CHEYENNE, Wyo. - September 21, 2022 - Kraken, one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, today announced that COO Dave Ripley will succeed Co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell, who will become chairman of the board of directors. Dave will assume the role of CEO after Kraken completes a COO search.

Kraken was co-founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell, an alumnus of California State University, Sacramento, with Thanh Luu and Michael Gronager. [7] [8] Powell was a consultant for Mt. Gox in resolving a security issue, and began working on Kraken as a replacement, anticipating its death; Gox did collapse in 2014, failing security audits.[9] [8] …

Jul 28, 2022 · In 2011, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell set out to build a crypto exchange that clients and regulators could trust. Despite headwinds and market uncertainties, Jesse has led Kraken through more than a decade of highs, lows, frenzies and FUD to establish Kraken as a leader in the cryptoasset industry.

Sep 21, 2022 · In an all-hands meeting Jesse Powell announced that he is stepping down as CEO of the crypto exchange that he founded back in 2011. He will be replaced by long-time COO Dave Ripley. Powell...

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Sep 21, 2022 · Jesse Powell, a founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is stepping down as chief executive. Mr. Powell will be replaced by Dave Ripley, the chief operating officer, Kraken said on...

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