Image source: Getty ImagesThe official statement also reads that Coinbase will not hire backfill roles, except for critical positions related to "security and compliance."Key points On Thursday, Coinbase $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ announced that it will extend its hiring freeze for the foreseeable future and has rescinded job offers to some applicants who hadn't yet started working for the company. Coinbase is the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange and has been hit particularly hard by the recent downturn since a large percent of its revenue comes from crypto transaction fees. It's also reported that downloads of the Coinbase mobile app are down more than half in 2022 compared to the same time last year as crypto volatility spooks new investors fr