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Nomura Cuts Crypto Exposure After Laser Digital Losses, Unveils ¥60 Billion Buyback

Executives cast the pullback as a short-term effort to steady earnings volatility despite ongoing plans for regulated digital-asset services.

Overview

  • Nomura tightened position limits and reduced crypto holdings at Laser Digital after the unit's losses hit quarterly results.
  • Fiscal third‑quarter net income fell 9.7% year over year to ¥91.6 billion for the period ended Dec. 31, with Laser Digital cited as a contributor.
  • The company announced a share repurchase of up to ¥60 billion, equal to about 3.2% of outstanding stock.
  • Nomura’s shares dropped as much as 6.7% intraday following the earnings update and disclosure of crypto-related losses.
  • Laser Digital’s Americas arm filed a de novo application with the U.S. OCC to form a national trust bank, as management reaffirmed its long‑term commitment to digital assets.