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Nomura-backed Laser Digital secures Japan’s first crypto approval in four years

Laser Digital Japan has received regulatory clearance to provide liquidity to domestic crypto providers.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 22 Aug 2026 · 07:22 · 1 min read
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Nomura-backed Laser Digital secures Japan’s first crypto approval in four years

Laser Digital Japan, backed by Nomura Holdings, has been granted Japan’s first crypto-related approval in four years. The firm will initially supply liquidity to domestic crypto providers before expanding into institutional trading services.

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Further details on the scope of services or timing were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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