economy

May 5, 2026

Coinbase is laying off 14% of staff, citing AI. Read the letter from its CEO.

In a Tuesday X post, CEO Brian Armstrong said the cuts were to "be leaner, faster, and more efficient for our next phase of growth."

Coinbase is laying off 14% of staff, citing AI. Read the letter from its CEO.

TL;DR

  • Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced staff layoffs.
  • The cuts are intended to make the company leaner, faster, and more efficient.
  • The changes are part of Coinbase's preparation for its next phase of growth.