Nomura bets on long-term crypto adoption despite near-term volatility

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Nomura’s crypto push reflects a broader shift among Japanese financial institutions positioning for long-term digital asset adoption. Through Laser Digital, the firm has secured licenses in Dubai, launched tokenized investment products, and most recently applied for a U.S. trust bank charter.

Executives say the infrastructure buildout is designed to meet future institutional demand, even as near-term trading results fluctuate. Industry data suggests over half of institutional investors plan to allocate to digital assets within three years. For traditional brokerages facing pressure on legacy revenues, Nomura’s approach signals a belief that crypto infrastructure — not speculative trading — will define the next phase of growth.