Dune Cuts 25% of Staff and Bets on AI to Power Crypto Data’s Next Chapter – Bitcoin News
The post Dune Cuts 25% of Staff and Bets on AI to Power Crypto Data’s Next Chapter – Bitcoin News appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. 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% of the team go this week.” Dune, founded in 2018, built its reputation by making onchain data accessible to analysts, develope