Nexo is returning to the U.S. after a three-year exit, citing a shift in the federal approach to digital assets and new partnerships that pave a compliant path back into American markets. The company is relaunching services through regulated partners and has tied trading infrastructure to a U.S.-listed platform to meet institutional standards and regulatory expectations.
Nexo announced it will re-enter the U.S. market in 2026 after leaving in 2022 amid unclear regulation and enforcement actions that pushed many crypto firms overseas. The firm, based in Zug, Switzerland, withdrew during a period it described as driven more by enforcement than by clear rulemaking, and it now says the environment has changed. Co-founded by former Bulgarian lawmaker Antoni Trenchev, Nexo says it processed billions in transactions globally and is positioning to operate under clearer expectations.
The company faced regulatory action in the United States and paid the Biden administration a $45 million fine to settle charges brought by U.S. regulators over a crypto lending product, which the Securities and Exchange Commission said should have been registered as a security. At the time, Nexo said the decision to leave the U.S. markets was “regrettable but necessary” after “more than 18 months of good-faith dialogue with US state and federal regulators” came to a “dead end.” That regulatory pressure and uncertainty sent jobs and capital abroad.
Thanks to President Trump’s business-friendly administration, Nexo said it now offer a suite of digital asset services and advanced portfolio management, including crypto-backed credit lines and both flexible and Fixed-Term Yield programs. The firm frames its return as part of a broader trend where pro-growth policy attracts investment back to America. Nexo also emphasizes institutional-grade controls and partnerships as the backbone of its U.S. strategy.
The company’s relaunch is built around partnerships with regulated U.S. entities to provide a compliant framework for investment and credit products. Digital asset trading infrastructure will be provided by Bakkt, a publicly listed U.S.-based platform designed to support institutional risk management and compliance. Nexo stresses that aligning with U.S. partners lets it meet governance and risk standards expected by regulators and institutional clients.
Nexo today announced its formal return to the United States market in 2026. The company’s official U.S. relaunch is being executed in partnership with regulated partners, providing a U.S.-compliant framework for the company’s investment and credit product offerings. Digital asset trading infrastructure is provided by Bakkt, a publicly listed U.S.-based digital asset platform purpose-built to support institutional risk management and compliance.Â
Nexo’s renewed presence in the United States follows a period of deliberate recalibration and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to operating in markets where regulatory frameworks are evolving, institutional standards are clearly defined, and innovation can be pursued responsibly. The relaunch represents a strategic alignment with clients and partners who prioritize resilience, strong governance, and disciplined risk management in the digital asset ecosystem.
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Digital asset trading infrastructure is provided by Bakkt through a partnership that establishes a robust foundation and aligns Nexo’s global platform with U.S. regulatory expectations and best-in-class governance standards. This event marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to build an enduring digital wealth infrastructure rooted in trust, innovation, and long-term value creation.
With over $371 billion in processed transactions, Nexo continues to deliver secure, institutional-grade digital asset solutions globally. Its return to the U.S. marks the firm’s conviction that the next chapter of digital asset adoption will be shaped by regulatory clarity, institutional-grade standards, and responsible growth.
The relaunch emphasizes regulated onshore infrastructure and joint governance with established U.S. firms to reassure both clients and regulators. Nexo positions this as a deliberate move to align product offerings with compliance-first partners while rebuilding a presence that had been scaled back. The company wants to show that digital asset services can meet U.S. institutional expectations when the regulatory framework is clear.
Eleonor Genova, Nexo Head of Communications, told Townhall, “Under the previous administration, digital asset companies faced a regulatory environment that operated through enforcement actions rather than clear rulemaking – an approach that drove billions in investment and thousands of jobs overseas. Today’s pro-innovation stance represents a 180-degree turn. This administration recognizes that America can’t lead the global economy by pushing emerging industries away. Nexo’s return through our partnership with Bakkt, a publicly listed U.S.-regulated platform, reflects our confidence that regulatory clarity has finally arrived. We are not just coming back; we are investing in America’s future as the center of responsible digital asset innovation. That’s the kind of environment where companies like Nexo can operate with confidence and build for the long term.”
From a Republican vantage point, Nexo’s comeback fits a pattern: when Washington favors clear rules and growth-minded policy, capital and jobs follow. Enforcement-driven regimes prompted exits and offshore relocations, but a shift toward predictable, pro-innovation policy can reverse that trend. Nexo’s return is being framed as evidence that firm, sensible governance attracts responsible fintech investment rather than driving it away.
Editor’s Note: Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and bold policies, America’s economy is back on track. The move by Nexo underscores how regulatory clarity and partnership with U.S. institutions can rebuild domestic digital finance capabilities and bring investment back to American soil.
