Noah Perlman, Binance’s Chief Compliance Officer, said that artificial intelligence (AI) innovation will transform crypto compliance while also improving user privacy.
“AI is going to dramatically change it,” said Perlman. “I think principally you’re just going to have a dramatic reduction in false positives. It allows the humans to now look at the more sophisticated, novel schemes. I’m under no illusion that AI will solve everything. But it just allows the humans to sort of focus on where the new challenges will be.”
According to Perlman, who appeared on the Future of Crypto Compliance podcast, AI and zero-knowledge know-your-customer (KYC) processes are shaping the future of crypto compliance. He also discussed Binance’s strategies for addressing deepfake risks and enforcing sanctions. A clip from the episode was shared on X by host Henri Arslanian, highlighting the company’s compliance innovations.
Binance recently received full authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to operate under a comprehensive framework. This makes it the first crypto exchange with a global license, effective January 5, 2026. The license covers three entities: Nest Services Limited for virtual asset trading, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited for clearing, custody, and settlement, and BCI Limited for broker-dealer services. The setup mirrors traditional finance practices to enhance governance, transparency, and user protection.
Additionally, Binance earned the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for responsible AI management from A-LIGN. This certification sets a global standard for ethical and secure AI practices in line with regulations such as the European Union AI Act. It encompasses the entire AI lifecycle, including risk assessments, data protection, and evaluations of societal impact.
Perlman is leading a worldwide compliance program at Binance since January 2023. His previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Gemini and Managing Director/Global Head of Financial Crimes at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York and Division Counsel at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
