Binance’s counter-terrorism advisor exits after just two months
Leading global crypto exchange Binance recently experienced a notable departure with Jennifer Hicks resigning from her position as the firm’s first anti- terrorism financial advisor . Hicks, who previously worked as a cybercrime investigator at Chainalysis and has a background in the U.S. Navy, joined Binance as Senior Manager of Intelligence and Investigations in late 2021, according to her LinkedIn profile. The appointment of Hicks to the position was seen as a key step in Binance’s efforts to combat financial terrorism. However, merely two months after her promotion, she has left the company. Hicks’ departure is part of a broader trend of high-level exits at Binance, including the product manager, chief business officer, general counsel, and head of the Asia-Pacific region. Another significant exit is that of Stéphanie Cabossioras, the Managing Director of Binance’s French unit. These departures come at a challenging time for Binance, which is facing ...