Coinme Hires Compliance Chief to Drive Global Crypto Expansion
Coinme brought on fintech veteran Laurent Reichert as CCO to lead regulated fiat on- and off-ramp growth tied to its Polygon Labs acquisition.
Coinme just made a power move. The crypto cash exchange named Laurent Reichert as its new Chief Compliance Officer, pulling in a seasoned fintech compliance veteran to steer the company through what's shaping up to be a critical international growth phase.
The timing is deliberate. Coinme is closing in on its acquisition of Polygon Labs' assets and needs airtight regulatory footing before that deal crosses the finish line. Reichert's mandate is clear — build out the compliance infrastructure that lets Coinme scale licensed fiat on- and off-ramps across borders without running into regulatory walls.
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This hire isn't just a box-check. Coinme positions itself as a licensed, regulated money movement provider, and that distinction matters more than ever as crypto faces intensifying global oversight. Bringing in a compliance heavyweight signals to regulators, partners, and users that Coinme is playing the long game — not cutting corners to move fast.
The bigger picture here is Polygon's open money stack ambition. Coinme slots in as the regulated fiat layer that connects traditional finance to blockchain rails. If you're tracking where institutional-grade crypto infrastructure is heading, this partnership is worth watching closely. Regulated on-ramps at scale are the missing piece most chains still don't have locked down.
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