Jump Crypto CEO Kanav Kariya has resigned after holding the position for six years.
Meanwhile, Kariya plans to focus on portfolio companies and reconnect with his relationships and interests.
“As for what’s next, I plan to stay engaged with the portfolio companies I’ve been most involved with and hopefully take some time to process the unbelievably eventful few years we’ve had. It’s also a greatly welcome opportunity for me to catch up on relationships and reading that I had set on the back burner.”
While not highlighted in his latest statement, Kariya resigned after the US CFTC clamped down on the firm’s involvement with the crypto industry.
The company decided to reduce its crypto involvement involvement due to its involvement with failed projects such as FTX and Terra.
Kariya recognized Jump’s leadership, previous partners, and team for their unwavering support and expressed heartfelt gratitude.
“A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been supportive to me on this journey. I’m genuinely overwhelmed by the kindness and encouragement I’ve received along the way.”
Jump Crypto under Kariya
Kariya assumed the company’s CEO role in September 2021.
He previously worked as Jump’s quantitative researcher and Digital Asset’s Strategic Initiatives Director before becoming the firm’s president.
Under his leadership, Jump Trading grew to be a crucial market maker within the cryptocurrency industry.
Nevertheless, intensified regulatory scrutiny, especially after Terra’s debacle, forced the company to scale back and reevaluate its operations.
Jump Crypto was a leading backer of the collapsed TerraUSD project, making it one of the firms US prosecutors questioned after Terra’s failure in May 2022.
Furthermore, Jump Crypto endured massive losses following FTX’s collapse in November 2022, losing approximately $300 million.
These developments have been vital in Kariya’s move to resign.
Furthermore, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a probe against Jump Crypto last week.
The investigation involves the company’s crypto-related activities, including trading and investing.
Kariya’s resignation amidst Jump Crypto’s clampdown reflects the increasing regulatory pressure that top players in the industry face.
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts will likely watch these developments and whether they can affect the broader market as the probe’s details unfold.
The cryptocurrency market started this week with a bearish stance as Bitcoin dipped to $60K on Monday, hovering at around $60,795 at press time.
Meanwhile, Kanav Kariya remained confident that Jump Trading “will continue to do great work in the industry.”
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