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54% of Japanese Investors Plan Crypto Allocation: Nomura Survey
According to a new survey conducted by., more than half of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in digital assets within the next three years Nomura Holdings and its digital assets subsidiary Laser Digital.
The study, which surveyed more than 500 investment managers from institutions, family offices and utilities in Japan, reveals a growing appetite for cryptocurrencies among traditional financial players.
Of those surveyed, 54% said they intended to invest in cryptocurrencies in the next three years. Additionally, 25% of respondents reported a “positive” impression of cryptocurrencies, while 62% see them as an opportunity for diversification.
The survey found that investors considering cryptocurrency allocations prefer a range of 2-5% assets under management. Respondents cited the development of various investment products, including ETFs, mutual funds, and staking opportunities, as key drivers for future investments.
Interestingly, about half of the respondents expressed interest in investing in Web3 projects, either directly or through venture capital funds. This interest could be boosted by an expected revision of Japan’s Limited Partnerships Act later this year, which would add cryptocurrencies to the list of permitted investments for limited partnerships.
However, the survey also identified several barriers to entry for those not currently considering cryptocurrency investments. These include concerns related to counterparty risk, high volatility and regulatory requirements.
The survey findings come as Japan continues to position itself as a hub for digital asset innovation, with recent regulatory changes aimed at encouraging growth in the sector while maintaining investor protection.
Source: Nomura
“As the digital asset landscape evolves, the development of a stablecoin for use in the Japanese market will be critical to expanding the accessibility and adoption of digital assets in Japan and beyond,” commented Steve Ashley, Executive Chairman of Digital laser.
His comment, however, did not appear in conjunction with the release of the current survey results, but rather with news last month that Laser Digital was among three companies targeting to offer “stablecoin-as-a-service” in Japan.
“This project has the potential to greatly improve the accessibility and innovation of digital assets in the Japanese financial landscape,” Ashley added.
A week ago, Nomura’s digital assets arm also informed that it has received a Financial Services Authorization (FSP) from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). The new authorization allows the company to offer broker-dealer and wealth management products for traditional and virtual assets in Abu Dhabi.
According to a new survey conducted by., more than half of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in digital assets within the next three years Nomura Holdings and its digital assets subsidiary Laser Digital.
The study, which surveyed more than 500 investment managers from institutions, family offices and utilities in Japan, reveals a growing appetite for cryptocurrencies among traditional financial players.
Of those surveyed, 54% said they intended to invest in cryptocurrencies in the next three years. Additionally, 25% of respondents reported a “positive” impression of cryptocurrencies, while 62% see them as an opportunity for diversification.
The survey found that investors considering cryptocurrency allocations prefer a range of 2-5% assets under management. Respondents cited the development of various investment products, including ETFs, mutual funds, and staking opportunities, as key drivers for future investments.
Interestingly, about half of the respondents expressed interest in investing in Web3 projects, either directly or through venture capital funds. This interest could be boosted by an expected revision of Japan’s Limited Partnerships Act later this year, which would add cryptocurrencies to the list of permitted investments for limited partnerships.
However, the survey also identified several barriers to entry for those not currently considering cryptocurrency investments. These include concerns related to counterparty risk, high volatility and regulatory requirements.
The survey findings come as Japan continues to position itself as a hub for digital asset innovation, with recent regulatory changes aimed at encouraging growth in the sector while maintaining investor protection.
Source: Nomura
“As the digital asset landscape evolves, the development of a stablecoin for use in the Japanese market will be critical to expanding the accessibility and adoption of digital assets in Japan and beyond,” commented Steve Ashley, Executive Chairman of Digital laser.
His comment, however, did not appear in conjunction with the release of the current survey results, but rather with news last month that Laser Digital was among three companies targeting to offer “stablecoin-as-a-service” in Japan.
“This project has the potential to greatly improve the accessibility and innovation of digital assets in the Japanese financial landscape,” Ashley added.
A week ago, Nomura’s digital assets arm also informed that it has received a Financial Services Authorization (FSP) from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). The new authorization allows the company to offer broker-dealer and wealth management products for traditional and virtual assets in Abu Dhabi.