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title: "Tether Lays Off Gold Traders Months After Poaching Them from HSBC"
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description: "Tether Holdings SA has laid off two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after poaching them from HSBC. The specific reasons for their departure are not yet clear, according to people familiar with the matter. In response to questions about the departures, Tether stated that the company is \"always focused on operating with a lean team and continuously optimizing our business.\" (Bloomberg)"
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# Tether Lays Off Gold Traders Months After Poaching Them from HSBC

Tether Holdings SA has laid off two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after poaching them from HSBC. The specific reasons for their departure are not yet clear, according to people familiar with the matter. In response to questions about the departures, Tether stated that the company is "always focused on operating with a lean team and continuously optimizing our business." (Bloomberg)

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