Over half
of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in digital assets within the
next three years, according to a new survey by Nomura Holdings and its
digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital.

Japanese Institutional
Investors Warm to Digital Assets, Survey Finds

The study,
which polled more than 500 investment managers from institutions, family
offices, and public-service corporations in Japan, reveals a growing appetite
for crypto assets among traditional financial players.

Of those
surveyed, 54% indicated they intend to invest in crypto assets over the next
three years. Additionally, 25% of respondents reported a "positive"
impression of crypto assets, while 62% view them as a diversification
opportunity.

The survey
found that investors considering crypto allocations prefer a 2-5% range of
assets under management. Respondents cited the development of various
investment products, including ETFs, investment trusts, and staking
opportunities, as key drivers for future investment.

Interestingly,
about half of the respondents expressed interest in investing in Web3 projects,
either directly or through venture capital funds. This interest could be
bolstered by an expected revision to Japan’s Limited Partnerships Act later
this year, which would add crypto assets to the list of permissible investments
for limited partnerships.