Laser Digital, a subsidiary of Nomura Group, has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Laser Digital National Trust Bank (LDNTB) in the U.S. The application, filed on January 27, 2026, in New York, aims to create a federally regulated National Trust Bank focused on digital asset custody and spot trading. LDNTB plans to offer services including custody of digital assets and U.S. government securities, spot trading of cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, and staking of eligible assets. The proposed bank will cater to institutional clients across the U.S., though it currently has no plans to engage in securities trading or depository banking services. Steve Ashley, Chairman and Co-founder of Laser Digital, highlighted the evolving institutional digital asset market, while Purvi Maniar, Chief Legal Officer, noted the importance of federal oversight. The bank's launch is contingent upon OCC approval and regulatory clearance.