Kraken has appointed Bivu Das as the Managing
Director for the UK. He brings nearly two decades of experience in commercial
enterprise and fintech strategy development to his new role. His appointment
happens when the cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its services in the
region.
Before joining Kraken, Das co-founded a crypto
startup that focused on creating an accessible payment gateway for users to
enter and exit the digital asset ecosystem. His expertise also extends to
navigating hyper-growth stages at Starling Bank, a popular neobank.
Das said: “Kraken has long advocated for the
potential crypto assets have to transform how everyday people interact with
financial services.” There are millions of people in the
UK, as well as globally, who are underserved by the existing financial system.
Kraken’s mission of accelerating crypto adoption, paired with an exceptional
product offering, means we can continue demonstrating crypto’s disruptive
potential.”
Das’ career kick-started in financial services and
technology consultancy, where he collaborated with Big Four professional
services firms and traditional UK banking institutions like Barclays, KPMG, and
Deloitte.
According to the official statement, Kraken has a
team of over 275 members in the UK. The platform holds multiple approvals that
enable it to serve clients as an FCA-registered crypto asset exchange provider,
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