Binance, the global cryptocurrency giant, faced another setback last month with the departure of Jonathan Farnell, its Head of U.K. Operations. Farnell, who also served as the CEO of Bifinity, Binance’s payment service that was disbanded in August, left the company in September. Binance confirmed his departure in an emailed statement, expressing gratitude for his contributions and wishing him success in his future endeavours.
Farnell initially joined Binance in May 2021 and later assumed the role of CEO of Eqonex, the holding company of crypto custodian Digivault, as part of a loan agreement with Bifinity. This agreement allowed Binance the authority to appoint a CEO from within Bifinity. The move was part of Bifinity’s acquisition efforts, which included an unsuccessful attempt to acquire Eqonex. Unfortunately, the acquisition did not materialize, leading to Eqonex entering voluntary liquidation in November 2022.
Farnell’s departure adds to the growing list of high-profile exits from Binance in recent months. Earlier this month, the company lost Mayur Kamat, its Global Product Lead. This followed the departures of Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, Senior Director of Investigations Matthew Price, and Senior Vice President for Compliance Steven Christie, all of whom left the company in early July.
The succession of high-level executives leaving Binance has raised questions about the company’s internal stability and strategic direction. Binance, once known for its dominant position in the cryptocurrency market, now faces challenges in retaining its top talent amid global regulatory scrutiny.
