Crypto infrastructure for businesses

Bakkt

Regulated digital asset infrastructure that fintechs, brokers and financial institutions use to offer crypto.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Bakkt key facts

CategoryCrypto infrastructure for businesses
PlatformsAPI
CustodyCustodial
CompanyBakkt Financial Solutions I, LLC (formerly Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC), NMLS ID 1890144
US availabilityMoney transmitter licenses in 40+ US jurisdictions; NY virtual currency license #0000054
About

What is Bakkt?

Bakkt is a digital asset infrastructure company that sells regulated crypto services to fintechs, brokers and financial institutions. Its licenses page lists Bakkt Financial Solutions I, LLC (NMLS 1890144, formerly Bakkt Crypto Solutions) with money transmitter licenses across more than 40 US jurisdictions and a New York virtual currency license.

Crypto infrastructure for businessesCustodialAPI

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Bakkt pros and cons

Pros
  • Money transmitter licenses in over 40 US jurisdictions
  • New York virtual currency license #0000054
  • Licenses and complaint contacts listed per state
Cons
  • Business-only; no direct consumer app
  • Pricing is not published
  • The site shares little product detail publicly

Bakkt FAQ

What is Bakkt?

Bakkt is a digital asset infrastructure company that sells regulated crypto services to fintechs, brokers and financial institutions. Its licenses page lists Bakkt Financial Solutions I, LLC (NMLS 1890144, formerly Bakkt Crypto Solutions) with money transmitter licenses across more than 40 US jurisdictions and a New York virtual currency license.

Is Bakkt available in the US?

Money transmitter licenses in 40+ US jurisdictions; NY virtual currency license #0000054, according to Bakkt’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

Does Bakkt hold my funds?

Yes. Bakkt is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance.

Sources

  1. Bakkt: official site
  2. Bakkt: Licenses

How this page works

Sources: Bakkt: official site, Bakkt: Licenses. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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