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Crypto exchange Kraken commits to Irish growth after ending year on a high

David Ripley was appointed chief executive in April 2023

Chief executive David Ripley formally took the reins of Kraken at the end of April 2023. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Chief executive David Ripley formally took the reins of Kraken at the end of April 2023 and not long afterwards the company experienced one of the strongest quarters in its history.

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the oldest Bitcoin exchanges and has grown to be one of the largest, supporting more than 200 digital assets on 67 blockchains.

It was an auspicious start for Ripley who was the chief operating officer for the ...