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Laser Digital gets Japan's first crypto exchange license in 4 years
Nomura-backed Laser Digital Japan received registration to operate as a domestic crypto exchange, marking Japan's first new licensed exchange since 2022. The company plans to offer liquidity services to domestic crypto providers and expand into institutional crypto trading.
Why it matters for the crypto market
First new crypto exchange license in Japan in four years signals renewed regulatory openness in a major Asian market and may encourage institutional participation in crypto trading.
Source: CoinDesk
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