{"id":60262,"date":"2023-09-27T08:21:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=60262"},"modified":"2023-09-27T08:21:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:21:40","slug":"laser-digital-gets-green-light-from-abu-dhabi-global-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/laser-digital-gets-green-light-from-abu-dhabi-global-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Digital Gets Green Light from Abu Dhabi Global Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/nomura-bank-launches-bitcoin-adoption-fund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Japan\u2019s Nomura Bank,<\/a> has received in-principal approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to offer broker-dealer and asset management services for both digital and traditional assets. This development reflects the growing recognition and integration of digital asset firms in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Laser Digital Gets Green Light from Abu Dhabi Global Market\n\" class=\"wp-image-60276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Nomura-Digital.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser Digital aims to redefine the frontier of digital finance by delivering scalable, robust, and transparent opportunities across<strong> trading, asset management, and ventures. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm combines the rigor, best practices, and capabilities of global investment banking with the experience of a crypto-native team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/abu-dhabi-global-market-proposes-legal-framework-for-dlt-foundations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)<\/a> is an international financial center and free zone located in the capital of the UAE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body offers a progressive and transparent regulatory framework for various financial activities, including digital assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADGM\u2019s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) authorizes and supervises digital asset firms operating within the ADGM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-principal-approval-a-step-closer-to-full-financial-services-permission\">In-Principal Approval: A Step Closer to Full Financial Services Permission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adgm.com\/media\/announcements\/laser-digital-receives-in-principal-approval-from-adgm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">in-principal approval<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; 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width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is proud to announce that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaserDigital_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@LaserDigital_<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for its virtual asset management services, further establishing it as a leading global hub for digital assets.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CmvkP4wumO\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/CmvkP4wumO<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>&mdash; ADGM (@ADGlobalMarket) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ADGlobalMarket\/status\/1706644794804478150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 26, 2023<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Laser Digital obtains the full FSP, it will be able to provide broker-dealer services and asset\/fund management services in relation to virtual assets and traditional assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will enable Laser Digital to offer its clients a range of innovative and compliant solutions for their digital asset needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser Digital\u2019s Expansion and Achievements in the UAE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser Digital\u2019s in-principal approval from the ADGM is not an isolated event. In fact, it follows a series of approvals and permissions granted to various digital asset firms over the past year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, Binance and Kraken, two of the world\u2019s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, received FSPs from the FSRA in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser Digital also secured an operating license from Dubai\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/maskex-gets-vara-approval-for-uae-launch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)<\/a> in August 2021. VARA is a new regulatory body that oversees digital asset activities in Dubai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm has joined other crypto firms that have obtained VARA licenses, such as Komainu, a digital asset custody platform backed by CoinShares and Ledger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser Digital\u2019s rapid expansion and achievements in such a short span are truly commendable. The firm has demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality and compliant services for its clients and partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By choosing Abu Dhabi as its destination of choice, Laser Digital has also shown its appreciation for ADGM\u2019s progressive and transparent approach to regulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japan\u2019s Nomura Bank, has received in-principal approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to offer broker-dealer and asset management services for both digital and traditional assets. This development reflects the growing recognition and integration of digital asset firms in the UAE. 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