#Kraken's Chief Legal Officer Steps Down#
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Kraken Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori has announced his resignation, after leading the company's legal department for nearly five years. Santori has been a key legal advocate in the cryptocurrency space, known for creating SAFTs during the ICO boom. He will remain a senior advisor to Kraken, helping the company build a global advisory board. Santori's departure has sparked speculation that he may take on a role in the Trump administration. In his resignation statement, he criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler, calling most regulators "lovely people."
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Kraken Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori has announced his resignation, he will continue to serve as a senior advisor to the company, helping Kraken establish a “global advisory board”. Santori has been with Kraken for nearly five years, leading the company’s legal department. He is known for creating the SAFT during the ICO boom and is a key legal advocate in the crypto space. Santori’s departure has sparked speculation that he could be taking on a role in the Trump administration. In his resignation statement, he took a parting shot at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, saying that most regulators are “lovely people”.
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Marco Santori resigned from his position as Chief Legal Officer of Kraken, potentially joining the Trump administration.
Santori, known for creating SAFT during the ICO boom, is a legal advocate in the crypto space.
Santori has expressed criticism of Gary Gensler, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Santori will continue to serve as a senior advisor to Kraken, helping to build a global advisory board.