- Binance faces a turbulent phase because of regulatory scrutiny and departures.
- Mayur Kamat, Global Head of Product, resigns from Binance.
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has seen its fair share of controversies and ‘FUD’ (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) this year. Adding to the turmoil, Mayur Kamat, Global Head of Product, has recently resigned. Binance confirmed Kamat’s departure through the email sent to the crypto media, mentioning gratitude for his contributions during a period of significant growth.
Mayur Kamat, a tech industry veteran with experience at tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Agoda, joined Binance in January 2022. His LinkedIn profile highlighted his instrumental role in expanding Binance’s user base from 80 million to over 150 million within just 18 months, achieved through the introduction of various innovative product offerings.
Kamat also claimed significant contributions to the successful launch of Binance features like Feed, Tax, and CeDeFi, which aimed to enhance the overall user experience on the platform.
This latest executive departure follows a string of other high-profile exits, including Patrick Hillmann, who served as Chief Strategy Officer until July 2023, Steven Christie, the Senior Vice President for Compliance, and Hon Ng, the General Counsel, all of whom left the company in July
Binance In a Challenging Period?
Binance has been facing a series of challenges in recent months, primarily stemming from increased regulatory scrutiny in various jurisdictions. In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against the exchange in June, alleging involvement in a wash trading scheme where millions of dollars were moved between companies owned by CEO Changpeng Zhao. The lawsuit also raised concerns about Binance operating as an unlicensed securities exchange.
Moreover, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a separate lawsuit against Binance earlier this year, alleging violations of U.S. trading and derivatives rules
CZ’S Response
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has repeatedly addressed what he considers “fake news” coverage of the exchange, accusing critics of FUD. Zhao asserts that it remains ahead of the curve in terms of regulatory compliance, highlighting the company’s large user base and market share as evidence of its strength.
Meanwhile, it has made internal changes, with Kristen Hecht being appointed as the new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO). Hecht previously held the position of Global Head of Corporate Compliance within the company.
Amid these Binance native tokens, BNB is down 0.07% in the past 24 hours, with the price trading at $215.
