Trade. Hold. Manage.
Digital Assets
With Confidence.
Ashford brings together a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and an integrated software wallet on a single, identity-verified platform. Operated by DIRE MONEY TRANSMITTER LLC under full US federal and state compliance.
Built on Compliance.
Designed for Clarity.
Four foundations make Ashford a trustworthy environment for engaging with digital assets in the United States.
Regulatory Compliance
DIRE MONEY TRANSMITTER LLC operates under applicable US federal and state money transmission regulations. Our FinCEN MSB registration and BSA compliance program form the backbone of how we operate every day.
Identity Verification
Every Ashford account requires identity verification before trading or withdrawals begin. This KYC process protects our users and keeps the platform in line with USA PATRIOT Act obligations and AML program requirements.
Institutional-Grade Security
Multi-layer security architecture, encrypted key management, and continuous transaction monitoring work together to protect account holders. Security is not an afterthought here — it is the foundation every feature is built on top of.
Integrated Software Wallet
Your exchange account and your digital asset wallet exist in the same verified environment. No switching between apps. No copy-pasting addresses between platforms. Trade and hold in one unified, regulated space.
Major Digital Assets,
One Regulated Platform
Ashford supports a range of established digital assets — all tradeable and holdable within the same identity-verified account.
From Registration
to Your First Trade
Create and Verify Your Account
Register with your email and complete identity verification. KYC is required for all accounts — it protects you and keeps Ashford compliant with US regulations.
Fund Your Account
Deposit funds through supported methods. Your balance is held within your verified Ashford account, ready to deploy into digital assets when you choose.
Trade and Hold Assets
Execute trades on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets. Your holdings live in the integrated software wallet — same account, same interface, no extra steps.
Exchange and Wallet.
One Verified Account.
Most crypto users juggle multiple services — one app to buy, another to store. Ashford removes that friction. Your regulated exchange and your software wallet are unified under a single identity-verified account, managed within a single platform operated under US compliance standards.
This integration is not cosmetic. It means your funds move between trading and storage without leaving the regulatory perimeter of DIRE MONEY TRANSMITTER LLC's licensed operations.
Explore Platform Services
A Regulated Place
for Digital Assets.
Ashford is for people who want to participate in the digital asset economy without sacrificing compliance, security, or clarity. Identity-verified accounts. Transparent operations. Built for the US market.
All accounts require identity verification. Cryptocurrency involves risk including possible loss of principal. Not FDIC insured. This is not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from prospective and existing account holders.
Ashford is operated by DIRE MONEY TRANSMITTER LLC, which is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business. We maintain compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and applicable state money transmission licensing requirements. Our operations are structured around US federal and state regulatory standards.
Yes. Identity verification is required for all Ashford accounts before trading or withdrawals are enabled. This KYC process is a legal requirement under our AML compliance program and aligns with USA PATRIOT Act obligations. We do not offer accounts without verification.
Ashford supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major digital assets that have been reviewed for regulatory compliance and market relevance. The list of supported assets is available within the platform. New assets are added only after compliance review.
The Ashford software wallet is built directly into your account. When you buy or receive digital assets, they are held in your wallet within the same verified account environment. You do not need a separate wallet application — trading and holding happen in one place.
Ashford services may not be available in all US states due to varying state money transmission licensing requirements. During account registration, we confirm eligibility based on your state of residence. We continue to pursue licensing where applicable.
Ashford has an error resolution procedure in place. If you believe there is an unauthorized or incorrect transaction on your account, you can submit a dispute to support@ashford.co.com. We review all reported issues and respond according to applicable regulatory timeframes.
Institutional-Grade Protection for Every Account
Security at Ashford operates at multiple layers simultaneously. Encrypted key management, access controls, and real-time transaction monitoring work in parallel. No single point of failure. No shortcuts taken for convenience.
Private key material is encrypted and stored using industry-standard cryptographic practices, never exposed in plaintext.
All account activity is monitored continuously for suspicious patterns, consistent with our BSA and AML obligations.
Multi-factor authentication and session management protect accounts from unauthorized access at the login layer.