Source: Kraken cut ~150 staff after AI tools improved efficiency and its IPO may be delayed until late 2026 or early 2027 due to a drop in digital-asset prices Bloomberg 2026-05-16 Olga Kharif AI, Kraken Related Coverage Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 jobs amid IPO and expansion push Crypto Briefing · Estefano Gomez Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff, streamlining business ahead of planned IPO CoinDesk · Will Canny Discussion @macleod.ee Macleod Sawyer on bluesky “improved efficiency” ie, they had a down quarter and are announcing layoffs but need positive press before they IPO