Bitget registers as New Zealand financial service provider

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has registered as a financial service provider in New Zealand, a move that expands the range of services it can offer in the country as part of its broader global compliance strategy. The company announced the registration on July 23, 2026.

The listing on New Zealand's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) covers five business categories: foreign currency exchange, domestic and cross-border money transfers, client asset custody, portfolio and money management, and the execution of financial product or foreign exchange transactions. Concurrently, Bitget has joined the country's Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman (IFSO) Dispute Resolution Scheme, which provides consumers with an independent channel to pursue complaints against participating firms.

Company CEO Gracy Chen stated that the registration adds another layer to the platform's international financial services framework as it works to connect digital assets with traditional markets. She emphasized that financial platforms need compliance structures capable of supporting a wider mix of assets and services.

The registration supports Bitget's expansion of its tokenized and direct...