Binance's U.S. unit hires former Société Générale associate as chief compliance officer

Binance.US, the American arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, hired former Société Générale (OTCPK:SCGLF) associate Tammy Weinrib as chief compliance officer, CoinDesk reported Thursday, citing a statement. Weinrib, who joined Binance.US from her most recent position as vice president of the financial crime compliance group at Société Générale (OTCPK:SCGLF), will be responsible for engaging with regulators across the U.S. Prior to her role at the French investment bank, Weinrib served as deputy chief compliance officer at crypto exchange Gemini, CoinDesk noted. “At Binance.US, we recognize the enormous responsibility that comes with handling our customers’ assets, and with that responsibility comes a need to ensure our company and industry are held to the highest standards of regulatory compliance,” CoinDesk reported, citing Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder's statement. Previously, (Feb. 15) the SEC examined how Binance.US disclosed affiliate ties to customers.