Nomura Holdings' cryptocurrency subsidiary, Laser Digital Limited, has obtained a brokerage license in Abu Dhabi to offer brokerage trading, asset, and fund management services for both traditional and digital assets in the region. The company chose Abu Dhabi as the destination for its expansion plans due to the region's innovative and crypto-friendly regulatory environment. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi has approved the company's Financial Services Permission (FSP) application, indicating that it has completed a comprehensive licensing process in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).