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Kraken’s Former Legal Chief Marco Santori Joins Pantera Capital
“The timing couldn’t be better, and Pantera couldn’t be better positioned to capitalize on it,” Santori said about his new role.
Updated Apr 28, 2025, 8:22 p.m. Published Apr 28, 2025, 5:07 p.m.
What to know:
- Marco Santori joined Pantera Capital as a general partner on the investment team.
- Santori will continue his role in engaging with policymakers to advocate for clear, innovation-friendly regulations in the U.S. and globally, Pantera said.
Marco Santori, the former chief legal officer at Kraken, has joined Pantera Capital as a general partner on the investment team.
Santori, who stepped down from Kraken in January of 2025, will focus on expanding Pantera’s crypto portfolio, while acting as a resource for portfolio companies on regulatory compliance and strategic growth, according to a blogpost.
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He will also continue his role in engaging with policymakers to advocate for clear, innovation-friendly regulations in the U.S. and globally, Pantera said.
The advancement of clear crypto regulations in the U.S. makes it an area of focus for firms readying themselves.
Santori, who testified before the U.S. Congress on the subject of crypto regulation, is recognized for developing the “SAFT” (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) framework, a cornerstone of compliant token sales.
“I’m joining Pantera at a pivotal moment for crypto on the world stage. After over a decade of work, governments have finally embraced the benefits of blockchain technology,” Santori said in a statement. “The timing couldn’t be better, and Pantera couldn’t be better positioned to capitalize on it.”
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