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Jesse Powell
Private Sector Figure · Co-founder, Kraken
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Jesse Powell is an American entrepreneur who co-founded the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and served as its chief executive officer before becoming chairman. He launched the company as an early bitcoin exchange built around stronger security after observing vulnerabilities at the earlier Mt. Gox exchange.
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Trump's two top market regulators launch joint 'Project Crypto'
Cryptocurrency sector — A coordinated CFTC/SEC framework for digital assets gives the crypto industry the regulatory clarity it has lobbied for, lowering legal risk for exchanges, custodians, and token issuers across the board.
Trump orders Labor Department to allow alternative assets in 401(k)s
Cryptocurrency sector — The same order also expands the addressable market for crypto-asset products inside retirement plans, a tailwind for digital-asset issuers and exchanges seeking distribution into mainstream retirement savings.
Trump's SEC crypto enforcement falls 60% in first year
Cryptocurrency sector — A 60% drop in SEC crypto enforcement actions and a ~97% drop in monetary penalties lowers the cost of doing business for digital-asset firms industry-wide, beyond the handful of cases that were individually dismissed.
Jesse Powell donates $845K to Trump 47 Committee
Donated $844,943.22 to Trump 47 Committee.
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