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Steven Christie joined Binance in January 2022 as Senior Vice President of Compliance, leading Binance's global regulatory policy team to ensure Binance meets its regulatory obligations to the highest standards. Steven will also work closely with global industry leaders, policymakers and regulators to contribute to the development of sustainable regulatory frameworks. Steven has more than 20 years of experience in financial services and regulation as a regulator and policy maker. He spent over nine years with the FCA and 12 years with the Gaming Commission. Prior to joining Binance, Steven worked at the FCA as Strategy and Engagement Manager for the Data, Technology and Innovation division. He was involved in the development of the FCA's encryption guidance and led policy working groups focused on the UK, EU and other countries.
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