This Week In Crypto Asia: Nomura Targets Crypto Market Access In Japan Amid Growing Demand

Crypto adoption is surging in Japan, and newer players are locking in. Nomura Holdings, Japan’s largest investment bank and brokerage firm, is looking to expand its role in Japan’s growing crypto market. Its wholly owned crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital, is now working with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to get approval for offering crypto trading services to big investors in the country. An article by Bloomberg, dated 3 October 2025, highlighted Laser Digital CEO, Jez Mohideen’s comment that th ...