1.- What is the difference between trading on a traditional Exchange and through the Bitrus OTC Desk?
A retail exchange operates via a public order book (Order Book). Executing large-scale transactions there fragments liquidity and generates high price slippage (price slippage). Conversely, the Bitrus OTC (Over-The-Counter) desk allows the negotiation of large blocks of capital privately and directly, locking in a single price (lock-in price) that mitigates market risk and optimises execution costs for institutional treasuries.
2. What competitive and infrastructure advantages does Bitrus offer compared to other providers?
Bitrus stands out in the region for its operational and institutional robustness, driven by four essential pillars: International VASP Licence: Operations regulated under the DARE Act of The Bahamas. Market Depth: Direct connectivity with international and local channels. We process between USD $200M and $300M monthly in buy and sell operations of virtual assets. Armoured Custody: Technological integration with leading global custodians such as BitGo (featuring institutional insurance policies).
3.- What purpose do Stablecoins serve, and what role do they play in the Bitrus infrastructure?
Stablecoins (stable currencies) are digital assets pegged with 1:1 parity to the value of a fiat currency. They eliminate virtual asset market volatility while preserving the transfer speed of blockchain technology. At Bitrus, they are the core settlement vehicle for payments.
4.- How does B-Transfer reduce settlement times in cross-border payments?
Traditional rails (such as banking correspondent networks or SWIFT) can take days to settle international transfers due to multiple intermediaries. B-Transfer utilises virtual asset technology to move value from fiat to fiat in an automated framework. This allows foreign trade operations or cross-border fund distribution to settle in a matter of hours, reducing the opportunity cost of working capital.
5.- What is the 'On/Off Ramp as a Service' and how does it work?
It is a ready-to-deploy technological infrastructure that functions via APIs or direct integrations. It allows other Fintechs, platforms, or financial intermediaries to automate the bidirectional conversion between fiat money and virtual assets seamlessly integrated into their own interfaces. This spares them from developing costly in-house technology, independently resolving liquidity complexities, and simplifies regulatory management.
6.- Under what legal and international framework does Bitrus operate?
Bitrus has been registered as a licensed virtual asset exchange since 19 December 2022 and is fully regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas under the framework of the DARE Act (Digital Assets & Registered Exchanges Act). We hold a VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licence, rigorously complying with international standards for compliance and risk mitigation.
7.- How is counterparty and security risk mitigated in your operations?
The security of our clients' assets is an institutional priority. We collaborate with strategic global digital infrastructure partners such as BitGo, the leading institutional-grade custody provider featuring cold storage, multi-signature (Multi-Sig) technology, and assets insured against any external vulnerabilities.
8.- Which virtual assets and stablecoins does the Bitrus OTC desk operate with?
We operate with the assets of the highest capitalisation, liquidity, and demand in the global market, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), as well as the main stablecoins pegged to the dollar such as USDT (issued by Tether) and other virtual assets.
9.- Who are the strategic allies backing the Bitrus network?
Our technical network for global transfers and digital liquidity provision is interconnected with giants of the virtual asset and payments industry: Ripple, Tether, BitGo, and the institutional exchange and liquidity platform XFX.
10.- What is the ideal client profile for Bitrus corporate solutions?
Our infrastructure and OTC solutions are tailored for an institutional-grade B2B profile: companies with international trade operations, Fintechs looking to expand their services with virtual assets, investment funds, regional exchanges, and large-scale corporations requiring efficient global capital movement.
11.- How does Bitrus guarantee compliance regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)?
Being regulated under a VASP licence, we strictly apply global regulatory compliance policies, including exhaustive corporate identity verification (Know Your Business - KYB), Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, and transaction monitoring using advanced blockchain analysis tools.
12.- How can we begin integrating Bitrus services into our corporate treasury?
Understanding the Need: We coordinate a session to learn about your business and understand exactly what you require, whether it is optimising international payments, accessing OTC liquidity, or deploying On/Off Ramp solutions. Tailored Proposal: Our commercial and engineering teams design a customised solution perfectly adapted to your treasury's workflows and objectives. Documentation Submission and Account Onboarding: We collect the necessary documentation for the account opening process and initiate operations.
Liquidity Provision (OTC)
B-Transfer
On/Off Ramp as a Service
VASP License
Securities Commission of the Bahamas
Warren Roberts
Renato Carregha
Marcos Cohen
Jave Swain
