Here's how Kraken is positioning for crypto's institutional era

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The Block2024/09/11 16:00

By:The Block

Quick Take Kraken CEO David Ripley shares how Kraken is expanding its product suite to meet growing institutional demand.

Episode 56 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Kraken CEO David Ripley.

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David Ripley is the CEO of Kraken.

In this episode, Ripley discusses Kraken's strategic expansion into institutional services, including custody and lending.

OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
03:57 Institutional Crypto Services
07:22 FTX Fallout
11:02 Institutional Adoption
15:25 Crypto Credit Crisis
17:10 Crypto Banking
19:14 Regulatory Environment
22:39 Closing Thoughts

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