Gemini Trust Company, LLC (“Gemini”) is a digital asset exchange founded by Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss. The company is owned and operated by its parent entity, Gemini Space Station, LLC.

Regulatory Registrations and Licenses

United States

  • Federal Level:
    • Gemini Trust Company, LLC is registered with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a Money Services Business (MSB)
  • State Level:
    • Gemini operates under a New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Limited Purpose Trust Charter

Singapore

  • Gemini Trust Company, LLC (UEN: T20FC0045F) has temporarily acquired an exemption from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act (PSA), allowing it to offer regulated financial services in the region.

United Kingdom & Canada

  • United Kingdom: Gemini is registered and regulated as a cryptoasset firm with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • Canada: Gemini is registered with Canada’s FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada) as a Money Services Business (MSB).

Ireland

  • Gemini operates in Ireland through its subsidiary, Gemini Payments Limited, which holds an E-Money Institution (EMI) license under the Payment Services Directive (PSD).

Services Provided

In addition to its exchange services, Gemini offers:

  • Over-the-counter (OTC) trading services
  • Custody solutions & Gemini Wallet
  • Gemini Pay, a cryptocurrency payment solution
  • Stablecoin issuance and administration (GUSD – Gemini Dollar)
  • A non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace

VASP License/Registration – Gemini Trust Company, LLC

United States

  • Federal Level:

    • Gemini Trust Company, LLC is registered with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a Money Services Business (MSB) under registration number 31000194553527.

  • State Level:

    • Gemini Trust Company, LLC operates under a New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Limited Purpose Trust Charter, granted in October 2015.

Singapore

  • Gemini Trust Company, LLC (UEN: T20FC0045F) has temporarily acquired an exemption from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act (PSA), allowing it to offer the following services:
    • Account issuance services
    • Domestic money transfer services
    • Inward cross-border money transfer services
    • E-money issuance, subject to a cap of S$30 million in outstanding float
    • Digital payment token services

United Kingdom

  • Gemini Europe Ltd: Registered as a cryptoasset firm since August 19, 2020, under registration reference number 900988.
  • Gemini Europe Services Ltd: Also registered as a cryptoasset firm, under registration reference number 921817.

Canada

  • Gemini Trust Company, LLC is registered with FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada) as a Money Services Business (MSB) under registration number M20046728, effective June 19, 2020.

Ireland

  • Gemini Payments Limited holds an E-Money Institution (EMI) license in Ireland under reference number C432664, granted under the Payment Services Directive (PSD) framework.