Former Kraken Legal Head Marco Santori Joins Pantera Capital

Marco Santori, the former chief legal officer at Kraken, has joined Pantera Capital as a general partner on the investment team. Santori, who stepped down from Kraken in January of 2025, will focus on expanding Pantera’s crypto portfolio while serving as a resource for portfolio companies on regulatory compliance and strategic growth, according to a blog post. He will also continue engaging with policymakers to advocate for clear, innovation-friendly regulations in the U.S. and globally, as stated by Pantera.

The advancement of clear crypto regulations in the U.S. has become a key focus for firms preparing for the evolving landscape. Santori, who testified before the U.S. Congress on the matter of crypto regulation, is recognized for developing the “SAFT” (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) framework, an essential component of compliant token sales.

“I’m joining Pantera at a pivotal moment for crypto on the world stage. After over a decade of work, governments have finally embraced the benefits of blockchain technology,” Santori said in a statement. “The timing couldn’t be better, and Pantera couldn’t be better positioned to capitalize on it.”