Coinbase's 2025 Hiring Spree: 1,000+ US Jobs Thanks to Trump's Crypto Policies

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced plans for a significant hiring surge in the United States, adding over 1,000 jobs in 2025. He directly attributes this expansion to the pro-crypto policies of President Donald Trump.

Significant Hiring Boost for Coinbase

Armstrong stated in a recent video posted to X (formerly Twitter) that the decision to hire is a direct response to the positive impact of President Trump's administration on the cryptocurrency industry. This hiring spree represents a substantial increase in Coinbase's workforce, adding approximately 27% to its current employee count of 3,772 (based on recent data from Stockanalysis).

Armstrong highlighted the current political climate as the most crypto-friendly Congress in history. He filmed the announcement outside the White House following a White House Crypto Summit, attended alongside other prominent figures in the industry, including the Winklevoss twins and Michael Saylor.

Market Context and Past Layoffs

This hiring announcement comes amidst a recent market downturn. Coinbase’s (COIN) stock price has experienced a decline, mirroring broader trends in the crypto and stock markets following Trump’s proposed tariffs. Despite this, Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of the industry, crediting Trump's pro-crypto policies with revitalizing the sector.

It’s important to note that this significant hiring plan comes two years after Coinbase underwent layoffs. In 2023, the company reduced its workforce by 950 employees (approximately 20%), a response to the previous crypto winter.

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