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Jesse Powell
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.
Kraken’s Jesse Powell to Step Down as CEO of Crypto Exchange
Chief Operating Officer Dave Ripley will take over as CEO.
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 "The Hash" team digs into Powell's comments and the potential limits of outdated U.S. securities law.
In Crypto Winter, Jesse Powell’s Pirate-King Leadership Style Might Be the New Normal
Less than 1% of employees have taken the CEO’s buyout offer since he laid down the law on culture. Do employees see Kraken as a “based” place to work, or just somewhere to ride out the bear market?
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A Bitcoin Will Be Worth a Bugatti by 2022, Says Kraken CEO
Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken, told Bloomberg that a bitcoin will be equivalent to the price of a Bugatti by 2022. Considering the cheapest Bugatti goes for over $1.5M, Powell is beyond bullish on bitcoin. "The Hash" panel debates.
Kraken CEO Says He'd Only Want to Go Public at a Valuation Above $10B
"We are certainly on track, though $10 billion dollars is a low valuation," said Powell. "I wouldn't be interested in issuing shares at that price."
Jesse Powell-From Gamer to Banker: Most Influential 2020
Kraken CEO Jesse Powell first learned about crypto through virtual world gaming. In this interview with CoinDesk's Nathan DiCamillo, Powell explains how he desires to create a real world scenario where bitcoin reaches "escape velocity" by embedding crypto in the traditional economy.
Jesse Powell-From Gamer to Banker: Most Influential 2020
Kraken CEO Jesse Powell first learned about crypto through virtual world gaming. In this interview with CoinDesk's Nathan DiCamillo, Powell explains how he desires to create a real world scenario where bitcoin reaches "escape velocity" by embedding crypto in the traditional economy.
Kraken CEO Jesse Powell Issues Tough Critique of 'Reckless' DeFi Launches
"Stop f**king up your bulls**t DeFi scams and expecting exchanges to bail you out," Powell said.
Kraken Is Seeking 'War Chest' Investment at a $4 Billion Valuation
Crypto exchange Kraken is seeking investment from select clients with a minimum $100,000 buy-in.
