Crypto.com Appoints New Global Compliance Chief
The firm names Mohammed Mortajine as its head of global compliance following the departure of his predecessor.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in People
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Crypto.com has appointed Mohammed Mortajine as its new global compliance chief. He replaces the former compliance officer, who left the exchange to join Binance.
Why it matters
The hire comes as Crypto.com broadens its operational focus beyond standard cryptocurrency trading to include derivatives and payment services. This transition requires navigating complex regulatory requirements across multiple international jurisdictions.
The new compliance head managed regulatory programs across more than 200 countries and territories during his prior tenures. His arrival coincides with the company's expansion into derivatives and prediction markets.
The players
Mohammed Mortajine
He is the newly appointed global compliance chief for Crypto.com with a background at Western Union, ACI Worldwide, and Paysafe.
Alvarez
The former Chief Compliance Officer at Crypto.com who departed the company to join Binance in 2026.
US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
A congressional body that initiated an inquiry into Crypto.com regarding potential insider trading on event-contract platforms.
The details
Mortajine is tasked with overseeing compliance for payment services and the company's international exchange platforms. The firm currently utilizes specialized customer-verification procedures to maintain its regulatory standing, including for its Malta-based entity that secured a license earlier in 2026.
Timeline
Alvarez joined Crypto.com as Chief Compliance Officer in 2020.
The firm received a Limited Financial Institutions licence in Malta in February 2026.
Bloomberg reported that the former compliance officer was joining Binance in August 2026.
The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requested documents from the firm in September 2026.
Mohammed Mortajine was appointed as the new global compliance chief on October 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership change underscores the firm's strategic pivot toward regulated financial products under the MiCA-regulated licensing framework. The company is positioning itself to compete with established legacy financial institutions by professionalizing its compliance infrastructure.
Users of the platform may see shifts in account verification requirements as the exchange adjusts its compliance protocols to satisfy global regulators. These changes are intended to support the firm's new service offerings in payment processing and derivatives.
The takeaway
The appointment signals a renewed emphasis on regulatory adherence as the exchange faces heightened scrutiny from US lawmakers. Investors and users should monitor whether these changes in leadership result in more stable operating conditions for the company's newer derivatives platforms.
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