Mike Novogratz Expands Galaxy’s Crypto Push With SOL Staking

Galaxy Digital has expanded the capabilities of its GalaxyOne investment platform by introducing Solana staking for eligible U.S. clients, deepening its push into retail crypto services as competition intensifies among digital asset and fintech platforms.

Summary:

GalaxyOne users can now stake Solana and earn up to an estimated 6.5% annual yield.
Galaxy is waiving all staking commissions through the end of 2026.
The launch strengthens Galaxy’s effort to build a unified platform for stocks, cash management, and crypto investing.

Galaxy Brings Institutional Staking to Retail Investors

The new staking feature allows eligible GalaxyOne users to earn rewards by participating in the Solana network’s validation process directly through the platform.

Unlike many retail applications that outsource staking operations to third-party providers, Galaxy is leveraging its own institutional validator infrastructure, one of the largest Solana validator operations globally.

The approach gives retail investors access to the same infrastructure Galaxy has historically used for institutional clients, while allowing the company to maintain direct control over validator performance, security, and operational reliability.

The launch marks another step in Galaxy’s broader effort to bridge traditional finance and digital assets within a single investment ecosystem.

Zero Fees and Bonus Incentives Target Adoption

To encourage participation, Galaxy is eliminating platform commissions on Solana staking through Dec. 31, 2026.

As a result, users will receive 100% of the network-generated staking rewards, including both inflation-based rewards and validator-generated MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) income during the promotional period.

Galaxy estimates users can earn variable annual rewards of up to 6.5%, with rewards automatically compounding within the application.

The company is also offering a promotional cash incentive of up to $1,000 for eligible customers who utilize the staking feature, further intensifying competition with crypto-native exchanges and retail brokerage platforms.

Regulatory Restrictions Limit Availability

Despite the nationwide rollout, the staking service remains unavailable in several U.S. jurisdictions due to regulatory considerations.

Residents of California, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin are currently excluded from participation.

The restrictions reflect the increasingly fragmented regulatory landscape surrounding staking services in the United States, where digital asset products continue to face varying requirements at both state and federal levels.

GalaxyOne Expands Beyond Crypto Trading

The Solana staking launch forms part of Galaxy’s larger strategy for GalaxyOne, a platform designed to combine traditional financial services and digital assets into a single user experience.

The application already offers high-yield cash products, commission-free stock and ETF investing, and access to alternative yield opportunities for accredited investors. By adding staking rewards, Galaxy is further expanding the range of income-generating products available through the platform.

The strategy places Galaxy in direct competition with firms such as Coinbase, Robinhood, and other fintech companies seeking to become primary financial hubs for retail investors.

Growing Commitment to the Solana Ecosystem

The move also highlights Galaxy’s increasingly visible support for the Solana ecosystem.

In recent months, the company has expanded its involvement in blockchain-based financial infrastructure, including partnerships focused on tokenized securities and on-chain capital markets.

Galaxy recently collaborated with Superstate to enable tokenized representations of its publicly traded shares on Solana, reflecting growing institutional interest in using blockchain networks for traditional financial assets.

By integrating staking directly into GalaxyOne while simultaneously expanding tokenization initiatives, Galaxy is positioning itself at the intersection of several fast-growing trends in digital finance.

As institutions increasingly explore blockchain-based financial infrastructure, Galaxy appears to be betting that platforms capable of combining traditional investing, crypto assets, staking, and tokenized securities will play a central role in the next phase of financial services.

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Alexander Zdravkov

Reporter at CoinsPress

Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 10,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.