Crypto adoption is surging in Japan, and newer players are locking in. Nomura Holdings, Japan\u2019s largest investment bank and brokerage firm, is looking to expand its role in Japan\u2019s growing crypto market.<\/p>\n
Its wholly owned crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital, is now working with Japan\u2019s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to get approval for offering crypto trading services to big investors in the country.<\/p>\n
An article <\/a>by Bloomberg, dated 3 October 2025, highlighted Laser Digital CEO, Jez Mohideen\u2019s comment that the application underscores Nomura\u2019s strong belief in Japan\u2019s digital asset space and its long-term potential.<\/p>\n Japan\u2019s crypto market has been on a tear this entire year. According to the data <\/a>shared by the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association, transaction value doubled to \u00a533.7 trillion ($230 Bn) in just the first seven months of the year.<\/p>\n Furthermore, crypto momentum in Japan is being boosted by supportive global policies, especially in the US and domestic changes such as tax cuts and new rules for crypto investment funds.<\/p>\n Nomura Holdings plans to expand in Japan\u2019s digital-asset market through a subsidiary, as crypto trading in the country heats up https:\/\/t.co\/vV6z8i9JTZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bloomberg (@business) October 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n EXPLORE:\u00a0Next 1000X Crypto \u2013 Here\u2019s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n (Source: Chainalysis<\/a>)<\/p>\n Meanwhile, crypto is also being mainstreamed in Japan and is now slowly gaining ground in Japan\u2019s traditional finance (TradFi) sector.<\/p>\n Case in point, Daiwa Securities, the country\u2019s second largest brokerage, revealed <\/a>that customers at its 181 retail branches can now use Bitcoin and Ether as collateral to borrow Yen.<\/p>\n EXPLORE:\u00a0Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Credit where it\u2019s due, thanks to Japan\u2019s government reforms, the crypto market in the country has found its mojo now that it\u2019s easier and more attractive to invest.<\/p>\n Tax cuts and clearer rules for crypto-focused funds are encouraging more people, particularly younger investors and big institutions, to include digital assets in their portfolios.<\/p>\n The growth hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed. From June 2024 to June 2025, Japan saw a 120% jump in on-chain transaction <\/a>value, edging out South Korea, India and Vietnam.<\/p>\n In our next preview chapter of the 2025 Geography of Crypto Report, we explore APAC’s acceleration as the world’s fastest-growing crypto region. From India’s market leadership to Japan’s regulatory shifts, see how distinct national pathways are shaping adoption:\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TRwXN1wlWB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chainalysis (@chainalysis) September 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n Moreover, new policies that increasingly treat tokens as investment-grade assets and the licensing of Japan\u2019s first Yen-backed stablecoin <\/a>issuer have fueled the growth.<\/p>\n Nomura launched its crypto arm, Laser Digital, in 2022 to offer services like asset management and venture capital.<\/p>\n In 2023, Laser Digital secured a full crypto license<\/a> in Dubai and opened a branch in Japan. Now, it\u2019s seeking approval to offer trading services to both traditional financial firms and crypto companies, including exchanges operating in Japan.<\/p>\n However, all\u2019s not well in Laser Digital\u2019s camp. Earlier this year, Nomura posted a loss in its European operations, which the company partly blamed<\/a> on Laser\u2019s underwhelming performance.<\/p>\n Mohideen had hoped the unit would be profitable within two years, but later admitted it might take longer to break even.<\/p>\n Despite these challenges, Nomura\u2019s push into Japan shows it\u2019s serious about growing its presence in a fast-changing crypto market.<\/p>\n EXPLORE:\u00a020+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Japan\u2019s on-chain transaction value jumped 120%, outpacing South Korea, India, and Vietnam <\/p>\n Japan\u2019s crypto market doubled to \u00a533.7 trillion, driven by reforms and rising institutional interest <\/p>\n Japan\u2019s\u00a0 growth is fueled by new regulations and its first Yen-backed stablecoin\u200b <\/p><\/div>\n The post This Week In Crypto Asia: Nomura Targets Crypto Market Access In Japan Amid Growing Demand<\/a> appeared first on 99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crypto adoption is surging in Japan, and newer players are locking in. Nomura Holdings, Japan\u2019s largest investment bank and brokerage firm, is looking to expand its role in Japan\u2019s growing crypto market. 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