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Coinbase’s Job Cuts Take Worst-Case Scenario for the Stock Off the Table

Crypto trading platform CoinbaseGlobal on Tuesday said it would lay off nearly 20% of its workforce.

Coinbase’s Job Cuts Take Worst-Case Scenario for the Stock Off the Table

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