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Brayden Lindrea7 hours agoKuCoin denies mass layoffs, says cuts are part of normal operationsKuCoin has shut down rumors that it would be laying off 30% of its workforce but admitted there may be some “personnel adjustments” in the future.1713 Total views50 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsJoin us on social networksCryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has shut down rumors suggesting it was preparing to lay off 30% of its workforce — a figure that amounts to approximately 300 staff — in the coming weeks.


“We want to clarify that KuCoin has not initiated any alleged layoff plans,” a KuCoin spokesperson told Cointelegraph, adding that that any potential cuts are part of a broader plan to expand on the firm’s business development:“As part of the company’s business development and semi-annual employee performance review, there might be some personnel adjustments as needed, which is a normal process in organizational development.”


Addressing the layoff rumors, Kucoin CEO Johnny Lyu said in a July 25 tweet that the crypto exchange is still operating smoothly. Lyu explained that any potential staff cuts would be part of a semi-annual employee performance evaluation, which he said is part of remaining “competitive and dynamic” in the fast-paced crypto sector.2/ First things first, KuCoin is operating smoothly. Our recent H1 2023 report shows strong growth in users and new listings, and our talented team is expanding steadily.— Johnny_KuCoin (@lyu_johnny) July 25, 2023


The clarification from KuCoin appeared to be in response to a July 25 post by independent journalist Wu Blockchain that claimed that KuCoin would soon lay off 30% of its workforce due to a strict Know Your Customer policy in the United States, which had led to a decline in the exchange"s profits.


However, Wu Blockchain later backtracked on the claims after Lyu confirmed the staff cuts were part of a normal performance appraisal.KuCoin responded that it is a normal performance appraisal. KuCoin is actively embracing compliance and focusing on core business development.— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 25, 2023


KuCoin didn’t clarify the percentage of staff that would be cut and which positions would be most impacted.


According to KuCoin, the company currently employs around 1,000 staff worldwide, a figure Lyu claims is steadily increasing.


Related:KuCoin crypto exchange to introduce mandatory KYC in July


The decline in crypto asset prices throughout 2022 forced many of the industry’s heavyweights in Binance, Coinbase and Kraken to significantly reduce headcounts significantly.


Binance has reportedly laid off over 1000 employees since May 31 this year, while Coinbase laid off 18% and then another 20% of its staff in June 2022 and in January 20, respectively. In November, Kraken released 1,100 employees, which amounted to roughly 30% of its workforce at the time.


However, recent data from March 2023, suggests the rate of layoffs throughout the crypto industry may now be decelerating.


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