Bitget Registers as Financial Services Provider in New Zealand

Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has registered as a Financial Services Provider on New Zealand's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR), adding to the exchange's international regulatory and compliance framework.

The registration covers several registered service categories, including foreign currency exchange, domestic and international money transfers, client asset custody, portfolio and money management, as well as the execution of financial product and foreign exchange transactions on behalf of clients.

Bitget has also joined the New Zealand Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman (IFSO) Dispute Resolution Scheme. The independent scheme provides an external mechanism through which eligible customers can raise and resolve disputes involving participating financial service providers.

Bitget's broader financial services strategy

The New Zealand registration comes as Bitget continues to expand beyond its traditional cryptocurrency exchange offering.

The company is developing a broader range of financial products and services spanning traditional market instruments, foreign exchange and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The latest registration is intended to support the operational and compliance infrastructure required to manage this wider product ecosystem.

"Financial platforms need compliance structures that can support a wider mix of assets and services," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "The registration adds another layer to our international financial services framework as the platform continues connecting digital assets with established markets."

Bitget's Universal Exchange model is built around bringing different asset classes into a single trading environment. The platform's broader offering includes cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, commodities, foreign exchange and other financial products.

The company says it continues to develop its global services through registered entities and qualified partners in different jurisdictions.

The New Zealand registration therefore represents another step in Bitget's efforts to build a regulatory and operational foundation for its expanding product range, while its UEX strategy seeks to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency markets and traditional financial services.