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hot_img FalconX lays off 10% of its staff in response to the downturn in the cryptocurrency market and withdraws its application for a license in Singapore

According to Bloomberg, digital asset broker FalconX has cut 10% of its global workforce to cope with a prolonged downturn in the crypto market. Sources say that about half of the employees in its Singapore office were laid off, including senior management as well as staff in sales and accounting positions.FalconX is adjusting its business strategy in Singapore, focusing on crypto derivatives trading that does not require relevant licenses, and plans to withdraw its license application submitted to the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The company stated that it will concentrate resources on priority businesses while continuing to maintain its operations in the Asia-Pacific region and expand its regulated business in Europe.FalconX currently has about 350 employees worldwide and has seven offices in locations such as Silicon Valley, New York, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Over the past 18 months, the company has acquired derivatives startup Arbelos Markets, crypto exchange-traded product issuer 21Shares, and blockchain trading and network technology company bloXroute.FalconX is the latest crypto company to lay off employees, following Crypto.com, Coinbase, and Gemini. Reports indicate that the industry is facing a prolonged bear market, cost pressures, and the impact of advancements in AI technology. Since its establishment in 2018, FalconX has facilitated approximately $2.5 trillion in trading volume and completed a $150 million Series D funding round in 2022 at a valuation of $8 billion.
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