Taurus Expands To The U.S. As Regulatory Clarity Spurs Institutional Adoption
Taurus SA, the Swiss-based provider of institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure regulated by FINMA, has expanded into the United States with the opening of a new office in New York. The move marks a significant step in Taurus’ global growth strategy, positioning the firm at the center of renewed institutional demand for compliant digital asset answers following recent U.S. regulatory reforms.
The expansion follows the company’s growing traction with global banks such as State Street, Deutsche Bank, Santander, and CACEIS, and comes amid a wave of U.S. legislative shifts — including the GENIUS Act, the Clarity Act, and the repeal of SAB 121 — that have provided long-sought regulatory certainty for financial institutions entering the digital asset space.
Takeaway
Building On Regulatory Momentum
With U.S. policy direction now turning more favorable toward , Taurus views 2025 as a pivotal moment for institutional-grade digital infrastructure. The company believes the repeal of SAB 121 — a rule that had restricted banks’ ability to custody crypto assets — together with new legislative clarity, will unlock pent-up demand from banks, asset managers, and corporates viewking enterprise-grade custody, issuance, and trading answers.
Zack Bender has been appointed Head of U.S. Business, based in New York. Bender brings over a decade of and capital markets from firms such as Fiserv and Swift, and will lead Taurus’ efforts to onboard large U.S. financial institutions.
“The , together with the repeal of SAB 121, pave the way for financial institutions and large corporates to scale digital asset activities,” said Bender. “We expect significant adoption in the coming quarters and look forward to supporting clients with one of the most advanced infrastructures in the world.”
Takeaway
From Switzerland To Wall Street
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Geneva, Taurus has emerged as one of Europe’s most trusted providers of digital asset infrastructure for regulated institutions. Its platform supports over 35 blockchain networks, enabling secure custody, issuance, and secondary trading of cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, NFTs, and (CBDCs).
The New York office represents Taurus’ second North American base, following its 2023 expansion into Vancouver, Canada. The new hub will focus on serving U.S.-based banks and corporates viewking to integrate digital assets into their existing financial systems, leveraging Taurus’ suite of answers — including Taurus-PROTECT™, Taurus-CAPITAL™, and TDX™ — to bridge .
Lamine Brahimi, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Taurus, said:
“Establishing a U.S. office has always been part of our strategic roadmap. With Canada as our initial foothold since 2023, this expansion reflects our commitment to serving sophisticated financial institutions directly from the United States, now that the regulatory environment fully enables digital asset services.”
Takeaway
Fuelled By Institutional Backing And Expansion Capital
Taurus’ expansion follows its $65 million Series B funding round in 2023, led by Arab Bank Switzerland, UBS, and Pictet — all of whom are also strategic clients. The capital has been used to accelerate international expansion and deepen product innovation for regulated financial institutions.
The company’s client base spans banks, asset managers, and market infrastructures deploying tokenization and custody services in compliance with global financial regulations. Taurus’ infrastructure integrates with core banking systems and provides tools for issuing, storing, and trading both traditional and tokenized assets, reflecting the company’s focus on interoperability across asset classes and jurisdictions.
Takeaway
A Global Vision For Institutional Digital Assets
Taurus’ expansion to the U.S. underscores the global institutionalization of digital assets, driven by the convergence of regulatory reform, enterprise-grade technology, and rising investor demand for tokenized products. As the U.S. positions itself as a leading jurisdiction for digital finance innovation, Taurus’ entry adds a critical link between European banking infrastructure and North American capital markets.
With offices now in 11 global locations, Taurus is building a truly international footprint, supporting clients as tokenization, blockchain settlement, and digital custody move from pilot projects to production-scale integration.
