BitGo taps former MAS regulator for APAC crypto drive
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BitGo taps former MAS regulator for APAC crypto drive

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BitGo announced the appointment of Angela Ang as Managing Director of APAC and President of BitGo Singapore, confirming her clearance of all regulatory and fit‑and‑proper requirements before assuming the role.

Leadership Role and Responsibilities

Ang will steer business expansion, market development, and operational infrastructure throughout the Asia‑Pacific region. Her mandate emphasizes broadening institutional access to regulated digital‑asset services such as custody, wallets, trading, financing, settlement, staking, and stablecoin infrastructure.

Strategic Context

The hiring aligns with growing demand from banks, payment firms, and crypto platforms for compliant service providers. BitGo positions the appointment as a step toward delivering secure, regulation‑driven crypto solutions to institutional investors.

Professional Background

Before joining BitGo, Ang led APAC Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships at TRM Labs, where she helped launch the firm’s regional team and supported its growth. Earlier in her career, she spent more than ten years at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, gaining deep regulatory expertise that now informs her leadership at BitGo.