Unchained Why Catherine Coley Isn't Worried About BNB Being a Security - Ep.154
Jan 14, 2020
Catherine Coley, CEO of Binance US, previously honed her skills in foreign exchange at Morgan Stanley and Ripple. She shares her thrilling journey from traditional finance to the world of crypto. Coley discusses how Binance US tailors its services for American users while adhering to regulations. The conversation delves into the company's choice of stablecoins like Tether and BUSD, and addresses concerns around BNB potentially being labeled a security. She also reflects on customer support lessons and contrasts the crypto landscapes of the US and Asia.
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Coley's Career Path
- Catherine Coley worked in FX trading at Morgan Stanley before transitioning to crypto.
- She joined Ripple, leading XRP institutional liquidity, before becoming Binance US CEO.
Binance US Origin
- Coley met Binance's CFO serendipitously in Singapore, leading to her eventual CEO role.
- She aims to adapt Binance's global technology for US users and improve US crypto infrastructure.
Binance US Explained
- Binance US is a US-regulated platform offering dollar, USDT, and BTC pairs for various tokens.
- It caters to US users with compliance and a focus on user needs.
