Nomura Holdings' Laser Digital Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter

By: theblockbeats.news|2026/01/28 14:00:32
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BlockBeats News, January 28th, according to The Block, Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings' digital asset division, Laser Digital, has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a U.S. national trust bank charter, attempting to bring its crypto and fintech operations fully back to U.S. soil. Insiders have confirmed the authenticity of the application.

If approved, the federal-level trust bank charter would allow Laser Digital to operate nationwide in the U.S. without needing to apply for custody licenses state by state, but it does not involve accepting retail deposits. The company is also expected to offer spot cryptocurrency trading services.

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