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Kraken Incoming CEO on Company Culture, Future Plans as Jesse Powell Steps Down

As Jesse Powell steps down from his role as CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, incoming CEO Dave Ripley discusses the firm's business operations, company culture and future plans amid a sour mood in the markets.

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Strike Raises $80M; Bitmain Founder Reportedly Setting Up $250M Fund for Distressed Bitcoin Mining Assets

Strike, a Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider run by crypto entrepreneur Jack Mallers, raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by Ten31. Crypto billionaire Jihan Wu, founder of bitcoin mining rig maker Bitmain, is reportedly setting up a $250 million fund to buy distressed assets from mining firms.

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Crypto Execs From Celsius, Kraken, FTX.US Step Down From Roles

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell, and FTX.US President Brett Harrison are all stepping down from their roles amid crypto winter. U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses what we know so far and what this may reveal about the state of the industry.

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Binance Hired Compliance SVP From Rival Crypto Exchange Kraken

Steven Christie, who spent nearly five years at Kraken, joined Binance in May, according to a report.

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Kraken: How to Get Started on the Crypto Exchange

We take a look at the pros and cons of one of the older crypto exchanges on the market. Here’s what you need to know about Kraken.

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Jesse Powell to Step Down as Kraken CEO; Satoshi Trial Reaches Conclusion

Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell is planning to step down as CEO of the company and current COO Dave Ripley will take over his position. Plus, the latest legal developments as the trial between Hodlonaut and Craig Wright reaches its conclusion in an Oslo court.

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Kraken’s Jesse Powell to Step Down as CEO of Crypto Exchange

Chief Operating Officer Dave Ripley will take over as CEO.

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BlackRock to Use Kraken Subsidiary for Crypto Offering

The asset manager will use CF Benchmarks' bitcoin index.

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US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms

A subcommittee chairman from the House Oversight Committee sent letters to Binance, Coinbase and other firms questioning them on how they guard against fraud.

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Kraken CEO Condemns Tornado Cash US Sanctions

Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, has criticized the U.S. Treasury department's blacklisting of crypto mixer Tornado Cash, saying it's "unconstitutional." "The Hash" team digs into Powell's comments and the potential limits of outdated U.S. securities law.

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