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Nomura’s Digital Division to Focus on Cryptocurrencies First, DeFi Later
Phase one of Nomura’s new digital-assets division will include the top 10 cryptocurrencies, with DeFi and NFTs further down the line.
Japan’s Nomura Said to Launch Crypto Unit With DeFi and NFTs on Menu: Report
The Japanese investment bank carried out its first cryptocurrency derivatives trades last week.
Nomura Starts Trading Crypto Derivatives, Joining Rivals Goldman, JPMorgan
Nomura carried out bitcoin futures and options trades with derivatives exchange CME Group and crypto market maker Cumberland DRW.
Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Venture Launches After 2 Years in the Works
CoinShares, Nomura Bank and crypto security firm Ledger have formally launched a digital asset custody business targeting institutional investors.
Nomura Launching Benchmark for Japan's Crypto Assets
Pegged to Japan's cryptocurrency market, Nomura's benchmark will be available to domestic and overseas institutional investors and crypto exchanges, among others.
Leading Japanese Firms Partner on Security Token Research
MUFG launched a 22-member research consortium of security issuers, broker dealers and tech companies to set standards for security token management.
Token Tech firm Securitize Raises $14 Million from Santander, MUFG
The SEC-regulated firm raised $14 million from notable investors across traditional and blockchain finance.
Ledger and Nomura's Crypto Custody Launch May Be Delayed to 2020
Ledger's crypto custody venture with Japanese bank Nomura may take longer than expected to launch, the startup's president said.
Japanese Finance Giant Nomura Invests in Smart Contract Auditing Startup
Japan financial group Nomura has invested in Y Combinator-backed smart contract auditing startup Quantstamp.
'Wealth Effect' From Bitcoin Trading Could Boost Japan's GDP, Say Analysts
Analysts from Japanese financial holdings company Nomura have estimated that the rise bitcoin prices could boost Japan's economic growth.
