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Kris Marszalek

Co-Founder & CEO, Crypto.com · Singapore

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Kris Marszalek is the CEO of Crypto.com. Marszalek is based in Singapore. Marszalek was born in 1979 in Poland and educated at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.

Born in Poland, Marszalek is a serial entrepreneur with a background in e-commerce and consumer technology. He founded Crypto.com in 2016 (originally Monaco) and has overseen its evolution into a major cryptocurrency exchange and payment platform trusted by over 80 million customers globally.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Crypto.com's expansion into new markets and Marszalek's significant strategic moves, including the platform's rollout of tokenized stock derivatives and a major acquisition of the AI.com domain for $70 million, which included a Super Bowl advertisement. The headlines also document substantial workforce reductions at the company, with coverage emphasizing Marszalek's framing of the 12 percent layoffs as part of an organizational shift toward artificial intelligence capabilities. Additional coverage has highlighted Crypto.com's high-profile partnerships and Marszalek's prominence within the cryptocurrency industry.

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Born
1979 · Poland
Citizenship
Poland
Education
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Awards
Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong

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Kris Marszalek: FAQ

Who is Kris Marszalek?
Kris Marszalek is the Co-Founder & CEO of Crypto.com, based in Singapore.
What company does Kris Marszalek lead?
Kris Marszalek is CEO of Crypto.com.
Where was Kris Marszalek educated?
Kris Marszalek studied at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.