Galaxy obtains BitLicense in New York State, allowing it to legally conduct cryptocurrency business in New York

By: www.chaincatcher.com|2026/05/19 20:45:02

According to The Defiant, cryptocurrency financial services company Galaxy has obtained a BitLicense issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

It is reported that the BitLicense is one of the strictest licenses for cryptocurrency regulation at the state level in the United States, with very high requirements for applicants in terms of compliance, capital, and operations. After obtaining this license, Galaxy can legally provide cryptocurrency-related services in New York State, including trading, custody, and other businesses.

-- Price

--
--
--

This content is provided for general informational purposes only and doesn't constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Any events, rewards, online promotions, or related information mentioned herein should not be considered a recommendation, solicitation, or invitation to purchase, sell, trade, or otherwise deal in any crypto assets. Crypto assets are highly volatile and may result in loss. The availability of WEEX services, products, and related events may vary by region. You are responsible for ensuring that your participation is in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.

You may also like

Polygon wallet launches privacy payment features for USDC and USDT

According to The Defiant, Polygon Labs launched a stablecoin privacy payment feature in its consumer wallet on Monday, in collaboration with the privacy protocol Hinkal, currently supporting USDC and USDT.It is reported that the Polygon wallet has added a "Privately Send" option, allowing users to s...

Analysis: 84% of traders on Polymarket are in a losing position

According to The Defiant, independent on-chain analyst Andrey Sergeenkov's latest research found that 84.1% of traders on Polymarket are in a losing position.The report analyzed 2.5 million wallet addresses, and Sergeenkov discovered that over the past year, only 2% of traders on the platform have a...

Why Is ICP Crypto Surging Today? Tokenomics and Price Outlook

ICP crypto is surging on a technical breakout and rising network usage. See the tokenomics behind Mission70 and where ICP price could go next.

HashKey Cloud joins Stacks Bitcoin staking launch

[Interview] Stablecoins are Changing the Foreign Exchange Market — Barun Kumar, Co-founder of Hibachi.xyz

Oracle and Adobe in Focus This Week |WEEX TradFi Daily (September 8, 2026)

Markets are entering a new pricing window after the U.S. holiday close, with attention shifting squarely to this week’s catalysts. Stronger August payrolls revived expectations for a more restrictive Fed path and pushed yields higher, weighing on long-duration equities. In crypto, bitcoin eased below $80,000, but continued spot ETF inflows suggest institutional demand remains supportive at lower levels. At the same time, AI meme tokens materially outperformed the broader market, showing that speculative capital is still concentrating in high-beta thematic trades. Investors are now watching GME earnings, Oracle and Adobe results, and the upcoming PPI and CPI prints for the next repricing signal.

...
iconiconiconiconiconiconicon
Customer Support:@weikecs
Business Cooperation:@weikecs
Quant Trading & MM:bd@weex.com
VIP Program:support@weex.com