Laser Digital, supported by Nomura Securities, is seeking to obtain a banking license in the United States

According to market news, Nomura Securities' digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. If approved, the charter will allow Laser Digital to operate nationwide without the need to apply for custody licenses on a state-by-state basis, although the business will not involve accepting retail deposits. It is reported that the company also plans to offer spot cryptocurrency trading services.