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Laser Digital Japan Registers as a Crypto Asset Service Provider in Japan
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Laser Digital Japan, a Nomura Holdings unit, registered as a crypto asset exchange service provider in Japan, joining the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association and ending nearly four years without a new industry participant. The registration covers major cryptocurrencies but excludes derivatives and ETFs, with launch plans focusing initially on liquidity provision for licensed firms.
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Japan's crypto market just opened up after four years of no new entrants. If you operate in crypto compliance or exchange services, this gap closure signals a fresh chance for partnerships or competition.
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