Crypto.com has appointed Mohammed Mortajine chief compliance officer, the company announced on 22 October. His remit is to strengthen governance, deepen engagement with regulators and expand compliance capabilities across the group’s international platform.[1]
Appointment at a glance
| Item | Company disclosure |
|---|---|
| Executive | Mohammed MortajineSource 1 |
| Role | Chief compliance officerSource 1 |
| Prior experience cited | Western Union, ACI Worldwide, Paysafe and bankingSource 1 |
| Programme reach in company biography | More than 200 countries and territoriesSource 1 |
| Mandate | Global compliance strategy, governance and regulatory engagementSource 1 |
Crypto.com says Mortajine has led international compliance programmes and multi-jurisdiction teams across banking, payments and fintech. The appointment comes as the company combines digital assets with traditional financial services and hybrid products, increasing the range of activities its compliance organisation must oversee.[1]
The announcement does not identify a predecessor, a separate effective date or a quantified staffing plan. It describes a leadership appointment, with no new licence or customer-protection arrangement announced alongside it.[1]
Sources & further reading
- Crypto.com Appoints Mohammed Mortajine as Chief Compliance Officer Crypto.com · 22 Oct 2026 · Accessed 26 Oct 2026