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Nomura’s Laser Digital Prepares To Enter Japan’s Crypto Market

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Financial services holding company Nomura Holdings is preparing to expand into Japan’s cryptocurrency market through its Switzerland-based subsidiary, Laser Digital Holdings. A Laser Digital spokesperson confirmed Friday that the unit is in pre-consultation talks with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and intends to apply for a license to offer crypto trading services to institutional investors in the country.  However, the spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the application date remains “undetermined,” and will depend on the outcome of the discussions with the FSA.  If approved, Laser Digital would launch broker-dealer services for…

IPO-Ready Crypto Firms, Not Altcoins

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Wall Street’s growing interest in late-stage cryptocurrency firms could disrupt the traditional boom-and-bust cycle of digital assets, according to new research. Crypto financial services firm Matrixport said Friday that more than $200 billion worth of crypto companies are preparing initial public offerings (IPOs), which could raise between $30 billion and $45 billion in new capital. Matrixport said investor focus is rotating away from early-stage bets toward scalable, IPO-ready companies positioned for public markets. Continued selling by Bitcoin (BTC) miners and early adopters has “nearly neutralized ETF and treasury inflows, reducing…

Laser Digital in talks with Japan FSA for crypto trading license

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Key Takeaways Laser Digital, Nomura’s Swiss-based subsidiary, is seeking a crypto trading license in Japan. The subsidiary is in discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). Share this article Laser Digital, Nomura’s Swiss-based subsidiary, is in discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency for a crypto trading license, according to Bloomberg. The subsidiary aims to offer brokerage services to financial institutions and crypto firms in Japan. CEO Jez Mohideen is leading efforts to enter Japan’s institutional crypto market through the regulatory approval process. The move positions Nomura to capitalize on Japan’s…

Justin Sun featured in Inaugural Crypto Roast and delivers keynote as TRON DAO serves as Title Sponsor at TOKEN2049

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Share this article Geneva, Switzerland, October 3, 2025 —  TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), proudly served as the Title Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, held on October 1-2, 2025. As Asia’s premier crypto event, TOKEN2049 brought together the global Web3 ecosystem for two days of networking, insights, and collaboration at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Expanding TRON DAO’s community footprint TRON DAO kick started the week co-hosting an exclusive side event ‘Web3 Cyber Night By…

Etsy Witches Are Charing $73 For Customized Crypto Millionaire Spells

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Etsy witches have become a massive trend on social media this year — from romance spells to helping manifest fame. Did you know they can also apparently help you become a crypto millionaire?  The practice of witchcraft, once punishable by death by fire (or being pushed off a cliff), has become a talking point on TikTok. Online marketplace Etsy, which allows people to sell their handmade beanies and custom dog collars, has become a hub for the spellcasters despite having a ban on “metaphysical services.” Become a millionaire with this…

New York State Senator Pushes Legislation To Tax Crypto Miners

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New York State Senator Liz Krueger introduced a bill on Wednesday to impose excise taxes on energy used by crypto mining companies operating facilities in the state. The proposed excise tax, which is not the first legislative initiative of its kind, will be levied in tiers, with no charge for miners consuming 2.25 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) or less per year and a tax of 2 cents per kWh for miners who consume 2.26 million to 5 million kWh annually. Miners who consume between 5 million-10 million kWh per year face…

CME Group to Expand to Offer 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading in 2026

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The derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group said it will expand its services to offer “always on” trading for crypto markets starting in 2026. In a Thursday notice, the CME Group said that, pending regulatory review, it would allow clients to trade cryptocurrency futures and options “24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning in early 2026.” The so-called “around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading” will represent a significant expansion in its services, beyond its scheduled pauses on weekends, holidays, and outside business hours. “While not all markets lend themselves to…

Top Crypto Traders of 2025: Wynn, Kang and More

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Key takeaways:  The biggest traders in 2025 are moving markets not just with capital but with narratives.  James Wynn shows why extreme leverage can deliver spectacular wins but also wipe out capital in minutes. Andrew Kang proves that pairing clear macro or policy shifts with conviction trades can pay off… if you size correctly. GCR reminds you that contrarian altcoin bets work best when they are backed by sharp timing and a willingness to exit fast. Machi Big Brother illustrates how meme and NFT trading is pure volatility — fortunes…

How Shows Like South Park Influence Crypto

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“South Park” extended its running gag on cryptocurrency in a recent episode, taking aim at prediction markets, trading apps, US regulators and politicians tied to the industry. Now in its 27th season, the animated series has built its reputation on unhinged satire of global events. Crypto has repeatedly taken some hits. Not everyone enjoys being lampooned on TV shows — the White House recently condemned its depiction of President Donald Trump in a relationship with Satan — but earlier crypto references were often embraced within the industry as proof of…

Top NY Regulator Updates Crypto Guidance after Announcing her Departure

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Adrienne Harris, the superintendent at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), announced updates to the department’s guidance should a crypto company become insolvent, following the announcement that she will step down from the role. In a Tuesday notice, Harris said the NYDFS had updated guidance initially announced in January 2023 to better protect users “in the event of an insolvency or similar proceeding.” According to the guidance, the financial regulator focused on clarifying what were “acceptable sub-custodians,” guardrails for crypto custody, and “permissible uses of customer assets.” “As…