao acknowledged that the company’s journey has not been without obstacles.

As the exchange faces multiple regulatory hurdles and internal restructuring, the outcome of the ongoing investigations and the ability to navigate these challenges will determine the future trajectory of the exchange in the highly competitive cryptocurrency industry.

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