Is Bitso a Scam? Regulation Check 2026
The Bitso entry was pulled from the Gibraltar DLT register. This is what the public record returns.
Verdict
The record clears Bitso: it holds Gibraltar DLT licence Registered, which clears it to offer trading in GI.
How to verify on the official register
| Regulator | Gibraltar DLT Gibraltar DLT |
| Licence Number | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Bitso International |
| Founded | 2014 |
What Gibraltar DLT regulation means
Under Gibraltar DLT, an exchange must ring-fence client funds in segregated accounts, carry negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audit. A complaint can be filed with Gibraltar DLT directly.
What the Gibraltar DLT registration buys you
- Client funds ring-fenced in segregated accounts, apart from Bitso's own capital
- Negative balance protection, so a loss cannot run past the deposit
- A direct line to Gibraltar DLT for a complaint should Bitso leave one unresolved
- Independent financial audits of Bitso, run on a schedule under Gibraltar DLT oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitso a scam or legitimate?
The record clears Bitso. It holds Gibraltar DLT licence Registered, and Gibraltar DLT ranks among the most respected financial regulators — the entry confirms in public on the Gibraltar DLT register.
How do I check Bitso's Gibraltar DLT licence?
Open the official Gibraltar DLT site and run its register search. Key in licence Registered or the entity name; the entry returns Bitso's authorisation status and the exact scope of its permissions.
Are my funds safe with Bitso?
Under Gibraltar DLT, Bitso is required to hold client funds in segregated bank accounts, walled off from company money — cover that stands even if Bitso runs into trouble.
What protection do I have as a Bitso client in GI?
In GI, Bitso answers to Gibraltar DLT. On the record that means segregated client funds, negative balance protection (losses cannot run past your deposit), and a direct channel to file a complaint with Gibraltar DLT.
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