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Nomura's Laser Digital invests in ZIGChain for private credit onchain
Leans positive
Major bank-backed investment signals growing institutional trust in crypto infrastructure.
What happened
Laser Digital, a crypto arm of the big Japanese bank Nomura, is backing a project called ZIGChain. The idea is to move 'private credit' (loans made directly to companies, outside of banks) onto a blockchain, starting with a push in the UAE.
Why it matters
This is another sign that big traditional finance players are experimenting with putting real-world lending onto crypto rails, which some see as a sign of growing legitimacy for the industry.
Should I do anything?
Nothing to do here — this is a business/investment story, not something that affects your existing holdings or requires any action.
Terms used
- onchain
- Recorded directly on a blockchain, instead of in a traditional company database
- private credit
- Loans made directly to businesses by non-bank lenders, instead of through a traditional bank