BitGo has appointed Angela Ang as Managing Director of APAC and President of BitGo Singapore, tasked with leading business growth and market development across the region. Ang’s appointment comes after she cleared all regulatory and fit-and-proper requirements, highlighting BitGo’s commitment to compliance. Her mandate will focus on expanding institutional access to regulated digital asset services, including custody, wallets, and trading.
Background and Experience
Ang brings a unique blend of regulatory depth and commercial experience, having spent over a decade at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. She led the team that built and operated Singapore’s payments and crypto licensing framework, giving her direct experience in regulation, policy, and institutional market building. Prior to joining BitGo, Ang served as Head of APAC Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships at TRM Labs, where she was part of the blockchain intelligence firm’s founding APAC team.
Strategic Importance
The appointment reflects BitGo’s continued investment in Singapore and the wider APAC region, where the company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as a Major Payment Institution. Jody Mettler, BitGo’s Chief Operating Officer, noted that Ang’s experience covers key areas such as regulation, market infrastructure, and commercial growth, which are essential for institutions seeking trusted partners in a regulated financial system.
Market Context
The appointment comes as BitGo pushes deeper into regulated infrastructure across Asia, with recent partnerships and deals focusing on custody, settlement, security, and payment network support for digital asset markets. As institutions increasingly seek compliant crypto services, BitGo’s appointment of Ang as a senior regional leader is expected to drive growth in the region. The move also highlights the trend of former regulators moving into digital asset firms as the market shifts toward licensed infrastructure.
Based on reporting from crypto.news.
