Key Takeaways
- Dune CEO Fredrik Haga cut 25% of staff this week, citing a strategic refocus on AI and institutional onchain data products.
- Block slashed 40% of its workforce in February 2026, and Crypto.com cut 12% in March, both citing AI-driven efficiency gains.
- Dune plans to accelerate growth via Dune MCP, targeting financial institutions as currencies and assets move onchain.
Dune Cuts 25% of Staff, Bets Future on AI and Institutional Onchain Data
Haga announced the cuts this week, framing the decision as a restructuring rather than a retreat. “We’re restructuring Dune to sharpen our focus around the core data products thousands of customers across the crypto industry rely on,” he said. “That unfortunately means we’ve let 25%…
