One of the largest investment banks in Japan is opening a digital asset arm. Nomura's new branch will focus on crypto and blockchain.
Nomura, one of the largest investment banks in Japan, has established a venture capital arm aimed at investing in companies focusing on crypto and blockchain.the business, named Laser Digital, will “provide new value in the area of digital assets” for clients under the Switzerland-based holding company Laser Digital Holdings AG.
“Staying at the forefront of digital innovation is a key priority for Nomura,” said president and group CEO of Nomura Holdings Kentaro Okuda. Laser Digital’s venture capital product, Laser Venture Capital, will focus on investments including centralized finance, , Web3 and blockchain infrastructure. Laser Digital said it planned to announce additional products and services “over the coming months” aimed at secondary trading and investor products.
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