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Crypto's Layoff List Grows as Anchorage Digital Reportedly Trims 17% of Its Workforce

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered US digital asset bank, has reportedly laid off 17% of its staff. Chief Executive Nathan McCauley told employees about the cuts this week, according to The Information. The

By RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team · Published Oct 3, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC · Updated 2026-10-03 · Risk level: medium
Sources checked: Oct 3, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC

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What happened

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered US digital asset bank, has reportedly laid off 17% of its staff. Chief Executive Nathan McCauley told employees about the cuts this week, according to The Information. The report cited people familiar with the matter and tied the layoffs to a year-long crypto market slump. Anchorage has not publicly

Reported details

  • Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered US digital asset bank, has reportedly laid off 17% of its staff. Chief Executive Nathan McCauley told employees about the cuts this week, according to The Information. The report cited people familiar with the matter and tied the layoffs to a year-long crypto market slump. Anchorage has not publicly
  • Anchorage Digital, valued at $4.2 billion, cut 17% of its workforce. The measure impacts roughly 68 employees from an estimated staff of 400 workers, as confirmed internally by its CEO, Nathan McCauley, who attributed the decision to prolonged weakness and volatility across the sector’s financial environment. This restructuring highlights how the broader market downturn affects … Read more

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