2025-04-09
On April 7, 2025, Galaxy Digital
Holdings Ltd., led by CEO Mike Novogratz, has received approval from the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on the Nasdaq Stock
Market.
The company plans to relocate its operations from the Cayman Islands to Delaware, pending shareholder approval at a
special meeting scheduled for May 9, 2025.
Following this, Galaxy Digital
anticipates trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "GLXY" by
mid-May, contingent upon meeting all listing requirements.
The decision to move to Delaware was
influenced by the state's favorable corporate environment, which Galaxy
believes will enhance its competitiveness among publicly traded companies.
Delaware's well-established legal
framework and regularly updated corporate laws were key factors in this choice.
This development follows Galaxy
Digital's recent agreement to pay a $200 million settlement related to its
alleged promotion of the now-collapsed cryptocurrency Terra (LUNA).
Currently listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX), Galaxy Digital plans to maintain its TSX listing for a period
following the Nasdaq debut. CEO Mike Novogratz will retain approximately 60% of
the company's voting power after the reorganization.
Galaxy Digital
is a diversified financial services and investment management firm dedicated to
the digital asset and blockchain technology sectors.
Founded in 2018, the company offers a
comprehensive range of services through its three main business lines:
The firm serves a diversified client
base, including institutions, startups, and qualified individuals, aiming to
bridge traditional finance with the digital asset ecosystem.
Galaxy Digital was founded by Michael
E. Novogratz, who also serves as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Prior
to establishing Galaxy Digital, Novogratz was a principal and Chief Investment
Officer of the Fortress Macro Fund and a partner at Goldman Sachs.
He is also known for his early
investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Galaxy Digital received approval from
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to move its operations from the
Cayman Islands to Delaware, with plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq under
the ticker symbol "GLXY" following a shareholder vote scheduled for
May 9, 2025.