Nomura - Coinfea https://coinfea.com Crypto and Blockchain News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:27:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://coinfea.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-Cfeawhite-1-32x32.png Nomura - Coinfea https://coinfea.com 32 32 Circle and Nomura to launch instant global USDC settlement https://coinfea.com/circle-and-nomura-to-launch-instant-global-usdc-settlement/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:27:22 +0000 https://coinfea.com/?p=22429 Circle and Nomura have announced plans to set up a corporate digital asset payment settlement service in Japan by 2027. The joint venture will allow Japanese companies to convert their yen into USDC for cross-border transactions, foreign exchange settlements, and transfers between overseas affiliates. The move follows Japan’s approval of USDC for corporate use and […]

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]]> Circle and Nomura have announced plans to set up a corporate digital asset payment settlement service in Japan by 2027. The joint venture will allow Japanese companies to convert their yen into USDC for cross-border transactions, foreign exchange settlements, and transfers between overseas affiliates.

The move follows Japan’s approval of USDC for corporate use and is intended to reduce settlement delays that currently take a few business days through traditional banking channels. Circle Internet Financial, the Boston-based stablecoin issuer, announced the partnership with Japan’s financial giant Nomura Holdings on Thursday. The agreement states that the companies will roll out the corporate settlement platform in Japan as early as 2027, once the required protocols and regulations are in place.

Circle and Nomura tap Japan’s USDC approval to launch new service

The service will allow businesses to convert Japanese yen into U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). The digital asset will be accessible to companies for cross-border payments to suppliers, for transferring the asset between overseas subsidiaries, and for settling foreign exchange transactions. The project targets Japan’s import, export, and corporate foreign-exchange markets.

According to data from the Bank for International Settlements, Japan’s foreign exchange market recorded an average daily trading volume of approximately $440 billion in 2025. The announcement follows regulatory changes that expanded the use of stablecoins in Japan. According to a CryptoPolitan report, Japan’s Financial Services Agency previously approved USDC under new payment regulations, making it the first recognized U.S. dollar stablecoin authorized for local corporate business.

Following this, the partnership will see Nomura responsible for client onboarding in Japan, managing regulatory compliance needs, and bringing the settlement platform to the existing banking systems in the country. Both firms will spend the year finalizing the banking integrations, strengthening the custody side, and wrapping up the final details of the operating structure in preparation for the planned launch.

In the proposed situation, a corporate customer will convert yen to USDC through the Nomura banking system, and the stablecoins will be transferred through a blockchain network. In a smart contract, these two transactions would then be bound together to complete both sides of the currency conversion process. Circle already has requirements in place to accommodate this kind of community. Built on an open Layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin applications, its Arc blockchain also features a foreign exchange engine, StableFX.

The exchange engine allows for atomic payment-versus-payment swaps between pairs of stablecoins without the need for prefunding or bilateral credit arrangements. According to Circle’s technical model, combining currency exchange into a single encrypted transaction bypasses the settlement window in traditional correspondent banking. This means that both the sale and the purchase are carried out simultaneously, rather than at different times. The Circle-Nomura partnership comes as more financial companies move into Japan’s regulated stablecoin market.

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]]> Nomura Laser Digital targets institutional investors with Ethereum Fund https://coinfea.com/nomura-laser-digital-targets-institutional-investors-with-ethereum-fund/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:40:17 +0000 https://coinfea.com/?p=6607 Laser Digital, the digital asset-focused arm of Japan’s Nomura, has officially launched an Ethereum Adoption Fund tailored for institutional investors. The fund’s strategy involves investing in spot positions of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, ether, and enhancing returns by staking. As of Thursday, this initiative is part of the firm’s broader plan to back significant digital assets, […]

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]]> Laser Digital, the digital asset-focused arm of Japan’s Nomura, has officially launched an Ethereum Adoption Fund tailored for institutional investors. The fund’s strategy involves investing in spot positions of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, ether, and enhancing returns by staking. As of Thursday, this initiative is part of the firm’s broader plan to back significant digital assets, positioning investors to gain from the growth of the Web3 economy.

The investment product aims to maintain daily liquidity while offering a staking yield of about 5.5%, as per Fiona King, head of distribution at Laser Digital Asset Management. It targets an array of investors, including pension funds, family offices, asset managers, and private banks. These entities are exploring allocations of 1% to 5% in the new ETH product. This development reflects increasing institutional interest in digital assets, as these entities seek diversified exposure to burgeoning sectors like Web3.

Expansion amid regulatory scrutiny

Nomura Laser Digital’s move comes at a pivotal moment for the crypto market. Ethereum’s price saw an increase of 7.5% over the past 24 hours, standing at approximately $2,020 at 10:15 am ET. This fund introduction follows the launch of a bitcoin-focused product in September, marking a strategic expansion into digital adoption investment solutions. Both the bitcoin and Ethereum offerings operate under the regulatory framework of the Cayman Islands, with Komainu—a collaboration between Nomura, Ledger, and CoinShares—safeguarding the assets.

Simultaneously, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is deliberating on multiple ETF proposals that could hold ether directly. These considerations signify a potential shift in the regulatory landscape, affecting how institutional investors engage with digital assets.

In a landscape marked by regulatory uncertainties in jurisdictions like the UK and the US, Laser Digital has proactively diversified its presence. The company has secured a crypto license from Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory authority and recently inaugurated an office in Japan. Such moves underscore the firm’s commitment to navigating the complex regulatory environments across different regions.

Sebastien Guglietta, head of Laser Digital Asset Management, highlighted Ethereum’s significance in the transition to a digital economy. He emphasized the importance of long-term exposure to Ethereum to leverage the structural, technological trend that it represents.

Nomura Laser Digital is not alone in its pursuit to cater to institutional clients. Europe witnessed the listing of its first spot bitcoin ETF by Jacobi Asset Management on Euronext Amsterdam, suggesting a competitive landscape for digital asset investment solutions aimed at the institutional market. These developments indicate a maturing market where traditional financial entities and digital asset companies converge to meet the evolving demands of institutional investors.

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