Nomura and Laser Digital have published a survey on digital asset investment trends among institutional investors in Japan, pointing to stronger sentiment towards crypto assets.

The online survey gathered responses from 518 investment professionals in Japan, including institutional investors, family offices and public-interest organisations. It examined views on digital assets and the main obstacles investors face when considering crypto exposure.

Sentiment improved from the previous edition. Thirty-one per cent of respondents said their outlook on crypto assets over the next year was positive, up from 25 per cent in the earlier survey, while 18 per cent said it was negative, down from 23 per cent.

Digital assets were also…