Why It Matters
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken terminated its lobbying relationship with Zero One Strategies LLC on July 8, concluding a brief engagement that lasted just over three months. The LDA termination marks the end of what was a minimal lobbying presence for the crypto platform, which paid the firm $30,000 across its entire contract period.
By The Numbers
The cryptocurrency exchange paid the firm $30,000 in the second quarter of 2026.
Broader Context
Kraken's lobbying efforts through Zero One Strategies centered on taxation matters, mirroring the company's previous focus on digital assets tax proposals. The timing of the engagement and its termination occurred against a backdrop of ongoing congressional activity regarding cryptocurrency taxation and regulation.
The filing cessation occurred just days after Zero One Strategies filed Kraken's second quarter 2026 lobbying disclosure on July 13. That report documented the firm's work during the quarter leading up to the termination.
Stacey Rolland, the firm's founder, served as the sole lobbyist representing Kraken during the 2026 engagement. Rolland is recognized as an expert in emerging technology policy, particularly blockchain, digital assets, and intersecting tax and financial services regulation. Rolland briefly held a position as Tax Counsel in Rep. Xavier Becerra's personal office. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the UCLA School of Law.
The Bottom Line
The company registered with Zero One Strategies in April and signed the engagement agreement in May, focusing exclusively on taxation and internal revenue code matters. The lobbying disclosure termination was formalized in a filing signed on July 13, just five days after the relationship ended.
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