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New CCO brings three decades of financial services experience

SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 24, 2023 – Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of CJ Rinaldi as Chief Compliance Officer. CJ’s decades of experience, both in traditional and decentralized finance, will further strengthen Kraken’s compliance program amid a fast-evolving regulatory landscape. 

“To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies around the world, Kraken must continue to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape,” said Kraken’s incoming CEO David Ripley. “CJ’s impressive international career in both the private and public sectors positions us for continued success in meeting global compliance needs.”

CJ was previously Chief Compliance Officer at Blockchain.com, where he was tasked with building out global compliance frameworks and mitigating compliance risk for the firm. Prior to that, CJ had several roles at Deutsche Bank, including Chief Compliance Officer for its swap dealer and US broker dealer. He also served as Head of Business Line Anti-Financial Crimes Compliance supporting its investment bank, where he led a global team tasked with mitigating financial crime risk, implementing procedures and controls through effective and efficient operational solutions. 

“Kraken's commitment to security and transparency while building world class products and services makes it the gold standard in an industry that’s shaping the future of finance. It is trusted players like Kraken that will help ensure the crypto ecosystem operates within all regulatory frameworks” says Rinaldi. “I am excited to grow Kraken’s data-driven approach to compliance, ensuring the protection of both the company and its clients.”

Prior to Deutsche Bank, CJ worked at UBS Investment Bank in multiple roles, including as Global Head of Client Infrastructure. He also served as Senior Counsel in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Guy brings over a decade of financial services experience to Kraken’s North American growth efforts.

SAN FRANCISCO – January 13, 2023 - Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted digital asset platforms, is pleased to announce Guy Hirsch was appointed as Managing Director for North America. In this role, Guy will be responsible for overseeing the growth and expansion of Kraken’s operations in the United States and Canada. He will also lead the company’s efforts to build strong relationships with regulators, institutions and retail clients within the region.

About Guy Hirsch: 

Hirsch has more than 20 years of experience overall, with a recent focus on digital assets and fintech. Prior to joining Kraken, Guy led eToro’s expansion into the US and oversaw US operations. At eToro, he helped secure 26 money transmitter licenses, and a FINRA membership to allow eToro to launch stock trading in the US. Prior to eToro, Guy held leadership positions at Samsung, and founded two VC-backed startups.

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Guy Hirsch, Managing Director, North America: “In spite of the current bear market, I look forward to helping shepherd Kraken’s new licensing and regulatory efforts in the region” said Guy. “Kraken’s reputation within the crypto ecosystem precedes it, and I am confident that we will continue to responsibly advance the adoption of cryptocurrency with the United States.”

The most secure and seamless trading experience for non-fungible tokens

Cryptowatch Social will provide a trustworthy, all-in-one solution for crypto holders to discuss and trade on price action and industry developments in real time.

SAN FRANCISCO- November 1, 2022 -Cryptowatch, the leading charting and trading terminal for cryptocurrency markets, is delighted to announce the launch of Cryptowatch Social, the first social platform designed to cultivate a crypto community built on trust and transparency.

ver the past ten years, a community of cryptocurrency holders and traders from around the world have developed a uniquely rich culture where members swap tips, share information and crack jokes. Unfortunately, bad actors can easily spam, scam, spread FUD and mislead crypto holders into parting with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies.

A forum tailor-made for the crypto community, Cryptowatch Social enables anyone with an interest in crypto to easily determine who they can trust. Features include exchange account integration, so creators can share their portfolio to build trust, allowing followers to easily verify if the creator holds the digital assets they claim to own or made the trade they said they made.

"Our goal is to make Cryptowatch Social the discussion center of the crypto world,” Artur Sapek, Founder and Director of Engineering at Cryptowatch, said. “We are building the ultimate all-in-one crypto mobile app where traders can watch markets, manage their portfolio, and learn from each other.”

Cryptowatch was founded in 2014 as the all-in-one interface for crypto holders to scan prices, analyze market movements and make trades on every major exchange. The launch of Cryptowatch Social means Cryptowatch users will now also enjoy a host of new social features, such as cashtags, intuitive watchlists, live idea feeds and chart sharing, so they can better participate and engage with the crypto community overall.

These features will be showcased when Cryptowatch live streams Crypto Fight Week and its accompanying activities. Anyone who registers for a Cryptowatch account will be free to watch all of the events through the mobile app and website including the seven boxing matches featuring prominent crypto traders on November 12.