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GK8 (Galaxy)

Tel Aviv, IL · founded 2018 · Tech provider AUC

Israeli cold-vault tech (true air-gapped); acquired by Galaxy Digital 2022. Underpins multiple bank custody stacks.

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Data quality
36 / 100
Evidence verified
1 / 5
Last reg check
2026-05-29
Op. status
Active
Seven-dimension profile
Dim · A

Identity & regulatory

Legal entity
GK8 (Galaxy)
HQ
Tel Aviv, IL
Founded
2018
Primary regulator
Israeli Capital Markets Authority (affiliate) (IL)
Licence
Tech infra - Active
Licence ID
ISO 27001 / SOC 2
Op. status
Active
Scope
True air-gapped cold vault tech; Galaxy Digital subsidiary.
Jurisdiction limits
Global (tech provider)
Dim · B

Assets & coverage

Chains
BTC, ETH, Polygon, Avalanche
Asset classes
BTC, ETH, Stables, RWA, NFT
RWA / security tokens
Yes
Typical clients
Banks, Exchanges
Dim · C

Security architecture

Key model
HSM
Cold storage
100%
Wallet topology
Tiered hot / warm / cold
Dim · D

Governance & controls

Policy engine
Role-based approvals + quorum
Travel Rule
Client compliant
Sub-custodians
Disclosed under NDA
Dim · E

Insurance & risk

Limits
Tech provider - client-side cover
Carrier
Munich Re (client policies)
Staking cover
Yes - slashing cover
Dim · F

Integration & ops

APIs
REST, SDKs
Settlement SLA
T+0 internal
Proof-of-reserves
On-request
Dim · G

Commercials

Custody fee
SaaS - enterprise licence
AUC bucket
$10B+
Minimum term
12 months
Evidence vault

Source-anchored documents

1 / 5 verified
  • Israeli Capital Markets Authority (affiliate) registration
    ISO 27001 / SOC 2
    Verified
  • SOC 2 / ISAE 3000 attestation
    Independent attestation
    Pending
  • Insurance binder
    Munich Re (client policies)
    Pending
  • Proof-of-reserves cadence
    On-request
    Pending
  • Penetration test
    Annual third-party
    Pending
Last regulator / audit / insurance refresh: 2026-05-29