Laser Digital, part of Japan's Nomura Holdings, launches the NEAR Adoption Fund targeting institutional investors, marking a new phase in blockchain staking.
Komainu Holdings, backed by Nomura, secures $75 million from Blockstream to boost global expansion and Bitcoin services.
Financial markets see a rise in Yen carry trades, boosted by recent US economic indicators, warns Nomura Holdings, suggesting increased risks of a Black Monday event.
A recent survey in Japan conducted by Nomura Holdings shows growing interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum among institutional investors, with over half of respondents open to crypto investments for portfolio diversification.
Nomura Holdings and GMO Internet Group are collaborating to research and potentially introduce new stablecoin offerings in Japan's market.