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Bitvo

Crypto-asset service provider bitvo.com ↗ Full listing

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Our verdict

Be careful (earlier rating)

Our earlier listing flagged concerns. A full re-check is pending.

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–Owners known and transparent?Not checked yet
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What should I do?

  1. Check the licence yourself in the official register of the country where it operates.
  2. Start small – never send more than you can afford to lose.
  3. Keep screenshots of all payments and conversations.

Based on public sources at the date of review. Not a finding that the company acted unlawfully; the company can respond below.

About

Bitvo is a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange based in Calgary and supports 11 cryptocurrencies, including Cardano, Dash, and QCAD. Founded in 2018, Bitvo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toronto-headquartered Pateno Payments. Pateno provides payment processing services to Bitvo, other crypto trading platforms based in Canada, and online businesses in various industries. The company has become known for the Bitvo Cash Card, which…

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Bitvo is a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange based in Calgary and supports 11 cryptocurrencies, including Cardano, Dash, and QCAD. Founded in 2018, Bitvo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toronto-headquartered Pateno Payments. Pateno provides payment processing services to Bitvo, other crypto trading platforms based in Canada, and online businesses in various industries. The company has become known for the Bitvo Cash Card, which…

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  • 2026-10-21 Insufficient data Listed, not yet assessed

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