BitGo MENA FZE, a subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. the digital asset infrastructure company, announced the launch of electronic trading in the Middle East and North African (MENA). Clients can now access a comprehensive trading solution combining BitGo MENA’s established over-the-counter trading offering with institutional-grade electronic execution, all operating under BitGo MENA’s Broker-Dealer license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
The launch further expands BitGo MENA’s regulated product suite under VARA’s oversight, marking another step in the region’s continued buildout of institutional digital asset infrastructure amid growing demand for integrated execution and custody solutions.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the highly volatile nature of digital assets, technical issues in connection with the integration of supported digital assets and changes and upgrades to their underlying network. Since 2013, BitGo has focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy.
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BitGo maintains a global presence and multiple regulated entities, including BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, the first federally chartered digital asset trust bank owned by a publicly traded company. Currently, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry’s top brands, financial institutions, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of investors worldwide.
The Middle East and North Africa has quickly become one of the most exciting regions in the world for digital assets, with regulators, institutions, and innovators moving with real purpose, said Mike Belshe, CEO and Co-founder of BitGo. BitGo’s expansion in the region reflects our belief that the next phase of digital asset adoption will be built in markets with strong regulatory foundations and institutional ambition. We’re excited to deepen our presence and support the growth of this ecosystem for years to come.
BitGo MENA’s electronic trade offering sources liquidity from leading exchanges and liquidity providers, designed to improve price efficiency and best execution quality for clients, a meaningful advantage in a region where regulated, institutional-grade market access has historically been limited.
“We’ve seen strong engagement across our OTC business in the region, and the launch of electronic trading creates a complete institutional offering for our clients,” said Nick Coombs, Managing Director of MENA Sales at BitGo. “We believe the MENA region continues to stand out as one of the most dynamic and fast-growing digital asset markets, and our focus remains on delivering infrastructure that enables institutions to realise their ambition.”
A key component of the launch of electronic trading is the ability for clients to execute trades through BitGo MENA, with assets held with BitGo MENA Custody FZE, providing a regulated structure that separates execution and custody under the respective VARA-licensed entities. This integrated model allows clients to execute trades while assets remain securely held in BitGo’s custody infrastructure, mitigating counterparty risk and insured up to $250M.
The UAE’s progressive regulatory environment and VARA’s clear VASP licensing framework have supported the development of one of the fastest-growing institutional digital asset markets globally. BitGo MENA’s local-first structure positions it as one of the region’s most trusted institutional partners. BitGo MENA services the region’s top exchanges, platforms, hedge funds, and asset managers.
The launch of electronic trading completes BitGo MENA’s institutional trading stack, reinforcing BitGo’s commitment to delivering secure, regulated, and scalable infrastructure to the region.
