Spend money to return to the US? Nexo pays $67.5 million in settlement and teams up with Bakkt to launch crypto lending services
Nexo Returns to the US, Partners with Bakkt to Launch Compliant Lending and Yield Products, Ending $67.5 Million Settlement Shadow, Betting on a New Regulatory Environment.
Rebuilding After Three Years of Resilience, Nexo Teams Up with Bakkt to Launch Compliant Operations
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According to Reuters, cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo officially announced its return to the US market on February 16, 2026, marking three years since the company withdrew due to regulatory pressures. According to official statements, this digital asset wealth platform, once a leader in the industry, has established a new US headquarters in Florida and is reconstructing its business framework through partnerships with several leading compliance service providers.
The core strategy of this return is to establish a deep partnership with the US-listed crypto company Bakkt.