How Many Crypto Exchanges Have a BitLicense in 2026? (Updated List)
Key Takeaways New York's BitLicense is held by 26 companies in 2026, but only 6 of them are crypto exchanges where the public can actually trade. A BitLicense is not the same as a Limited Purpose Trust Charter: another 12 firms, including Gemini and Coinbase Custody, use that separate route. The list changes often, with three new BitLicenses granted in 2026 while several older holders surrendered theirs. In This Article The Short Answer What a BitLicense Actually Is BitLicense vs Limited Purpose Trust Charter The Full List of 2026 BitLicense Holders Which Holders Are Actual Crypto Exchanges?