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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.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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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.

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell (CoinDesk)

Finance

BlackRock to Use Kraken Subsidiary for Crypto Offering

The asset manager will use CF Benchmarks' bitcoin index.

BlackRock headquarters (Shutterstock)

Policy

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.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images)

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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 "The Hash" team digs into Powell's comments and the potential limits of outdated U.S. securities law.

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US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System

The central bank will create a three-tiered system for evaluating whether a financial institution should have access.

Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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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?

CEO Jesse Powell says he's trying to insulate Kraken from “people who basically [think] if you don’t agree with them you’re evil.” (Kraken)

Policy

Kraken Under Investigation for Alleged Sanctions Violations: Report

The NY Times reported that Kraken allegedly allowed Iranian users onto the platform.

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell (CoinDesk)

Finance

Plaid Adds Crypto Account Data to Its Platform

The information will be in read-only mode.

Plaid is adding crypto exchange account data. (SarahCreates/Unsplash)