Cryptocurrencies
Kraken Poaches Gemini Executive in UK Crypto Shake-Up
- Blair Halliday will lead Kraken’s UK arm, exiting Gemini
- Gemini’s Stephanie Ramezan to take over in Halliday’s absence
Blair Halliday
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Crypto exchange Kraken hired a new managing director for its UK operations from one of its closest rivals.
Blair Halliday, previously UK managing director for the Winklevoss twins’ exchange Gemini, is taking over the same role at Kraken, according to a statement published Friday. Halliday will replace Curtis Ting, who has been appointed global senior managing director, covering multiple jurisdictions.