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Kraken layoffs, tracked in full.
Kraken has cut 1,650 jobs across 3 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced May 14, 2026, affecting 150 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
1,650
Most recent round
May 14, 2026
150
Layoff rounds
Tracked
3
Industry share
Cumulative
10.6%
Complete timeline · 3 verified rounds
Every Kraken layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
May 142026
Kraken cuts 150 workers
Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, has laid off 150 employees as part of a cost-reduction effort following the deployment of AI technology. The company's planned IPO may be delayed until 2027.
150
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Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area2 ROUNDS · US1,500
Frequently asked
Questions about Kraken layoffs.
How many people has Kraken laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 1,650 job cuts across 3 layoff rounds at Kraken since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Kraken's most recent layoffs?+
Kraken's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on May 14, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Kraken's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Kraken — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Kraken layoffs?+
Team-level data for Kraken is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Kraken layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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