Nomura Holdings, Laser Digital, and GMO Collaborate to Explore Stablecoin Issuance in Japan

Nomura Holdings, Laser Digital, and GMO Collaborate to Explore Stablecoin Issuance in Japan

Nomura Holdings, Laser Digital, and GMO Collaborate to Explore Stablecoin Issuance in Japan

Japanese banking giant Nomura Holdings and its digital asset division, Laser Digital, have partnered with Japanese internet group GMO Internet Group to explore the issuance of stablecoins in Japan.

According to a statement released on Monday (27th), the collaboration aims to explore the issuance, redemption, and circulation mechanisms of stablecoins denominated in Japanese yen and US dollars. The partnership also aims to provide a “stablecoin-as-a-service” product to assist businesses in issuing stablecoins, which may cover regulatory compliance management, blockchain integration, and backend transaction management.

Through this collaboration, Nomura and Laser Digital will focus more on cryptocurrency trading, asset management, and venture capital, while GMO plans to make further contributions in the technical aspects.

Steve Ashley, Chairman of Laser Digital, stated in the statement that GMO’s US subsidiary, GMO-Z.com Trust, has previously issued stablecoins on multiple blockchains, including GYEN and ZUSD.

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