As one of the most important and developed markets in the Americas, Canada has played an essential role in Gemini’s international expansion. Today, we are glad to show our continued commitment to Ontario and the broader Canadian market. By providing a [pre-registration undertaking](https://www.osc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/pru_20230324_gemini.pdf) to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we are taking a key step in our application to register as a restricted dealer with the OSC. 

Canada has also been at the forefront of the global crypto fund management space, with publicly traded crypto ETFs being approved and in market since 2021. Gemini is proud to serve as sub-custodian to many Canadian crypto ETFs through our dedicated [Fund Solutions](https://www.gemini.com/institutions/fund-managers) business.

Since its inception eight years ago, Gemini has worked with regulatory stakeholders and lawmakers to help shape thoughtful regulation that fosters both consumer protection and innovation. We will continue to do this work. We have spent considerable time applying for and becoming licensed, registered, and otherwise regulated in various jurisdictions across the world.

Gemini holds many licenses globally, including a New York trust license, state money transmitter licenses (or the statutory equivalent), an E-Money License from the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, and an E-Money License from the Central Bank of Ireland. You can learn more about our international licenses on our [Trust Center](https://www.gemini.com/trust-center). 

Related to our licenses, Gemini must undergo annual audits of our financial statements and is subject to bank examinations conducted by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). 

We look forward to continuing our work with regulators and partners in our industry to build trust in this new financial frontier and unlock the ultimate promise of crypto.

Onward and Upward!

Cynthia Del Pozo Garcia  
Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Gemini Files Pre-Registration Undertaking With Ontario Securities Commission, Underscoring Dedication to Canadian Market

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Italian, Portuguese, and Turkish-speaking customers can now interact with the Gemini web and mobile applications in their preferred languages to deposit, trade, and custody over 100 cryptos.

The availability of these new languages is an important step on our mission to provide accessible and innovative crypto services to users around the world — with Gemini now available in more than 70 countries. 

You can change the language on our mobile or web app in a few quick steps:

On web:

1. Select “__Account__” on the top right of your screen, 
2. Select "__Settings__", 
3. Select "__Language selection__" and click your preferred language.

On mobile:

1. Tap the __Account icon__ in the top right corner,
2. Tap “__Language settings__.”

Following our [recent launch of Gemini in Spanish](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-is-now-available-in-spanish), we are pleased that Italian, Portuguese, and Turkish speakers can now explore the Gemini ecosystem in their respective preferred language.

Onward and Upward!

Cynthia Del Pozo García  
Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Gemini is Now Available in Italian, Portuguese, and Turkish 

We are thrilled to announce that Spanish-speaking Gemini customers can now buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies across Gemini’s web and mobile platforms in their native language.

This launch illustrates Gemini’s continued commitment to providing secure and innovative crypto products to Spanish-speaking audiences around the globe. Gemini is currently available in 13 Spanish-speaking countries.

To change the language on the mobile or web app, select “Account” on the top right of your screen. Under the "Account" section, click "Language" and then select "Spanish."

The launch of Gemini’s Spanish language option comes on the heels of our recent expansion into Latin America. In December 2021, [we announced a partnership](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-to-offer-crypto-trading-to-bancolombia-customers-with-latin-american) with Bancolombia, a leading Colombian bank, as part of a one-year pilot program run by Colombia’s financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). Through the program, select Bancolombia customers are offered seamless and secure access to crypto.

There is immense potential in Spanish-speaking markets, and they represent an opportunity to realize the promise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. According to our [2022 State of Crypto report](https://www.gemini.com/state-of-crypto):

- More than one in five (22%) of people in Mexico own cryptocurrency, compared to 20% for the U.S.
- More than one in three (37%) of those who don’t own crypto in Latin America indicated they plan to become investors in the next year.
- More than half of respondents in Mexico (55%) and Colombia (56%) indicated that cryptocurrency is “the future of money.”

We are excited about the promise for crypto to play a central role in improving access to financial services across the globe, and we believe that providing the Gemini experience in Spanish will help turn promise into reality. 

Onward and Upward!

Cynthia Del Pozo García  
Director, Strategy

---

## Gemini ahora disponible en español

Estamos encantados de anunciar que los clientes de Gemini que hablan español ahora pueden comprar, vender y almacenar sus criptomonedas en su idioma nativo. Este lanzamiento demuestra el compromiso de Gemini de proveer productos seguros e innovadores a personas que hablan español.

Si deseas cambiar el idioma de la aplicación, selecciona "Cuenta" en la parte superior derecha. En la sección "Cuenta", haz clic en "Idioma" y luego selecciona "Español".

Este lanzamiento se produce después de nuestra decisión de expandir nuestras operaciones a Latinoamérica. En diciembre de 2021, [anunciamos nuestra alianza con Bancolombia](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-to-offer-crypto-trading-to-bancolombia-customers-with-latin-american), al formar parte del programa piloto de laArenera de la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). A través del programa, los clientes de Bancolombia seleccionados por el banco experimentaron un acceso fácil y seguro al mundo de cripto.

Seguimos confiados en el potencial y la oportunidad de cripto y blockchain en Latinoamérica. Latinoamérica sigue siendo uno de los mercados internacionales más prometedores para la aceptación de cripto. Según nuestro informe sobre el [estado de las criptomonedas en el 2022](https://www.gemini.com/state-of-crypto):

- Más de uno de cada cinco (22 %) de las personas en México posee criptomonedas, en comparación con el 20 % en EE.UU.
- Más de uno de cada tres (37%) de los que no poseen criptomonedas en Latinoamérica indicaron que piensan convertirse en inversionistas el próximo año.
- Más de la mitad de los encuestados en México (55 %) y Colombia (56 %) indicaron que la criptomoneda es “el futuro del dinero”.

Un factor importante de la inclusión financiera es el acceso a los productos financieros, y la accesibilidad de estos productos en tu idioma nativo siempre será una parte clave de la inclusión. Mundialmente, existen más de quinientos millones de personas que consideran al español su idioma nativo. Actualmente, estas personas tienen opciones limitadas para acceder al mundo de cripto de una manera segura y regulada y que fue construída para ellos. Gemini quiere cambiar eso.

Creemos fielmente en que cripto tendrá un rol importante en la mejora del acceso a los servicios financieros mundialmente, y sabemos que ofrecer la experiencia de Gemini en español es uno de los pasos que debemos de tomar para convertir esa promesa en realidad.

¡Hacia Adelante!

Cynthia Del Pozo García   
Directora de Estrategia

Gemini Is Now Available in Spanish

At Gemini, we are excited about opportunities for growth in Latin America, one of the most promising international markets for crypto adoption. 

Starting December 14th, __Gemini and Bancolombia will launch a partnership__ to provide an initial cohort of customers of the Colombian bank a __seamless on- and off-ramp to trade [bitcoin (BTC)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/bitcoin)__, __[Ether (ETH)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/ether)__, __[Litecoin (LTC)](http://gemini.com/prices/litecoin)__, and __[Bitcoin Cash (BCH)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/bitcoin-cash)__ through the Gemini exchange. 

Our partnership is part of a one-year pilot program run by Colombia’s financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC), and will offer users seamless and secure access to crypto.

The partnership also serves as an important step toward the strategic expansion of Gemini’s presence in Latin America. We look forward to working closely with the Colombian crypto ecosystem and to supporting crypto products that empower Colombians to take control of their financial lives. 

Gemini offers crypto services and infrastructure to a growing number of financial institutions and asset managers across the world through [Gemini Custody](https://www.gemini.com/custody), [Gemini Fund Solutions](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-fund-solutions-a-unified-offering-for-fund-managers), and custom integrations with registered investment advisors and FinTech platforms. As a New York trust company and qualified custodian regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services, __the security of our clients’ assets is our top priority__.

Crypto is borderless by nature, and we are committed to expanding crypto access to individuals across the globe. We believe that crypto can play an important role in the development of Latin America as interest in blockchain and innovative technologies proliferates throughout the region. 

As we continue on our mission to build the future of finance, we invite institutions from across Latin America exploring opportunities in crypto to [reach out to us here](https://exchange.gemini.com/register/institution). 

Onward and Upward!

Cynthia Del Pozo  
Principal, Strategy and Corporate Development
![Blog Inline 03](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/6NjikZ3DzdLHZdqBx8G1oG/87208c48dc03f7b455a92a1085b1de34/Blog_Inline_03.png)
*Spanish Translation*

## Gemini Ofrecerá Compra y Venta de Criptomonedas a Clientes de Bancolombia Con Su Expansión a Latinoamérica

En Gemini, estamos increíblemente entusiasmados por el crecimiento del ecosistema de criptomonedas en Latinoamérica - uno de los mercados internacionales más prometedores para la aceptación de cripto.

A principios de este año, Gemini y Bancolombia establecieron una alianza la cual le proveerá a clientes de Bancolombia seleccionados, un acceso fácil y seguro a la compra y venta de [bitcoin (BTC)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/bitcoin), [Ether (ETH)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/ether), [Litecoin (LTC)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/litecoin) y [Bitcoin Cash (BCH)](https://www.gemini.com/prices/bitcoin-cash) bajo el programa piloto de laArenera de la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC).

A partir del 14 de diciembre, se iniciarán las operaciones de esta alianza la cual tendrá una duración de un año y será dirigida por la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, en conjunto con otras autoridades competentes en Colombia. Esta alianza representa un paso importante hacia la expansión estratégica de la presencia de Gemini en Latinoamérica.  Esperamos colaborar con el ecosistema colombiano de cripto y respaldar productos que le permitan a los colombianos tomar control sobre sus vidas financieras.

Gemini le ofrece infraestructura y servicios a un número creciente de instituciones financieras y asesores de inversión en todo el mundo a través de [Gemini Custody](https://www.gemini.com/custody) y [Gemini Fund Solutions](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-fund-solutions-a-unified-offering-for-fund-managers). Como compañía fiduciaria de Nueva York y custodio regulado por el Departamento de Servicios Financieros en el estado de Nueva York, la seguridad de los activos de nuestros clientes es nuestra prioridad.

Las criptomonedas no tienen fronteras y estamos comprometidos a expandir el acceso a ellas mundialmente. Confiamos que cripto tendrá un rol importante en el desarrollo financiero de Latinoamérica a medida que el interés en blockchain y en tecnologías innovadoras crecen en la región.

A medida que continuamos con nuestra misión de construir el futuro financiero, invitamos a esas instituciones, en todo Latinoamérica, interesadas en explorar oportunidades en cripto a [comunicarse con nosotros](https://exchange.gemini.com/register/institution).

¡Hacia adelante!

Cynthia Del Pozo  
Principal, Strategy and Corporate Development

Cynthia Del Pozo García