Bitfinex obtained a Digital Asset Service Provider license in El Salvador, completing its regulatory presence in the country. The platform operates through its “Securities” and “Derivatives” divisions as licensed entities in Salvadoran territory, covering spot trading, derivatives, and tokenized securities.
El Salvador’s digital asset regulatory framework continues to expand. The National Commission on Digital Assets has licensed more than 70 digital asset service providers since Bitfinex Securities became the first platform approved under the country’s Digital Assets Issuance Law in April 2023. El Salvador registered GDP growth of 3.8% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a 4.3% increase in economic activity during February 2026. Remittances rose 7.3% year-over-year reaching $2.44 billion through March 2026.
Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex, noted that El Salvador deliberately pursued becoming a serious hub for regulated digital asset infrastructure. The license will be key to strengthening the company’s presence in Latin America.
Source: https://blog.bitfinex.com/announcements/bitfinex-secures-licence-in-el-salvador/
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