Nomura is considering the sale of its cryptocurrency subsidiary Laser Digital after discussing the possibility with potential buyers, including Marex Group, but has not reached a final decision. The move follows a pretax loss of 7.4 billion yen in its European operations during the third quarter of 2026, although Nomura has not confirmed whether Laser Digital contributed to the shortfall. In August 2026, Laser Digital Japan secured the country’s first new crypto exchange registration in approximately four years, enabling institutional trading and liquidity services. Japanese inflation is also increasing expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again, potentially weighing on Bitcoin and US stocks through the yen carry trade. Japan’s cryptocurrency market, valued at an estimated $1.69 billion in 2025, is forecast to reach $7.12 billion by 2034.
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