Jesse Powell

About Jesse Powell

Jesse Powell is the co-founder of Kraken, one of the longest-operating and third-largest cryptocurrency exchanges by US dollar spot volume. He previously served as CEO and is now Co-founder & Chairman. Powell is known for advocating regulatory clarity in the digital asset sector.

Jesse Powell at a glance

• Company: Kraken
• Investors: Hummingbird Ventures, Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, SBI Group
• Location: San Francisco, California

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