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Komainu and Hidden Road now support BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) as collateral, letting eligible institutions trade while
Komainu and Hidden Road announced that BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) will be accepted as supported collateral under their triparty collateral‑management agreements, giving whitelisted institutional investors the ability to trade using BUIDL while the fund remains in Komainu’s regulated custody【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Collateral added | BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) |
| Effective date | Announcement 17 Oct 2024 |
| Eligible users | Whitelisted Komainu clients |
| Catalyst | Expansion of token support to boost capital efficiency【1】 |
Under the new triparty agreements, Komainu retains custody of BUIDL tokens, while Hidden Road provides prime‑brokerage services that allow clients to access credit and liquidity in digital‑asset markets. This structure removes the need for institutions to transfer collateral to trading counterparties, thereby reducing counter‑party risk and preserving the security of assets in a segregated, regulated environment【2】.
The move follows Komainu’s broader “Connect” platform, launched in April 2023, which was designed to let institutions keep assets in safe custody while they are being utilized for trading or financing. By adding a yield‑bearing short‑term treasury fund like BUIDL, Komainu aims to meet growing demand for tokenized real‑world assets and improve capital efficiency for its clients【1】. Hidden Road, which joined the Komainu Connect platform in September 2023, gains a new collateral option that aligns with its mission to provide seamless access to both traditional and digital markets【2】.
The partnership illustrates a growing trend of institutional‑grade custodians integrating tokenized real‑world assets into their collateral frameworks, but the ultimate impact will depend on how widely institutions adopt BUIDL and similar funds for liquidity and credit purposes.
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Komainu is registered with the UK FCA as a custodian wallet provider, holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider licence from Dubai's regulatory authority, and its European entity is listed in Italy's OAM registry.
Komainu Connect enables institutions to keep collateral in Komainu’s regulated custody while accessing trading and liquidity services, eliminating the need to transfer assets to counterparties.
Komainu partnered with Hidden Road to add the BlackRock USD Institutional Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) as supported collateral under a triparty agreement.
Komainu collaborates with Deribit for derivatives trading and Hidden Road for prime brokerage services, both leveraging its custody infrastructure.
Komainu provides custody services to exchanges, financial institutions, asset managers, corporations, and government agencies.