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CryptoMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 18 May 2026•Updated 18 May 2026•
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Galaxy Receives NYDFS BitLicense to Expand Institutional Crypto Services

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Key Facts

1The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted GalaxyOne Prime NY a BitLicense and Money Transmission License.

According to reports, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has granted a BitLicense and a Money Transmission License to GalaxyOne Prime NY, a subsidiary of Galaxy. This regulatory approval allows Galaxy Digital Inc. to legally offer regulated digital asset services to institutional clients within New York State. The move is designed to expand the firm's operational footprint in a critical financial jurisdiction.

This expansion comes as major crypto firms race to solidify their regulatory standing, with Galaxy now holding over 50 global licenses. In comparison to peers, firms such as Coinbase and Robinhood have previously secured similar licenses to operate in the strictly regulated New York market. Per market data, this move reflects a broader industry trend toward institutional compliance to ensure growth amid tightening U.S. oversight.

Traders are monitoring GLXY stock to gauge the impact of this expansion on institutional revenue, as related assets trade against a shifting inflationary backdrop following the U.S. Annual CPI reaching 2.8% (as of May 12, 2026). Looking ahead at the economic calendar, investors are awaiting Fed Goolsbee’s speech later today for signals on monetary policy that could influence risk appetite in the digital asset sector.