Crypto.com has appointed Mohammed Mortajine as Chief Compliance Officer, effective October 22, 2026, to lead global compliance strategy and strengthen regulatory engagement across the platform. Mortajine joins the Singapore-based exchange as it expands consumer access and integrates digital assets with traditional financial services and hybrid products.
- Background: Mortajine previously held senior compliance roles at major financial institutions, including Western Union, ACI Worldwide, and Paysafe
- Scope: His prior experience spans compliance programs across more than 200 countries and territories
- Focus: He built and managed multi-jurisdictional global teams navigating complex international regulatory requirements
We are incredibly excited to welcome Mohammed to build the next generation of global financial compliance operations. His deep regulatory expertise, proven executive judgment, and track record of building global compliance programs at scale will be instrumental as we continue building a trusted, disciplined, and high-performing company.
– Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com
Crypto.com has built something rare – a platform with genuine global scale and a clear vision with a compliance foundation. I’m excited to join at this moment and build upon this foundation, transforming the function into a world-class compliance operation, earning the trust of regulators, partners, and consumers as the company continues to grow.
– Mohammed Mortajine, Chief Compliance Officer
The hire represents the latest senior leadership addition as Crypto.com invests in organizational capabilities to support its global expansion. Founded in 2016, the platform operates across multiple jurisdictions and serves millions of users worldwide.
Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com. Source: LinkedIn
Mohammed Mortajine, Chief Compliance Officer at Crypto.com. Source: LinkedIn
