Nomura's crypto division has recruited three derivatives traders from Galaxy Digital

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, as the cryptocurrency options market heats up, Nomura Holdings Inc.'s digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital has poached three derivatives traders from Galaxy Digital.

According to sources familiar with the matter (who are not authorized to discuss it publicly), Laser Digital has recently hired John Kim, who was in charge of Galaxy's derivatives division in Hong Kong, as well as Celine Choi and Luca Invernizzi, who are vice president and trader of the same team.