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Crypto Exchange Huobi Announces Layoffs, Plans to Cut 20% of Staff

Huobi, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed that it will be laying off 20% of its staff.

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In a statement to The Block, a Huobi spokesperson said that the personnel optimization is intended to "implement the brand strategy, optimize the structure, improve efficiency and return to the top three." The decision comes amid rumors that Huobi's new owners have cut off key communication channels with staff and that salaries are now being paid in stablecoins instead of fiat currency.

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