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Crypto and Blockchain Companies in NYC: 12 to Know (2026)
By Solomon Wiesen, editor. Updated October 2026. Editorial standards | How this site is funded
Twelve private crypto and blockchain companies based in New York City, from compliance and custody to stablecoins and prediction markets, with what each does and its latest disclosed funding, checked October 2026.
- NYC’s edge: infrastructure for regulated finance (custody, compliance, stablecoins, trading).
- Highest valuations: Polymarket $9B (2025), Chainalysis $8.6B (2022), Fireblocks $8B (2022).
- Most recent: Talos reached about $1.5B in January 2026.
- Regulation: New York had 22 BitLicense holders at the end of 2024.
Why so many crypto companies are in New York
New York is where crypto meets regulated finance. The state’s BitLicense, run by the Department of Financial Services, is the strictest crypto license in the US; the State Comptroller counted 22 licensees at the end of 2024. Companies that clear it can serve banks, exchanges and asset managers, which is why New York’s crypto firms skew toward infrastructure: compliance, custody, stablecoins, trading systems and tokenized assets, more than consumer coins.
Last disclosed valuation, NYC crypto companies
Private valuation at each company’s most recent priced round, in billions of dollars. Most were set at the 2021 to 2022 peak; only Polymarket and Talos have been priced since 2025.
12 crypto and blockchain startups in NYC
Infrastructure for institutions
Chainalysis
Flatiron, Manhattan
Blockchain analytics used by governments, banks and exchanges to trace funds and meet anti-money-laundering rules. Its $170 million Series F in May 2022, led by GIC, valued it at $8.6 billion. It leases about 77,000 square feet at 114 Fifth Avenue.
Fireblocks
New York City
Custody and wallet infrastructure that banks, exchanges and fintechs use to store and move digital assets. A $550 million Series E in January 2022, led by D1 and Spark, valued it at $8 billion; it has raised over $1 billion.
Talos
New York City
Trading technology that connects institutions to crypto exchanges, lenders and custodians. In January 2026 a $45 million extension with Robinhood and Sony brought its Series B to $150 million at about a $1.5 billion valuation.
Digital Asset
New York City
Builds the Canton Network, a blockchain designed for banks and market infrastructure. It raised $135 million in June 2025, led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb.
Lukka
New York City
Data, accounting and tax software for crypto holdings, used by funds and auditors. Its $53 million Series D add-on in 2021 included Soros Fund Management, S&P Global and CPA.com.
Membrane Labs
New York City
Settlement and credit infrastructure for institutional crypto trading. It raised a $20 million Series A in October 2023.
Stablecoins and tokenized assets
Paxos
New York City
A regulated trust company that issues stablecoins and tokenizes assets for partners such as payment and fintech firms. Its $300 million Series D in April 2021, led by Oak HC/FT, valued it at $2.4 billion.
Ondo Finance
New York City
Issues tokenized US Treasuries and other real-world assets on public blockchains. Its $20 million Series A in 2022 was co-led by Founders Fund and Pantera.
Agora
New York City
Issues the AUSD stablecoin and white-label stablecoins for other companies. It raised a $50 million Series A in July 2025, led by Paradigm.
Markets and consumer products
Polymarket
SoHo, Manhattan (78 Crosby St)
The largest on-chain prediction market. In October 2025 ICE, the parent of the New York Stock Exchange, agreed to invest up to $2 billion at a $9 billion post-money valuation.
Uniswap Labs
New York City
Develops the Uniswap protocol, one of the largest decentralized exchanges, and its wallet and web app. It raised a $165 million Series B in October 2022 led by Polychain.
Blockworks
New York City
Crypto research, data and conferences. Its $12 million Series A in 2023, led by 10T, valued it at $135 million. In 2026 it reportedly closed its news unit to focus on data.
Public crypto companies based in NYC
Two of New York’s best-known crypto firms are no longer startups: Gemini, the exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, went public in 2025, and Galaxy, Mike Novogratz’s crypto financial services firm, is listed as well. OpenSea, once a New York company, is now based in Miami.
Funding a crypto business in New York
Crypto companies rarely qualify for bank or SBA loans, because lenders treat digital asset businesses as high risk. Most rely on venture capital and token sales, and must budget for BitLicense or trust charter costs before serving New York customers. For the investors active in the space, see NYC venture capital firms and NYC fintech companies.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest crypto companies in New York?
Among private companies, Polymarket, Chainalysis and Fireblocks have the highest disclosed valuations. Gemini and Galaxy, both based in New York, are public.
What is a BitLicense?
A license from the New York Department of Financial Services required to run most virtual currency businesses serving New York residents. The State Comptroller counted 22 licensees at the end of 2024; trust-chartered firms such as Paxos are regulated separately.
Is Polymarket based in New York?
Yes. Polymarket has had its headquarters at 78 Crosby Street in SoHo since 2023.
Are crypto startups still raising money in NYC?
Yes, though valuations are mostly below 2021 to 2022 peaks. Recent rounds include Talos (January 2026), Agora (July 2025), Digital Asset (June 2025) and ICE’s investment in Polymarket (October 2025).
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General information, not investment advice. Valuations are as last disclosed and may be well above or below current values.
