According to @StockMKTNewz, citing The Wall Street Journal, Verizon (VZ) plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, or roughly 15% of its workforce, as soon as next week (source: The Wall Street Journal via @StockMKTNewz). According to The Wall Street Journal as relayed by @StockMKTNewz, most reductions will be through layoffs, and about 200 company-owned stores will transition to franchised operations, shifting those employees off Verizon’s payroll (source: The Wall Street Journal via @StockMKTNewz). According to The Wall Street Journal via @StockMKTNewz, Verizon had roughly 100,000 employees as of February, and the planned cuts would be the carrier’s largest to date (source: The Wall Street Journal via @StockMKTNewz). According to The Wall Street Journal via @StockMKTNewz, the report did not include details on expected cost savings, one-time restructuring charges, or guidance changes, and it did not mention any direct cryptocurrency market impact (source: The Wall Street Journal via @StockMKTNewz).

According to @StockMKTNewz, CrowdStrike (CRWD) has announced plans to lay off approximately 500 employees, accounting for about 5% of its workforce. This cost-cutting move, revealed on May 7, 2025, is viewed as an operational shift to enhance profitability and streamline expenses amid changing macroeconomic conditions (source: StockMKTNewz on Twitter). For crypto traders, such workforce reductions in major cybersecurity firms may signal increased volatility in tech stocks, potentially impacting crypto market sentiment due to the interconnectedness of tech and digital asset sectors.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the IRS is preparing to cut up to 50% of its 90,000 employees. This move may influence market sentiment, particularly in sectors reliant on tax regulation and compliance. Market participants should monitor potential impacts on IRS operations, which could affect cryptocurrency taxation processes and enforcement. (Source: The Kobeissi Letter, AP)

According to @KobeissiLetter, DOGE is reportedly saving the US Government $1 billion per day, which could potentially reduce US deficit spending by 20% in the first year. This cost-saving measure aligns with DOGE's goal of workforce reduction, which may lead to more layoffs. Traders should consider the impact of such savings on DOGE's market value and US economic policies.