WebN backed innovative digital asset firms like KAIO, Twinstake, TruFin and Geometry.
The Japanese bank said tighter positions and risk limits at Laser Digital are designed to reduce short-term volatility, not signal a pullback from crypto.
Nomura CEO Hiroyuki Moriuchi said that the company introduced stricter position management to reduce risk exposure and limit earnings fluctuations from crypto market swings.
Nomura's crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital, saw losses in Q3, leading Nomura to report lower-than-expected quarterly net profit.
The proposed bank would offer cryptocurrency custody, spot trading and staking services under direct federal regulatory supervision.
Laser Digital’s application places it alongside a growing group of crypto firms seeking federal trust bank status in the US.
Nomura's Laser Digital launched a tokenized Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund on Jan. 22, targeting around 5% returns.
The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance.
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a key bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
The subsidiary of Tokyo-based Nomura is in talks with Japan's Financial Services Agency.
Dubai has officially cemented its position at the forefront of global crypto regulation. This bold regulatory step positions Dubai as a global trailblazer in shaping the future of institutional crypto markets and blending innovation with compliance. As jurisdictions around the world debate how to handle digital assets, Dubai is already laying the groundwork for the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Why This Approval Matters For Global Financial Markets The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has officially approved the first-ever cryptocurrency options license, marking it a breakthrough moment for the emirate region’s rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. Related Reading: China Greenlights Launch Of Its First Crypto Stablecoin—Report As highlighted in the press release, the permit was granted to a Nomura-backed digital assets firm, Laser Digital. This permit has authorized the firm to offer over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading to institutional investors under VARA’s regulatory framework. This development solidifies Dubai’s status as a premier global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. With VARA granting Dubai its first crypto options license, it provides a clear regulatory pathway for firms seeking to offer complex instruments and crypto derivatives. By doing so, Dubai is setting the bar for how governments can blend innovation with compliance. The approval of Laser Digital under VARA’s framework reflects a commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment with robust regulatory standards, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements. This gives institutional investors confidence that the space is both progressive and secure. Why Listed Spot Trading Launched Matters For US Crypto Markets While the first-ever cryptocurrency options license has been approved, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), under Caroline D. Pham, has launched a listed spot crypto trading initiative. According to the release, this license opens the door for regulated exchanges such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to offer direct trading of real crypto tokens, not just for futures contracts, but under official United States oversight. Related Reading: Has The Crypto Market Bottomed? Analyst Says ‘This Is It’ It is important to note that spot trading is where you buy and sell the actual asset itself, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, for immediate settlement, which hasn’t been regulated at the federal level. It’s different from trading futures or derivatives, where traders speculate on price without owning the asset. “Under President Trump’s strong leadership and vision, the CFTC is full speed ahead on enabling immediate trading of digital assets at the Federal level in coordination with the SEC’s Project Crypto,” Acting Chairman Pham stated. If this goes through, it would bring spot and futures trading under the same regulatory rulebook, making the crypto market simpler, clearer, and more secure for everyone involved, which is a step forward for the crypto industry. It will also pave the way for retail and institutional investors to engage in crypto markets with a higher level of trust, knowing that trading is taking place on federally regulated exchanges. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Laser Digital secured the first regulated over-the-counter crypto options limited license under VARA’s pilot framework.
Laser Digital said it wasn't involved in MANTRA's crash on Sunday and denied sending millions in OM tokens to OKX.
The firm chose to expand into Abu Dhabi due to the innovation-friendly crypto regulations.
Libre, the institutional Web3 infrastructure platform, has officially launched on-chain, enabling the tokenization of alternative assets following its successful cross-chain transaction on Polygon, according to a March 19 statement shared with CyptoSlate. Libre is a collaborative effort between WebN, a web3 incubator hub, and Japan-based investment bank Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary, Laser Digital. Earlier in the […]
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