Binance.US has hired a new chief executive officer as the exchange eyes growth in the United States, perhaps the world’s most lucrative digital-asset market.

Former Currency.com CEO Stephen Gregory has been appointed Binance.US’s new chief executive, the company said Wednesday. The move comes slightly more than a year after Binance.US restored customers’ fiat deposits and withdrawals for U.S. customers. In 2023, the exchange had to suspend U.S. dollar deposits and withdrawals amid allegations of violating securities laws.

“Mr. Gregory is a lawyer who has become a leading expert in digital assets compliance and regulatory matters, having served as compliance leader at Gemini and CEX.io,” Binance.US said in its statement.

“I am honored to…