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

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  • 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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Davis Quinton is the Director of Podcasts at The Block and runs our flagship podcast called The Scoop, hosted by Frank Chaparro. Since joining The Block as an 'intern' in early 2022, he has worked closely with leaders across departments to translate The Block's written content into engaging multimedia formats. He holds a degree in Social Research & Public Policy from New York University in Abu Dhabi and is based in Sydney, Australia.

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