- Data completeness
- 50%
- Confidence
- 90%
- Sources
- 3
- Last reviewed
- 7 Jun 2025
The take
What to know
BitGo is a regulated institutional digital-asset custodian and wallet-infrastructure provider that appears in the Tempo ecosystem as an official custody and wallets partner. Its Tempo support centers on MPC and multi-signature custody, hot/cold/qualified-custody wallets, and API/SDK-based payment workflows including bulk payouts.
Best for
- +Institutions needing regulated, qualified custody for Tempo payment flows
- +Fintechs and payment companies running high-volume stablecoin payouts via SendMany
- +Teams already building on BitGo's API, SDK, or BitGo Express
Watch out
- Custody and wallet services target institutions, not retail self-custody
- Tempo fees are paid in USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins, not a native token
- Several Tempo-specific integration details are single-sourced — confirm current availability with BitGo directly
The record
Key facts
- What it does
- Institutional digital-asset custodian and wallet-infrastructure provider — qualified custody, wallets, staking, trading, and settlement for institutions.· 95%
- Role on Tempo
- Official Tempo ecosystem partner providing institutional custody and wallet infrastructure (also listed under developer tooling).· 92%
- Qualified custodian status
- Operates regulated qualified custody through BitGo Trust Company (South Dakota-chartered) and BitGo New York Trust Company (NYDFS-chartered).· 82%
The timeline
History
2013-01
BitGo founded
BitGo founded by Mike Belshe and Ben Davenport, pioneering multi-signature wallet security for digital assets.
2025-12
BitGo joins the Tempo ecosystem
BitGo announced it was partnering with Tempo as an official ecosystem partner for institutional wallets, custody, and developer tooling.
Questions
FAQ
- What is BitGo?
- BitGo is a regulated institutional digital-asset custodian and wallet-infrastructure provider, founded in 2013, offering MPC and multi-signature wallets, qualified custody, staking, trading, and settlement for institutions.
- What is BitGo's role on Tempo?
- It is an official Tempo ecosystem partner providing institutional custody and wallet infrastructure, including hot, cold, and qualified-custody wallet support.
- Is there a native token to pay Tempo fees?
- No. Tempo has no native token; balances and fees use USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins.
- What developer tooling does BitGo offer for Tempo?
- Tempo integration is exposed through BitGo's API, SDK, and BitGo Express workflows, including SendMany bulk payments for high-volume institutional payouts.