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Crypto firm Nydig lays off third of workforce

Nydig, the cryptocurrency technology firm capitalising on the institutional embrace of bitcoin, has laid off more than 100 people - about a third of its workforce - according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Celsius execs cashed out $21 million before bankruptcy

A financial disclosure form filed in New York this week has revealed that top executives of the now bankrupt Celsius Network withdrew $21 million in cryptocurrencies before freezing customer accounts.

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Xendit lays off five percent of workforce

South East Asian fintech unicorn Xendit is laying off five percent of its staff just months after securing a $300,000 invesment round.

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SoftBank’s Vision Fund to layoff 30% of staff

SoftBank is planning to cut around 30% of staff to their investment arm Vision Fund.

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Celsius CEO steps down as FTX moves in

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has stepped down amid bankruptcy proceedings and former JPMorgan Chase exec Chris Ferraro has been appointed interim CEO.

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Silicon Valley Bank expands to Sweden

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) UK has announced further Nordic expansion with the establishment of a representative office in Stockholm. SVB previously opened an office in Denmark in late 2019.

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Cultivo taps Mark Carney for board seat

Climate-focused fintech, Cultivo, has announced six new board members including former Bank of England governor and current vice chair at Brookfield Asset Management, Mark Carney.

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Barclays pivots Rise to focus on laid-off fintech talent

Reflecting the donwturn in the fintech sector, the latest iteration of Barclays Bank's Rise Startup Academy will focus on on supporting budding founders who find themselves out of jobs due to the current economic climate.

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Truelayer to axe 10% of staff

Truelayer is the latest fintech to send staff to the chopping block, AltFi revealed this morning. CEO of the open banking company, Francesco Simoneschi alerted staff that their headcount would be cut by 10%.

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Tech founders comprise 25% of Tech Nation’s Global Talent Visa endorsements

Tech Nation’s Global Talent Visa Report 2022 reveals that international tech leaders are rolling into the UK and strengthening the sector.

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A time for reflection

As a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II and to honour the national period of mourning in the UK, Finextra Research will not be publishing news or announcements on Friday 9th September 2022.

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ClearBank hires Andrew Barker as chief revenue officer

ClearBank has announced the appointment of Andrew Barker as its new chief revenue officer.