Crypto Layoffs Report 2022

Tracking job cuts across the Crypto, Web3 and Blockchain industry in 2022.
Data sourced from public announcements, news and community reports.

20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Total jobs cut
3,810+
across disclosed cuts
Companies affected
29
with public announcements
Biggest cut
1,100
KrakenKraken in November 2022
Primary reason
Market conditions
cited most often
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CompanyJobs cut % of workforce Date ↓ReasonSource
KrakenKrakenExchange—
30%
Dec 28, 2022Market conditions
NBC 5 ChicagoBitcoin World
AAutographNFT/Web3——Dec 20, 2022Market conditions
businessinsider.com
Amber GroupAmber GroupFintech——Dec 15, 2022Market conditions
Crunchbase NewsCoinDesk
ChainlinkChainlinkL1/Protocol——Dec 6, 2022Restructuring
BlockworksBlockworks
BybitBybitExchange—
30%
Dec 6, 2022Market conditions
The Daily Hodl
GameStopGameStopFintech——Dec 6, 2022Market conditions
FortuneBlockworks
SwyftxSwyftxExchange—
35%
Dec 4, 2022Market conditions
Bloomberg.comBloomberg.com+1 more
KrakenKrakenExchange−1,100
30%
Nov 30, 2022Market conditions
techcrunch.comThe Verge+7 more
BitsoBitsoExchange——Nov 29, 2022Market conditions
The Block
BlockFiBlockFiFintech——Nov 28, 2022Market conditions
Bloomberg.com
MMetaplexL1/Protocol——Nov 18, 2022Market conditions
AMBCrypto
NNestcoinWeb3 startup——Nov 14, 2022Market conditions
techcrunch.comNairametrics
CoinbaseCoinbaseExchange−60—Nov 10, 2022Market conditions
The BlockInvestorPlace+1 more
MGMythical GamesWeb3 Gaming Studio—
10%
Nov 4, 2022Market conditions
CoinDeskThe Block
Dapper LabsDapper LabsWeb3—
22%
Nov 3, 2022Market conditions
cnbc.comBetaKit+2 more
Galaxy DigitalGalaxy DigitalFintech——Nov 2, 2022Market conditions
ForkLog
GSRGSRMarket Maker——Oct 11, 2022Market conditions
CoinDesk
CCrypto.comExchange—
40%
Oct 6, 2022Market conditions
Ad AgeCoinGeek
Crypto.comCrypto.comExchange−260—Aug 16, 2022Market conditions
DecryptThe Verge+1 more
CSCore ScientificL1/Protocol—
10%
Aug 12, 2022Market conditions
The Business Journals
RobinhoodRobinhoodFintech−780
23%
Aug 2, 2022Market conditions
The New York TimesSan Francisco Chronicle+8 more
ImmutableImmutableL1/Protocol——Jul 28, 2022Market conditions
SmartCompanySmartCompany
CCoinsquareExchange—
24%
Jul 27, 2022Market conditions
BetaKit
BBlockchain.comFintech—
25%
Jul 21, 2022Market conditions
cnbc.com
GeminiGeminiExchange——Jul 20, 2022Market conditions
FortuneBeInCrypto+2 more
OpenSeaOpenSeaNFT Marketplace—
20%
Jul 15, 2022Market conditions
TechSpotNFT Now+2 more
BBullishExchange−30
10%
Jul 10, 2022Market conditions
Blockworks
Celsius NetworkCelsius NetworkFintech−150
25%
Jul 4, 2022Market conditions
YourStory.comCoinDesk
BanxaBanxaExchange−70—Jun 27, 2022Market conditions
CoinDesk
BitpandaBitpandaExchange——Jun 24, 2022Market conditions
Decrypt
BybitBybitExchange——Jun 20, 2022Market conditions
CoinGapeFintech Singapore
CoinbaseCoinbaseExchange−1,100
18%
Jun 15, 2022Market conditions
cbsnews.comThe New York Times+25 more
CCrypto.comExchange−260—Jun 13, 2022Market conditions
businessinsider.com
BlockFiBlockFiFintech—
20%
Jun 13, 2022Market conditions
cnbc.comBloomberg.com
RRainExchange——Jun 7, 2022Market conditions
CoinGeek
GeminiGeminiExchange—
10%
Jun 2, 2022Market conditions
marketwatch.comCNBC+1 more

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Updated September 2026 · CryptoJobsList.com
Data from public announcements & news. Not financial advice.
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