Nomura is considering a sale of crypto unit Laser Digital, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, said Marex Group is evaluating a deal and that Nomura has not decided whether to sell the Zurich unit or keep it.
By Jennifer Walsh ·
Why it matters: No sale is agreed; the Bloomberg account said last year's losses at Laser Digital dragged Nomura's European business into an overall loss.
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Nomura Holdings ($NMR) is in talks with potential buyers of its crypto unit Laser Digital Holdings AG, including Marex Group, which is evaluating a deal, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.12 Those people said Nomura has not made a final decision and may sell to another party or keep the business.12 Spokespeople for Nomura and Marex declined to comment.12
Bloomberg said the Zurich-based unit posted a loss last year due to sharp volatility in the crypto market, dragging Nomura's European business into an overall loss.1
The Crypto Times said the OCC granted preliminary conditional approval in May 2026 for a proposed Laser Digital national trust bank that cannot open until it meets pre-opening requirements.2
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