Binance announced the hiring of Europol investigator Nils Andersen-Röed as its director of audit and investigations. Andersen-Röed, who will be part of the larger investigations team, will conduct “internal and external investigations” to identify individuals who are trying to use the Binance platform for illegal purposes, the company said.
SushiSwap co-founder and project leader 0xMaki has stood down as the de facto premier of the decentralized finance project.
The Alabama Securities Commission has ordered crypto lender Celsius to explain how it is not violating state securities laws within the next four weeks. In an order dated Sept. 16, the state regulator said it believed Celsius violated state laws through its “Earn Rewards” program.
Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:
- Binance Names Europol Veteran to Join Audit and Investigations Team
- SushiSwap Co-Founder 0xMaki Steps Down as Leader
- Alabama Securities Commission Claims Celsius Violated Securities Laws