Nomura Considers Sale of Crypto Unit Laser Digital
Japanese financial giant seeks buyers after four straight quarters of losses in its European operations.
Nomura Holdings is exploring the sale of its crypto subsidiary Laser Digital. Japan's largest financial services firm has initiated talks with potential buyers including the Marex Group.
The move comes amid financial struggles in Europe. The company's regional operations posted a pre-tax loss of 7.4 billion yen, or 46.5 million dollars, for the quarter ending in September 2026.
Despite these negotiations, Nomura's board has not reached a final decision. The company remains open to keeping the business, which focuses on institutional trading, asset management, and venture capital investments.
Laser Digital was founded in 2022 and is based in Switzerland. The unit recently secured a license to operate as a crypto exchange in Japan and received preliminary approval for a national bank in the United States.
Nomura management previously stated an intention to reduce crypto trading positions to limit short-term volatility. The financial group oversees assets totaling 152.8 trillion yen in its investment management division.
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