Nomura's Laser Digital Seeks U.S. Trust Bank Charter for Digital Assets

Laser Digital, a subsidiary of Japan's Nomura Group based in Switzerland, has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter with a focus on digital assets and custody services. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is part of a broader trend where cryptocurrency firms are pursuing banking charters under recently favorable U.S. Treasury policies. This shift indicates a growing institutional emphasis on regulatory compliance and expansion within the digital asset sector.