BitGo Taps Former MAS Regulator to Lead Asia-Pacific Expansion

Ang arrives at BitGo following a tenure at blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, where she managed public policy and strategic partnerships. Her background includes a decade-long career at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, where she played a pivotal role in designing the city-state’s regulatory framework for payments and cryptocurrency licensing. This experience is central to BitGo’s objective of positioning itself as a compliant, institutional-grade partner for banks and payment platforms across the region.

BitGo Singapore operates as a Major Payment Institution, serving as the core hub for the firm’s regional activities. The expansion plans include scaling services such as custody, staking, settlement, and stablecoin infrastructure. According to Chief Operating Officer Jody Mettler, the appointment bridges the gap between regulatory rigor and commercial growth, a combination increasingly demanded by firms looking to integrate digital assets into traditional financial systems. This move follows a series of regional partnerships, including collaborations with dtcpay and Moon, as the company aggressively builds out its footprint in Asia.