Nomura Holdings has held discussions about selling its cryptocurrency subsidiary Laser Digital, following trading losses at the business and another quarterly loss for the Japanese brokerage’s European operations.
Summary
- Nomura is reportedly considering selling Laser Digital, with Marex among companies evaluating a possible acquisition.
- Nomura’s European operations reported a ¥7.4 billion pretax loss during the September quarter of 2026.
- The brokerage previously reduced cryptocurrency trading exposure after losses affected Laser Digital’s financial performance.
- Laser Digital secured Japanese cryptocurrency exchange registration and preliminary US trust bank approval…
