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Galaxy Digital Secures NYDFS BitLicense to Serve New York Institutions

The license opens direct access to New York’s institutional investors under one of the toughest U.S. crypto regimes.

Overview

  • Galaxy Digital, which won NYDFS approval Monday under the state’s BitLicense regime, can now offer regulated crypto trading and custody through GalaxyOne Prime NY.
  • The authorization lets the firm serve registered investment advisors, hedge funds, and family offices across New York.
  • Galaxy says its platform manages about $9 billion in client assets and holds more than 50 regulatory licenses worldwide.
  • Galaxy shares fell about 7% Monday afternoon after the announcement.
  • Galaxy’s head of research outlined a tight summer window for the Senate’s CLARITY Act, which he says could reset U.S. crypto market rules if it passes before the August recess.