Coinbase (COIN) Cuts 700 Jobs, 14% Workforce Reduction Announced

Coinbase Global (COIN) announced plans to cut 700 jobs, representing a 14% reduction in workforce as of May 1. This restructuring aims to manage operational expenses due to current market conditions and optimize for the AI era. Total restructuring costs are estimated between $50 million and $60 million, primarily from employee severance. Despite the recent market pressures resulting in a 10% decline in share price this year, shares rose 4% in premarket trading on the news.