Bitso: availability and regulation
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange focused on Latin America. It is available in countries including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, and it holds named registrations with financial regulators in several of those markets.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
Bitso is a Latin American cryptocurrency exchange and payments platform. As of April 2026 it is available in countries including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, and it holds named registrations including supervision by the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) in Mexico and registration as a virtual asset service provider with the National Securities Commission (CNV) in Argentina. It is built around local currency rails such as SPEI in Mexico and Pix in Brazil. Supported assets and features vary by country, so check what is offered where you live.
What Bitso is
Bitso is a centralised cryptocurrency exchange and payments company founded in 2014, focused on Latin America. It offers buying, selling, and holding of crypto, along with local currency wallets and cross border payment services for individuals and businesses.
The platform is custodial, which means Bitso holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than handing you the private keys. It integrates with local bank rails, such as SPEI in Mexico, Pix in Brazil, and PSE in Colombia, so users can fund accounts directly from a local bank.
Fees and supported assets differ by country and change over time, so confirm the current schedule on the platform before trading.
Registrations and licences
- Mexico. Operation under the supervision of the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) as a registered financial technology institution under the Mexican fintech law (as of April 2026).
- Argentina. Registration as a virtual asset service provider with the National Securities Commission (CNV) under the crypto service provider rules of Argentina (as of April 2026).
- Brazil. Operation within the evolving framework of Brazil for virtual asset service providers, supervised in the broader financial system (as of April 2026).
- Gibraltar. A licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) held by a Bitso entity (as of April 2026).
Each registration is stated as of 21 June 2026. Licences and registrations change. Confirm the current position on the regulator register and the licences page of the platform before acting.
Where Bitso is available
As of April 2026 Bitso is available to residents of several Latin American countries, with its fullest service in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, where it has local bank integration. It also reports activity in markets such as Chile and Peru.
Bitso is built for Latin America and is not positioned as a service for the United States or for most markets outside the region. Because availability and the product mix vary by country, confirm that Bitso serves your country on the platform before you sign up.
Bitso is one of several platforms available across Latin America. Availability still depends on where you live, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in your country before you choose.
Regulator and sources
The relevant regulators differ by market: the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) in Mexico, the National Securities Commission (CNV) in Argentina, and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) for the Gibraltar licence.
- Bitso, official information on its licences and supported countries (bitso.com).
- National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), Mexico, register of financial technology institutions.
- National Securities Commission (CNV), Argentina, register of virtual asset service providers.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can use Bitso?
As of April 2026 Bitso is available in Latin American countries including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, where it has local bank integration. The current country list is published on the Bitso site.
Is Bitso regulated?
Yes, in several markets. As of April 2026 Bitso operates under the supervision of the CNBV in Mexico, is registered with the CNV in Argentina, and holds a GFSC licence in Gibraltar. Confirm the current registrations on the relevant registers before acting.
Is Bitso available in the United States?
Bitso is built for Latin America and is not positioned as a United States service. As of April 2026, if you live in the United States you would need a platform that serves that market.
Does Bitso hold my crypto for me?
Yes. Bitso is a custodial platform, so it holds the assets in your account on your behalf. If you prefer to control your own private keys you would need a separate self custody wallet. This is general information, not advice.
Where can I check the Bitso registrations directly?
The CNBV in Mexico, the CNV in Argentina, and the GFSC in Gibraltar keep public registers, and Bitso lists its licences on its own site. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. Several Latin American countries are still developing their crypto frameworks. The position on this page is dated 21 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named regulator and the platform before you act.
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