Kraken聯合創始人傑西·鮑威爾（Jesse Powell）起訴舊金山住房合作社

（coinchapter.com） - 克雷肯（Kraken）的聯合創始人傑西·鮑威爾（Jesse Powell）起訴了舊金山住房合作社，由於他的加密工業關係而聲稱歧視。

Jesse Powell, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has filed a lawsuit against a San Francisco housing co-op, alleging discrimination due to his crypto industry ties.

加密貨幣交易所Kraken的聯合創始人傑西·鮑爾（Jesse Powell）對舊金山住房合作社提起了訴訟，他指控由於他的加密行業關係而歧視。

The complaint, filed on Feb. 5 in San Francisco Superior Court, states that board members at 2500 Steiner Street refused to approve Powell's purchase of a luxury apartment in the building. The board's decision was allegedly based on Powell's cryptocurrency connections, past legal issues, and political donations.

投訴於2月5日在舊金山高等法院提起，指出，斯坦納街2500號的董事會成員拒絕批准鮑威爾在建築物中購買豪華公寓。據稱，董事會的決定是基於鮑威爾的加密貨幣聯繫，過去的法律問題和政治捐贈的。

"Frankly, I'm fed up with condescending, elitist bigots unlawfully discriminating against me," Powell posted on X on Feb. 5.

鮑威爾於2月5日在X上發布。“坦率地說，我厭倦了屈從於我的屈尊，精英偏執者，非法歧視我。”

According to Powell's legal team, the board never provided a clear reason for denying his purchase but took steps to prevent the sale from reaching a shareholder vote. The lawsuit claims that crypto executives are facing similar financial restrictions in the United States under current policies.

據鮑威爾的法律團隊稱，董事會從未提供明確的理由拒絕他的購買，而是採取了措施，以防止出售獲得股東投票。訴訟聲稱，根據當前政策，加密高管在美國面臨類似的財務限制。

Powell Alleges Political Bias in Housing Decision

鮑威爾指控住房決定中的政治偏見

The complaint highlights that 2500 Steiner Street is known for being a residence for San Francisco Democrats. Powell, who is not affiliated with any political party, claims that his $1 million donation in June 2024 to support Donald Trump's presidential bid played a role in the rejection.

投訴強調，斯坦納街2500號以舊金山民主黨的居住而聞名。鮑威爾不隸屬於任何政黨，他聲稱他在2024年6月為支持唐納德·特朗普的總統投標的100萬美元捐款在拒絕中發揮了作用。

The lawsuit specifically names Bruce Golden, a venture capitalist and Accel partner, as leading efforts to block the sale. Powell alleges that Golden, who has donated millions to Democratic organizations, worked to prevent him from buying the multi-million-dollar apartment.

該訴訟專門將風險投資家和加速合作夥伴布魯斯·戈登（Bruce Golden）稱為阻止銷售的主要努力。鮑威爾（Powell）聲稱，已經向民主組織捐贈了數百萬美元的戈爾登（Golden）努力阻止他購買數百萬美元的公寓。

Powell's application to purchase a unit in the 12-unit building was approved by the seller in September 2023, and the purchase was subject to approval from nine out of eleven non-selling members, as per the co-op's rules.

鮑威爾（Powell）在12個單位建築物中購買單位的申請已於2023年9月獲得賣方的批准，根據合作社的規定，該購買的申請得到了11名非銷售成員中9名的批准。

However, the lawsuit alleges that the board took deliberate steps to prevent the vote from taking place. His application was rejected in October, initially without explanation. Later, the board claimed he failed to provide a signed tax return, which Powell says was never listed as a requirement.

但是，訴訟稱，董事會採取了故意措施，以防止投票進行。他的申請在10月被拒絕，最初沒有解釋。後來，董事會聲稱他沒有提供簽署的納稅申報表，鮑威爾說，這從未被列為要求。

The lawsuit references Powell's past legal troubles, including an FBI raid on his home in early 2023. Powell claims that while no charges were filed, the incident contributed to the co-op's rejection. He argues that crypto industry figures have faced similar challenges due to increased scrutiny.

訴訟引用了鮑威爾過去的法律麻煩，包括聯邦調查局在2023年初對他的家中的突襲。他認為，由於審查的審查，加密行業人物面臨類似的挑戰。

A 3,500-square-foot unit in 2500 Steiner Street is currently listed for nearly $10 million, according to Zillow. Powell argues he provided all necessary financial documents, yet the board still voted against his purchase in November 2023 without explanation.

根據Zillow的數據，目前在2500 Steiner Street的3500平方英尺的單位目前以近1000萬美元的價格上市。鮑威爾（Powell）辯稱，他提供了所有必要的財務文件，但董事會仍然在2023年11月投票反對他的購買，沒有解釋。

The lawsuit asks the court to enforce the purchase agreement and grant damages, interest, and legal relief. The management company, Twenty-Five Hundred Steiner Street, Inc., and Bruce Golden have not responded to media inquiries.

訴訟要求法院執行購買協議並授予損害賠償，利息和法律救濟。管理公司，2500名Steiner Street，Inc。和Bruce Golden尚未對媒體詢問做出回應。