MSB Registration Completion
On February 21, 2023, BitGW Co., Ltd. completed its registration as a Money Services Business (MSB) with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
This date reflects the official authorization of BitGW’s MSB status at the federal level. With the registration formally approved and executed, BitGW fulfilled its MSB registration requirements in accordance with applicable U.S. regulatory standards.
MSB Registration Details
- Regulatory Authority: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), U.S. Department of the Treasury
- MSB Registration Number: 31000237275963
- Legal Name: BitGW Co., Ltd.
- Registration Type: Initial Registration
- Authorized Signature Date: February 21, 2023
- Submission Received Date: February 20, 2023
- Registered State: Washington, United States
Registered Business Address
BitGW’s registered business address on file is:
230 Auburn Way S
Auburn, Washington 98002
United States
Scope of MSB Activities
Based on its MSB registration filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), BitGW is authorized to conduct the following regulated activities in the United States:
- Money transmission
- Foreign exchange services
- Check cashing services, including traveler’s checks and money orders
These activities are regulated under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and applicable FinCEN rules, including 31 CFR §1022.380.
Geographic Coverage
BitGW’s MSB registration applies nationwide across the United States. Coverage includes all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, as reflected in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network MSB registry records.
Public Registry Listing
Following registration approval and internal processing, BitGW’s MSB registration details were published and made publicly searchable through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network MSB Registrant Search system.
The public listing date reflects system availability and processing timelines only. It does not alter the official MSB registration completion date, which is established upon authorized execution of the registration.
Regulatory Notice
Information displayed in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) MSB Registrant Search database does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or certification by the U.S. government or any regulatory authority.
MSB registration confirms that a business has satisfied federal registration requirements and remains subject to ongoing regulatory and compliance obligations. These obligations include, but are not limited to:
- Establishing and maintaining an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program
- Implementing Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures
- Conducting transaction monitoring and required regulatory reporting
- Complying with applicable federal and state laws and regulations
Compliance Commitment
Completion of MSB registration represents a foundational element of BitGW’s compliance framework. BitGW remains committed to maintaining strong compliance standards, strengthening internal controls, and operating with transparency and accountability as part of its long-term operating strategy.