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Payward: Kraken Parent Cuts 150 Jobs Pre-IPO

Payward: Kraken Parent Cuts 150 Jobs Pre-IPO

Payward slashes 150 roles in optimization drive ahead of Kraken Payward IPO plans regulatory status amid crypto exchange layoffs optimization trends.

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Payward, parent of Kraken, is cutting 150 jobs to streamline operations ahead of its planned IPO. The move aligns with crypto exchange layoffs optimization trends that have reshaped staffing since 2025. Kraken Payward IPO plans regulatory status now hinge on tighter cost controls as the firm readies for public markets.


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