In a significant leadership shift, Richard Teng, a seasoned professional with an extensive background in regulatory affairs, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Binance.News of the appointment came on Tuesday, in a tumultuous day in the crypto sector that saw Binance Founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) step down following criminal charges in the U.S.<h2 id="header-0">Starting out at Binance Singapore</h2>Teng, a Singaporean industry veteran, initially joined Binance in 2021 as the CEO of Binance Singapore, demonstrating his efforts at bolstering global compliance for the crypto giant. His trajectory within the organization has been noteworthy, progressing from leading regional markets to ultimately becoming the CEO. Binance’s official <a href="https://www.binance.com/en/blog/leadership/bio-richard-teng-binances-new-ceo-6819833624741779461" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">statement</a> highlights Teng’s diverse experience, overseeing regions such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe, culminating in his responsibility for all markets outside the U.S.Before joining Binance, Teng held the position of CEO at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). He had taken up that role following a spell as Chief Regulatory Officer at SGX, a Singapore-based multi-asset exchange, where he showcased his leadership in regulatory divisions, specifically shaping policies related to listing trading and clearing activities.Teng’s career is further distinguished by a 13-year tenure at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where he served in various capacities, including Director of Corporate Finance. His involvement in regulatory matters spanning banking, insurance and capital markets, particularly during the late 1990s transformation of Singapore’s financial services sector, underscores his deep understanding of industry dynamics.In a statement, Teng expressed his commitment to leveraging his three decades of financial services and regulatory experience to guide Binance’s innovative team. Taking to the X social media platform, he <a href="https://x.com/_RichardTeng/status/1727066202047164562?s&#61;20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">stated</a>:”We operate the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. The trust placed on us by our 150m users and thousands of employees is a responsibility that I take seriously and hold dear. With CZ, and our leadership team’s support, I have accepted this role so that we can continue to meet and exceed the expectations of stakeholders while achieving our core mission, the freedom of money.”<h2 id="header-1">Setting priorities</h2>While the broader crypto community was still digesting the <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/binance-and-ceo-plead-guilty-federal-charges-4b-resolution" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">settlement</a> that had been struck by Binance and CZ with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in charges related to money laundering, unlicensed money transmission and sanctions violations, Teng was already setting out his objectives going forward.Teng outlined that his focus will turn towards “reassuring users that they can remain confident in the financial strength, security and safety of the company.” Secondly, the industry veteran intends to concentrate efforts on “collaborating with regulators to uphold high standards globally that foster innovation while providing important consumer protections.” Lastly, Teng highlighted “working with partners to drive growth and adoption of Web3” as another area where he will focus his attention.Analysts from American multinational financial services giant JPMorgan<a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/264283/jpmorgan-binance-settlement-positive-crypto" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> said</a> on Wednesday that they see the Binance settlement as a positive for the crypto space as it removes uncertainty and risk from the company and the sector overall.

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