TLDR
- Binance.US appoints former Currency.com CEO Stephen Gregory as chief executive from March 9.
- Gregory previously held compliance roles at Gemini and CEX.IO.
- Former CEO Norman Reed moves to an advisory role at the exchange.
- Binance.US plans to expand staking, earn products, and access to DeFi services.
Binance.US has appointed compliance lawyer Stephen Gregory as chief executive officer, effective March 9, 2026, as it seeks renewed growth in the United States. Gregory replaces interim CEO Norman Reed, who will remain an advisor. Gregory previously led Currency.com in the U.S. and held compliance roles at Gemini and CEX.IO, bringing regulatory experience to the exchange’s leadership.
Leadership Shift at Binance.US
The appointment follows a period of change for Binance.US. In 2023, the exchange faced regulatory pressure after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed legal action. Regulators alleged the platform failed to register as an exchange and raised additional compliance concerns.
The case was dismissed with prejudice in May during the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. That decision removed a major legal dispute for the company. Since then, Binance.US has resumed U.S. dollar deposits and withdrawals for customers.
Norman Reed helped guide the exchange during that period. He previously worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple before joining Binance in 2023. Reed said the company now enters a new phase. “As we look to the next phase of growth for Binance.US, Stephen brings an entrepreneurial approach to leadership,” Reed said. “I am proud of the work we have accomplished together.”
Gregory’s Background in Compliance and Crypto
Stephen Gregory has worked in several digital asset companies with compliance responsibilities. He served as compliance leader and counsel at CEX.IO. He also worked as a compliance officer at Gemini.
Gregory later became the U.S. CEO of Currency.com, a digital finance platform offering cryptocurrency trading services. He helped guide the company through its acquisition in 2025. His experience includes managing regulated crypto infrastructure and working with financial authorities.
Binance.US described Gregory as a lawyer with deep knowledge of digital asset regulations. The company said this background supports its aim to build a regulated platform for U.S. customers. Gregory also referred to the global influence of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. “The Binance.US brand is extremely powerful, with a founder who has advocated making the U.S. the crypto capital of the world,” Gregory said.
Expansion Plans for Products and Services
Binance.US plans to expand several services under Gregory’s leadership. The exchange recently launched features such as Boost, staking services, and a relaunched referral program. The company said more additions to its Earn suite are expected. These services allow users to earn yield on certain digital assets.
The exchange also plans to introduce new gateways to decentralized finance products and tokenized assets. The aim is to offer broader access to blockchain-based financial tools. The strategy focuses on both crypto-native traders and traditional investors. Binance.US intends to package blockchain-based yield strategies within regulated frameworks.
This approach may allow institutional users to access digital assets through structured products. The exchange competes with platforms such as Coinbase and Kraken in the U.S. market. Product range and regulatory compliance remain key factors for growth. Binance.US said its goal is to provide competitive liquidity and services while operating within U.S. rules.
