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Coinbase Axes Engineer Over Pre-Disclosed AI Trading Side Project

Picture this: You disclose your passion project to HR on day zero. Five months later, it's your pink slip. Coinbase's brutal pivot on a side hustle exposes big tech's control freak streak.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read
Screenshot of termination email from Coinbase citing outside activities violation

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Coinbase ignored pre-hire disclosure of the AI trading platform NexusTrade until their own product launched. 𝕏
  • The firing reeks of retaliation after the engineer requested severance, bypassing their 30-day ultimatum. 𝕏
  • This signals a new AI talent clampdown, where companies retroactively claim side projects as competitive threats. 𝕏
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