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Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel is trending after reporting quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, fueling massive investor optimism regarding its AI-driven turnaround and server processor demand. The community is actively discussing a significant short squeeze, with many retail investors highlighting their long-term conviction and celebrating the stock's surge to record highs.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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AMD is surging in after-hours trading, fueled by a sympathy rally following Intel's stronger-than-expected earnings and guidance which highlighted a major rebound in AI-driven data center CPU demand. The community is actively debating whether this momentum marks a sustainable phase of expansion or a blow-off top, with bullish investors pointing to the growing AI infrastructure cycle as justification for higher price targets while bears express concern over the stock's rapid valuation increase and overbought technical indicators.

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The semiconductor sector's relentless rally has left investors heavily debating the viability of SOXS, as many are struggling with significant losses while the underlying index continues to hit new highs without a meaningful pullback. Community sentiment is deeply divided between those calling for an imminent, violent reversal and others warning that volatility decay makes this inverse, leveraged instrument a dangerous long-term hold.

POET Technologies, Inc. engages in the designing, developing, manufacturing and sale of opto-electronic solutions for the sensing, data communications and telecommunications markets. It developed POET Optical Interposer platform, which allows the integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single multi-chip module. The company was founded on November 14, 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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POET Technologies is rallying on massive volume as investors react to the company's confirmed commercial orders from Marvell Technology and its strategic shift to U.S.-based operations. The community is heavily focused on the company's emergence as a vital component in AI data center infrastructure, with traders debating whether this surge represents a sustainable valuation re-rating or a short-lived gamma squeeze triggered by heavy call option activity.

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SOXL is currently the focal point of intense community speculation and volatility as it continues a record-breaking rally, with investors debating whether this momentum represents a sustainable super-cycle or a classic blow-off top. The conversation is dominated by contrasting views on the sustainability of semiconductor demand, with many traders riding the parabolic momentum while others aggressively hedge with inverse funds in anticipation of a potential market reversal.

Skillz, Inc. operates a mobile gaming platform that connects players in competition. It helps developers build franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Skillz hosts casual esports tournaments for mobile players worldwide. The company was founded by Andrew C Paradise and Casey Chafkin in 2012 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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Skillz Inc. is experiencing intense volatility and community-driven buying pressure following a major legal victory where a jury awarded the company substantial damages against a rival for fraudulent bot usage. Investors are actively debating whether the stock will trigger a massive short squeeze given the potential for a billion-dollar judgment and limited float, leading to aggressive accumulation despite frequent trading halts.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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NVIDIA is drawing massive community attention as it navigates a prolonged trading range, with investors closely watching its $5 trillion valuation while debating the stock's potential for a breakout against semiconductor peers like AMD and Intel. While retail sentiment remains deeply polarized between bullish long-term conviction and frustration over the stock's recent lack of momentum, the broader discussion is dominated by the narrative of AI infrastructure build-outs and the ongoing rotation of capital across the chip sector.

Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products include diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly on May 10, 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

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Eli Lilly is trending as investors react to a significant multi-billion dollar AI-driven drug discovery partnership with Insilico Medicine, while market participants closely monitor the upcoming FDA decision for its oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, Foundayo. The community is actively debating the competitive landscape between Lilly and Novo Nordisk, weighing pipeline diversification against potential regulatory and pricing pressures in the broader pharma sector.

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Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics is drawing intense attention due to extreme volatility and massive trading volume following the lifting of a quotation resumption halt after its recent IPO. Traders are closely monitoring the price action and liquidity levels to determine if the stock will establish a base or face a sharp reversal.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Kobeissi Letter said that a record 15.4% of investment-grade debt is also tied to AI, making it the largest sector in the U.S. credit market.&nbsp;</li><li>Marko Kolanovic, former chief global market strategist at JPMorgan Chase, said in a post on X that the thematic concentration is a massive market risk.&nbsp;</li><li>The Roundhill Generative AI &amp; Technology ETF has surged 119% over the last year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF, which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, has risen 29.6% over the same period.&nbsp;</li></ul>When OpenAI's now-ubiquitous bot ChatGPT launched four years ago and sparked early hype around artificial intelligence, AI-linked stocks accounted for only about a quarter of the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;Now, that share has nearly doubled, unnerving many on Wall Street even as several exchange-traded funds riding the hot theme have outperformed the benchmark indexes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The 'Massive' AI Risk&nbsp;</h2>According to research from Goldman Sachs, AI-linked stocks now account for nearly 45% of the S&amp;P 500, up from about 25% in 2022 when OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT for the public.Currently, the top holdings in the S&amp;P 500 by weight are all considered AI plays to varying degrees, with most belonging to the "Magnificent Seven" group.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Number</td><td>Company</td><td>Symbol</td><td>Weight</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>NVIDIA Corp.</td><td>NVDA</td><td>7.52%</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Apple Inc.</td><td>AAPL</td><td>6.22%</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Microsoft Corp.</td><td>MSFT</td><td>4.78%</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Amazon.com Inc.</td><td>AMZN</td><td>4.25%</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Alphabet Inc.</td><td>GOOGL</td><td>3.29%</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Broadcom Inc.</td><td>AVGO</td><td>3.08%</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Alphabet Inc.</td><td>GOOG</td><td>3.06%</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Meta Platforms Inc.</td><td>META</td><td>2.59%</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Tesla Inc.</td><td>TSLA</td><td>2.17%</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Walmart Inc.</td><td>WMT</td><td>1.63%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>In March 2026 alone, S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices added three companies directly tied to the AI infrastructure boom to the S&amp;P 500: Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT), which specializes in power and cooling systems for data centers and AI servers; Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE), which produces advanced optical components and lasers for high-speed AI data center networking; and Coherent Corp. (COHR), which focuses on photonics and silicon photonics for AI computing clusters.The Kobeissi Letter, which provides industry-leading market commentary, noted in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2047492227035742429">post</a> on X that the record concentration comes even as investment-grade debt linked to AI is surging to record levels and called it a “shocking" statistic. "Never before has a single theme dominated both U.S. equity and credit markets to this magnitude," The Kobeissi Letter said.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_24_at_12_20_21_PM_png_1d187b0e58.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-24 at 12.20.21 PM.png">A record 15.4% of investment-grade debt is now tied to AI, making it the largest sector in the U.S. credit market, according to the commentator. Meanwhile, AI-linked debt has nearly doubled since 2020 to an all-time high of $1.4 trillion, it added.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Big Tech AI Capex Is Ballooning</h2>These numbers come amid record capital expenditure spending from hyperscalers in 2026, expected to reach nearly $700 billion. &nbsp;"So let's say it turns out AI can't be profitably monetized near term to justify ongoing spend, or there is a capex cut due to cyclical downturn &nbsp;(advertising, consumer, energy). This 45% thematic concentration represents a massive market risk," said Marko Kolanovic, former chief global market strategist at JPMorgan Chase, in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/markoinny/status/2047494636831228226">post</a> on X.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI ETFs Are Leaving S&amp;P 500 In The Dust</h2>The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AIQ">Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF</a> (AIQ), which invests in both hardware- and software-linked AI plays, has gained more than 47% over the past year, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/chat">Roundhill Generative AI &amp; Technology ETF</a> (CHAT), another fund that tracks AI companies, surged 119% over the same period. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/spy">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, has risen 29.6% over the same period.It should be noted, however, that AIQ's top two holdings are South Korean tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, while CHAT's are Nvidia and Alphabet. Stocktwits sentiment for AIQ was last in the 'neutral' zone, while it was 'bullish' for CHAT.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Is There An AI Bubble Or Not?</h2>Many Wall Street analysts and investors have increasingly warned about a potential AI bubble. "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry has repeatedly cautioned that the current boom <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/michael-burry-ai-spending-big-tech-cashflow-warnings/cZRqQuiR4UJ">mirrors the dot-com era</a>, driven by unsustainable data center spending, rising leverage, and accounting risks that could mask underlying financial strain.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Citrini Research outlined a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/michael-burry-cites-interesting-thought-experiment-from-citrini-research-on-ai-says-and-you-think-im-bearish/cZRtvm2R4yk">more structural risk</a>, arguing that while AI may boost corporate margins in the near term, widespread job displacement and weakening consumer demand could ultimately trigger a negative economic feedback loop, leading to a broader market downturn.Martin Varsavsky, Google-backed serial entrepreneur, noted late Thursday that a massive repricing was around the corner. "This is what bubbles look like when narrative outruns cash flow. AI will transform everything, but when one theme dominates both equity and credit markets, the setup for violent repricing is obvious," he said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/martinvars/status/2047512397993136203">post</a>.&nbsp;Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs reportedly launched an S&amp;P ex-AI index that allows investors to access the S&amp;P 500 benchmark index without AI-related exposure.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In an interview with Stocktwits, QUBT chairman and CEO Yuping Huang said Anthropic’s Claude Mythos did not reveal “anything new” but should be a push to address quantum threats faster.</li><li>According to him, the broader industry needs to come together in order to increase adoption and bring quantum technology to real world applications.&nbsp;</li><li>He said QUBT expects accelerated adoption of its products and stronger revenue performance starting in 2026.</li></ul>Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Chairman and chief executive Yuping Huang told Stocktwits that the extent of vulnerabilities found by Anthropic’s Claude Mythos isn’t a surprise, but should spark “urgency” for the ecosystem to adopt quantum communication technology at a larger scale very soon."I don't think it revealed anything new,” Huang told Michele Steele in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/OKvhRnCfJdo?si=IPHjHAc4_ErEn2QH">exclusive interview</a> with Stocktwits. “We all know there are fundamental security issues with current encryption methods, especially under the attack of quantum computers.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QUBT">QUBT’s stock</a> rose over 18% in midday trade on Wednesday, on track to close at an over two-month high in a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/5/rgti-ionq-qbts-qubt-xndu-stocks-surge-on-nvidia-quantum-push/cZJt1ijRIwK">four-day rally</a>. Retail sentiment around the company on Stocktwits jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, chatter rose to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels. Platform data showed a 321% increase in message volume in the last 24 hours.<blockquote>“I think over the past few years, we have certainly seen wonderful progress, but there is still a gap between the technology and wide adoption.”– Dr.Yuping Huang, Chief Executive Officer And Chairman, Quantum Computing Inc.</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Urgent’ To Build A Larger Quantum Ecosystem</h2>Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview said it found thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities in every major operating system and web browser. The Amazon (AMZN)-backed startup was so worried about the damage Mythos could cause that it refused to release it publicly until there are safeguards to control its most dangerous capabilities. Coinbase (COIN) and Binance (BNB) are&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/anthropic-mythos-triggers-scramble-among-coinbase-binance-report/cZJth2LRIw9">reportedly</a> in talks with Anthropic to prepare for Mythos’ launch.According to Huang, Anthropic’s Mythos is a reminder that the existing ecosystem isn’t really that secure and an opportunity to build a “larger ecosystem” that goes beyond quantum computing companies. He said that partnerships across different sectors would allow for real world quantum-based network security technology applications.“I believe that this offers us an opportunity to rethink what the timeline for wide adoption should be and what we should do now in order to address these critical challenges before they become huge problems that none of us can solve,” Huang stated. “I do feel the urgency that we need to start to adopt quantum communication technology at a larger scale very soon."&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">QUBT Sees Faster Roadmap Execution</h2>Huang said recent acquisitions, including Luminar Semiconductor and NuCrypt, have strengthened the company’s ability to execute on its roadmap.While the overall strategy remains unchanged, he said the added capabilities could accelerate timelines. Huang expects increased adoption of the company’s quantum products and stronger revenue performance beginning in 2026, alongside the launch of new offerings.“We will also see a few opportunities that we could not have pursued, now become a reality,” he told Stocktwits. “So I hope that we can have a couple of new products to come out at the end of 2026. It's going to be very interesting.”Consensus estimates on Koyfin show the average price target on QUBT’s stock stands at $17.40, which represents a potential upside of 80% from current levels. Out of the five analysts covering the stock, three gave it a rating of ‘Buy’ while the other two recommended ‘Hold’. The shares have fallen over 8% year-to-date but gained nearly 40% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-dips-to-74-k-after-trump-claims-iran-war-is-close-to-over/cZJtOIKRIv6">Bitcoin Dips To $74K After Trump Claims Iran War Is ‘Close To Over’ – But Analyst Eyes Rally To $88K</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Nokia stated that its offering can be used by enterprises for a wide range of use cases, including low-latency, real-time applications such as AI, as well as mobility and Internet of Things services.</li><li>The company stated that&nbsp;its solution can reduce clients' cost of ownership by up to 50%.</li><li>Nokia also announced that it has undertaken active trials with Tier-1 service providers across the North American and Asian markets.</li></ul>Nokia Corp. (NOK) shares soared nearly 9% in Monday’s opening trade after the company launched a new connectivity offering for enterprises, offering them a low-cost solution for use cases like artificial intelligence.Nokia announced early access to a new connectivity solution developed in partnership with Ruckus Networks, combining the next-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology with a fiber-optic local area network (LAN).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nokia Touts 40% Energy Cost Savings</h2>Nokia stated that its new optical-wireless LAN solution can help enterprises reduce their energy costs by up to 40%, while trimming their cost of ownership by half.The company also highlighted that, in combination with Ruckus Networks’ cloud and wireless products, the new solution can be used to meet a wide range of enterprise connectivity needs, including low-latency real-time applications such as AI, as well as mobility and Internet of Things (IoT) services.Nokia stated that its Aurelis MF-2 optical switch and modems require significantly less space and power than traditional LAN solutions, making them ideal for in-campus connectivity requirements.This solution is designed for telecom companies, cable operators, LAN, and managed service providers catering to a wide range of enterprises, the company added.Nokia also announced that it has undertaken active trials with Tier-1 service providers across the North American and Asian markets.<h2 class="st-heading-2">BofA Turns Bullish On Nokia</h2>Analysts at BofA turned bullish on Nokia, upgrading the company to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’ on Monday, according to TheFly.The firm stated that Nokia is transforming itself into an “optical powerhouse with a European advantage.” BofA also noted that, following Nokia’s leadership change in 2025 and its acquisition of Infinera, the company has multiple levers to capitalize on the growing momentum in the optical industry.The firm hiked its price target for Nokia to $12.4 from $7.99, implying an upside of nearly 22% from current levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI Frenzy Drives Up Energy Costs</h2>The AI data center frenzy has driven up energy costs for households in the U.S.Latest data from the Energy Information Administration shows that residential retail prices in the U.S. are up more than $0.17 per kilowatt-hour in January 2026, rising by nearly 10% year-on-year.Last month, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Google reportedly&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-google-join-hands-to-address-energy-affordability-utilize-coalition/cZdotGVRI77">joined</a> the Utilize coalition to address concerns of energy affordability.According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/electricity-price-data-center-ai-inflation-goldman.html">report</a> citing a Goldman Sachs note, electricity costs outpaced inflation in 2025.Electricity prices soared 6.9% year-on-year in 2025, while headline inflation stood at 2.9% during the year, according to the report. The analysts stated that electricity costs are expected to rise through the decade, with data centers accounting for 40% of the overall growth in electricity demand.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">Nokia</a> trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory with message volumes at ‘high’ levels. NOK was among the top trending tickers on the platform at the time of writing.One user stated that Nokia seems to be on a growth trajectory once again after a decade.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/akchaudh/message/650104154</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NOK">NOK stock</a> is up 56% year-to-date and 105% over the past 12 months. The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) is up 66% over the past 12 months, while the Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (AIQ) is up 45%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/openai-microsoft-limited-clients-bernstein-concerns-overdone-msft-stock/cZJFCpaRIuf">OpenAI Reportedly Says Microsoft Has 'Limited' Its Ability To Reach Clients – But Bernstein Says AI Concerns Overdone</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The announcement comes just days after Jack Dorsey-led Block Inc. announced it would be slashing nearly 40% of its workforce in a pivot towards AI.</li><li>Crypto exchange Gemini also announced in February that it plans to eliminate up to 200 roles, which is roughly 25% of its workforce, in its “path towards profitability.”</li><li>Messari, a crypto data platform, also announced layoffs alongside a leadership change earlier this month while outlining plans to reposition the firm as an “AI-first” organization.</li></ul>Founder and CEO of&nbsp;crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, announced on Thursday morning that the company plans to slash its workforce by 12% as the company pivots towards full-scale integration of artificial intelligence.“We are joining the list of companies integrating enterprise-wide AI,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/kris/status/2034539285232398798?s=20">wrote</a> in a post on X. “As part of this step, we have also made a targeted ~12% workforce reduction of roles that do not adapt in our new world.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/kris/status/2034539285232398798" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_074648_png_31258f77ae.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 074648.png" width="824" height="520"></a><figcaption>CEO of crypto.com announces 12% job cuts across the organization in AI-led pivot. | Source: @kris/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Industry Sees AI-Led Job Cuts</h2>The announcement comes just days after Jack Dorsey-led Block Inc. (XYZ) announced that it was cutting over 4,000 jobs, which accounted for nearly 40% of its workforce, to create smaller teams that would be supported by AI.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XYZ">XYZ’s stock</a> was down over 1% in early morning trade on Wednesday amid broader weakness in the markets following a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-drops-below-70-000-after-brent-oil-surges-to-119-amid-attacks/cZ3aLf0RIWt">rise in oil prices</a> amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Retail sentiment around the company on Stocktwits remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_073036_png_9ec4ef67c3.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 073036.png" width="1275" height="142"><figcaption>XYZ retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 7:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Crypto exchange Gemini (GEMI) also announced in February that it plans to eliminate up to 200 roles, which is roughly 25% of its workforce. Founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss said the cuts would help align expenses and accelerate the company’s “path to profitability.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GEMI/">GEMI’s stock</a> edged higher in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits trending in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_073135_png_128ae6f456.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 073135.png" width="1259" height="134"><figcaption>GEMI retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 7:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Messari, a crypto data platform, also announced layoffs alongside a leadership change earlier this month. Chief Executive Eric Turner stepped down, with Chief Technology Officer Diran Li taking over and outlining plans to reposition the firm as an “AI-first” organization.The Algorand Foundation (ALGO) on Wednesday said it reduced its workforce by 25%, citing a challenging macroeconomic environment and ongoing weakness in crypto markets.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/algorand">ALGO’s price</a> was down over 4% in the last 24 hours to around $0.08 as the broader cryptocurrency market tried to hold above $2.5 trillion. Retail sentiment around the token on Stocktwits remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_073359_png_6b5c9a348b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 073359.png" width="1277" height="145"><figcaption>ALGO retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 7:25 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Third Round Of Cuts For&nbsp;Crypto.com Since 2022</h2>For Crypto.com, the latest layoffs mark its third round of workforce reductions since 2022. The company cut about 5% of its staff that year, or roughly 260 employees, citing a macroeconomic slowdown. Following the collapse of FTX later in 2022, it reduced headcount by another 20% in 2023.Marszalek said that companies adopting AI at scale are likely to gain a competitive edge. “Companies that take immediate action and pair the best AI tools with top performers will achieve unprecedented levels of scale and precision.” He added that affected employees have been notified and will receive support during the transition.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-drops-below-70-000-after-brent-oil-surges-to-119-amid-attacks/cZ3aLf0RIWt">Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 After Brent Oil Surges To $119 Amid Middle East Attacks</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Crypto.com logo displayed on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 28, 2021.

After Jack Dorsey’s Block, Crypto.com Cuts Jobs In AI Push Targeting Roles That ‘Do Not Adapt In Our New World’

CEO Kris Marszalek said affected employees have been notified and will receive support during the transition. 

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