Japan’s Largest Brokerage Could Sell Its Entire Crypto Unit
Nomura Holdings, Japan’s largest brokerage, is exploring a sale of its crypto unit, Laser Digital. The move follows losses that hurt the bank’s European business last year. Despite the market volatility, traditional banks have been expanding deeper into digital assets and custody in 2026. So, Nomura’s potential U-turn from the industry would be a surprise. The post Japan’s Largest Brokerage Could Sell Its Entire Crypto Unit appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Key Takeaways
- Nomura Holdings, Japan’s largest brokerage, is exploring a sale of its crypto unit, Laser Digital.
- The move follows losses that hurt the bank’s European business last year.
- Despite the market volatility, traditional banks have been expanding deeper into digital assets and custody in 2026.
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