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Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter
The crypto-focused subsidiary of Japan’s largest investment bank has joined the growing list of digital asset firms seeking a coveted banking charter from the U.S. Treasury Department. The subsidiary, Laser Digital, is based in Switzerland and owned by the Nomura Group, the Tokyo investment banking and brokerage giant. On Tuesday evening, Laser announced it had filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank. The bank, Laser Digital National Trust Bank, would focus on digital assets and offer custody and spot trading services, the company said. ... (full story)
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