Laser Digital gets Japan’s first crypto exchange approval in 4 years
Nomura-backed Laser Digital Japan received registration to provide domestic liquidity before expanding into institutional crypto trading.
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Nomura-backed Laser Digital Japan received registration to provide domestic liquidity before expanding into institutional crypto trading.
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