Avanti Bank & Trust is a Wyoming bank formed to serve as a compliant bridge to the U.S. dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet the strictest level of institutional custody standards. Avanti is required to fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and federal “know your customer,†anti-money laundering and related laws and regulations. Avanti will also comply with Wyoming's special purpose depository institution and digital asset laws, which include requirements that fiat deposits be 100% reserved and that Avanti meet the strictest consumer protections in the digital asset industry. Avanti plans to open its doors by early 2021.