Crypto lender Nexo has officially re-entered the US market, marking a comeback three years after withdrawing operations and paying a $45 million fine to settle charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The company confirmed Monday, 2026 represents its official return to the United States, placing the move against a backdrop of more crypto-friendly policies and a notable shift in the SEC’s regulatory tone.
New SEC Compliant Structure, Bakkt Partnership
Nexo previously left the country following regulatory conflicts that culminated in a 2023 SEC order regarding the “unregistered offering” of a crypto asset lending product. As part of this regulationthe company agreed to discontinue the product for U.S. investors.
In a statement To Reuters, a Nexo spokesperson stressed that the company was in full compliance with the order. “Nexo has discontinued the product covered by SEC Order 2023 for U.S. investors as required,” the spokesperson said.
The company’s renewed U.S. strategy is structured differently from its previous model. According to Nexo’s disclosure on Monday, the relaunch is being accomplished through partnerships with regulated entities to ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws.
The company said its investment and credit products are now delivered in a timely manner. US Compliant Frameincluding, where applicable, through an SEC-registered investment advisor for advisory services.
As part of this relaunch, Nexo has also partnered with Bakkt, a US-based and publicly traded digital asset platform designed to support risk management and regulatory compliance at the institutional level.
The company’s updated offering includes flexible and fixed-term return programs that allow clients to earn returns through investment structures. Nexo is also rolling out an integrated exchange, allowing users to buy and sell digital assets.
Additionally, the company is reintroducing credit lines backed by cryptocurrenciesallowing customers to access liquidity without selling their digital assets. These credit products offer flexible repayment options and support multiple forms of collateral.
Nexo denies family ties to Trump
Nexo’s return comes amid broader political and regulatory developments in the United States. Reuters reported that the company hosted Donald Trump Jr at a “Trump Business Vision 2025” event held in Sofia, Bulgaria last April.
The event attracted attention, given the increased scrutiny surrounding crypto-related business transactions related to Trump family under the current administration.
Asked by Reuters about the relationship between these interactions and the company’s relaunch in the United States, Nexo denied any link. The spokesperson said the decision to return to the U.S. market was “based on our ability to offer products in a compliant structure” and was not related to his contacts with the Trump family.
The company further clarified that its sports sponsorships and participation in events have no impact on its business. regulatory status or operational approval in the United States.
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