BitGo
Digital asset infrastructure company offering qualified custody, wallets, trading and stablecoin services.
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BitGo key facts
| Category | Crypto infrastructure for businesses |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, API, SDK |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Company | BitGo, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO), founded 2013 by Mike Belshe |
| US availability | BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. (OCC); NY trust company regulated by NYDFS; money transmitter licenses in certain states, others pending |
What is BitGo?
BitGo is a digital asset infrastructure company that provides qualified custody, multisig wallets, trading and stablecoin-as-a-service to institutions. Founded in 2013 and listed on the NYSE as BTGO, it runs BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, chartered under the OCC, plus a New York trust company and licensed entities in Singapore, Dubai and Switzerland.
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BitGo pros and cons
- National trust bank charter from the OCC
- Licensed entities in the US, Singapore, UAE and Switzerland
- Self-custody hot and cold wallets alongside qualified custody
- Not a SIPC or FINRA member; custodied assets are not FDIC insured
- Aimed at institutions, not retail users
- Money transmitter licenses still pending in some US states
BitGo FAQ
What is BitGo?
BitGo is a digital asset infrastructure company that provides qualified custody, multisig wallets, trading and stablecoin-as-a-service to institutions. Founded in 2013 and listed on the NYSE as BTGO, it runs BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, chartered under the OCC, plus a New York trust company and licensed entities in Singapore, Dubai and Switzerland.
Is BitGo available in the US?
BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. (OCC); NY trust company regulated by NYDFS; money transmitter licenses in certain states, others pending, according to BitGo’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Does BitGo hold my funds?
Yes. BitGo is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance.
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Sources: BitGo: official site, BitGo: About us, BitGo: Global licenses. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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