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Why Japan Approved a New Crypto Exchange for the First Time Since 2022

2026-08-21

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved Laser Digital Japan, a subsidiary of Nomura, as a registered crypto asset exchange service provider. This marks the first new exchange approval in the country since late 2022, following a rigorous review process consisting of over 400 regulatory questions. Laser Digital initially plans to provide liquidity to local licensed platforms before expanding its offerings to institutional investors.

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