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View More NewsCZ told CoinDesk over the course of two interviews that he saw multiple causes for crypto’s 2026 bear market including investors moving funds to AI, geopolitical events and the usual four-year crypto market cycle.He laid out his goals for Binance.US — the U.S. crypto exchange he majority owns but does not run on a daily basis — saying he wanted to see the platform tap Binance Global — the global crypto exchange he majority owns but does not run — for its liquidity, as part of a broader push to make the U.S. market stronger.And while he said his goal…
Robinhood says layoffs aren’t being driven by AI integrationAccording to a Forbes report published on June 4, 2026, AI has been the top reason cited for tech layoffs during 2026. Robinhood, however, seems to be taking a different tack.Unlike BitGo, attributing its cuts to AI, Robinhood hasn’t indicated these layoffs were driven by AI adoption. The company’s stated reason is that it’s reducing management layers and streamlining operations to improve efficiency. And at this point, there is no clear evidence that Robinhood is replacing laid-off employees with AI.That said, AI is likely part of the broader trend affecting how companies…
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