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Laser Digital Japan Registers as a Crypto Asset Service Provider in Japan

Published

22 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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Japan

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Read at binance.com

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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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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1 source · 22 Aug 2026

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