Nomura weighs sale of Laser Digital after European losses
In short
Nomura has held talks with possible buyers, including Marex, about selling Laser Digital. The move comes as its European business has posted losses for four straight quarters.
The talks matter because they could lead to a sale of the digital asset unit, but no deal has been announced in the update.
What the reporting says
Nomura has held talks with potential buyers, including Marex, about a possible sale of Laser Digital as its European business posts more losses. The update says the brokerage is weighing the move after four straight quarters of losses in Europe.
Why it matters
Nomura is considering a sale of Laser Digital and has spoken with potential buyers, including Marex, while its European business reports more losses. The update frames the talks as a response to a streak of four losing quarters in Europe. No transaction terms or final outcome are provided, so the market significance is limited to the reported strategic review.