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In a surprising turn of events, global crypto exchange <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/coinbase/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinbase</a> is ramping up its workforce in India, signaling a significant expansion in product and technology roles despite discontinuing services in the country. The company is actively hiring for various positions, particularly in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and embracing remote working, Moneycontrol <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/coinbase-is-hiring-for-tech-roles-in-india-despite-halting-exchange-services-11815111.html" target="_blank">reported</a> citing people familiar with the matter.
Meanwhile, this move comes amid challenges faced by Coinbase in India, including regulatory pressures and discontinuation of services for Indian customers.
<h2 id="coinbase-bolsters-tech-presence-in-india">Coinbase Bolsters Tech Presence in India</h2>
In a noteworthy development, Coinbase, the leading global <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/Crypto-exchange-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto exchange</a>, is intensifying its hiring efforts in India, focusing on key product and technology roles. Despite <a href="https://coingape.com/coinbase-grants-indian-users-more-time-for-withdrawal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ceasing operations in the country</a> in October, the company has posted approximately 30 open positions on LinkedIn in the past three weeks.
Meanwhile, the recruitment drive encompasses locations in Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, as well as remote work, showcasing Coinbase’s commitment to tapping into India’s pool of skilled tech professionals, according to the Moneycontrol report.
Notably, the industry insiders, requesting anonymity, suggest that Coinbase’s recent hiring spree aligns with a broader trend in the crypto industry. Companies like Coinbase and Gemini are strategically establishing tech talent hubs in India, capitalizing on the country’s proficient, cost-effective engineering workforce.
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<h2 id="the-exchange-s-complex-journey-in-india">The Exchange’s Complex Journey In India</h2>
Coinbase’s <a href="https://coingape.com/coinbase-ceo-crypto-push-in-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">journey in the Indian market</a> has been marked by challenges, including high taxes on crypto gains and hurdles in enabling UPI-based payments. Meanwhile, the platform, which initially aimed to expand its Indian tech hub with over 1,000 employees in 2022, faced setbacks with the discontinuation of its UPI payment option due to regulatory pressure.
However, the recent surge in hiring suggests a renewed focus on building a robust tech team in the country. The move comes in contrast to Coinbase’s prior decisions, which included <a href="https://coingape.com/breaking-coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-announces-20-additional-layoff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">multiple rounds of layoffs</a> from 2022, impacting approximately 950 employees.
Despite the company’s overall slowdown in hiring and withdrawal of job offers, the current expansion in India underscores the strategic importance of the country in Coinbase’s global operations.
While Coinbase remains tight-lipped about the recent developments, the increased focus on hiring tech talent in India echoes a larger trend of global companies establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the country.
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