Crypto.com has appointed Mohammed Mortajine as its new Chief Compliance Officer, tasking him with overseeing the company’s global compliance strategy and regulatory engagement. ([crypto.com](https://crypto.com/en/company-news/cryptocom-appoints-mohammed-mortajine-as-chief-compliance-officer?utm_source=openai)) Mortajine brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Western Union, ACI Worldwide, and Paysafe, where he managed compliance programs across more than 200 countries and territories. His responsibilities included regulatory risk management, anti-money laundering protocols, and sanctions compliance. ([tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/38891?utm_source=openai))
This appointment follows the departure of Antonio Alvarez, who left Crypto.com to join Binance as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. ([tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/38891?utm_source=openai)) Alvarez had joined Crypto.com in 2020, bringing experience from his previous roles at Coinbase and Western Union. ([financemagnates.com](https://www.financemagnates.com/executives/moves/ex-coinbase-vp-antonio-alvarez-joins-crypto-com-to-head-compliance/?utm_source=openai))
Mortajine’s appointment comes at a time when Crypto.com is expanding its services beyond cryptocurrency trading into traditional financial services and hybrid products. The company has been actively securing regulatory approvals, including conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter. ([crypto.com](https://crypto.com/us/company-news/cryptocom-receives-conditional-approval-from-occ-for-national-trust-bank-charter?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, Crypto.com has acquired a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the EU’s MiFID regime, enabling it to offer traditional derivatives. ([fxaxe.com](https://fxaxe.com/news/crypto-com-appoints-ex-bdswiss-compliance-chief-to-lead-cyprus-unit/?utm_source=openai))
In his new role, Mortajine will be responsible for strengthening governance, managing regulatory requirements, and expanding compliance capabilities across international markets. His extensive experience in managing multi-jurisdictional compliance programs is expected to support Crypto.com’s continued global expansion. ([crypto.com](https://crypto.com/en/company-news/cryptocom-appoints-mohammed-mortajine-as-chief-compliance-officer?utm_source=openai))
This leadership change underscores Crypto.com’s commitment to regulatory adherence and its strategic pivot toward regulated financial products. The company is positioning itself to compete with established financial institutions by enhancing its compliance infrastructure. ([wisevoter.com](https://wisevoter.com/world/2026/10/22/cryptocom-appoints-mortajine-compliance-chief?utm_source=openai))