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Nomura’s Laser Digital Begins Talks to Seek Japan Crypto Trading License

The move positions Nomura’s crypto unit for a regulated institutional role in a fast-growing Japanese market.

Laser Digital in talks with Japan FSA for crypto trading license
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Overview

  • The Switzerland-based unit is in pre-consultation with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to prepare a formal application, with no approval yet.
  • If cleared, Laser plans to operate as a broker-dealer serving banks, traditional asset managers, and crypto firms already active in Japan.
  • Japan’s crypto transaction value doubled to ¥33.7 trillion (about $230 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, signaling accelerating activity.
  • Nomura’s strategy builds on a full crypto license in Dubai and a Japanese unit opened in 2023, with stablecoin initiatives being explored with GMO Internet Group.
  • Market signals include Daiwa Securities allowing bitcoin and ether as loan collateral and ongoing policy proposals that could further formalize the sector by 2026.