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Komainu, a digital asset custody provider established in 2018, has secured multiple regulatory approvals, including FCA registration in the UK, a Virtual Asset Service Provider licence in Dubai, and inclusion in Italy's OAM registry. The firm offers custody and collateral management services through its Komainu Connect platform, enabling institutions to trade and access liquidity while keeping assets in segregated custody, as demonstrated by partnerships with Deribit for derivatives trading and Hidden Road for using the BUIDL fund as collateral. These developments reflect Komainu's strategy to expand its regulated presence across key jurisdictions and to reduce counterparty risk for institutional clients.
Komainu received FCA approval to register as a custodian wallet provider in October 2023.
The firm holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider licence in Dubai and is listed in Italy's OAM registry.
Komainu Connect allows institutions to trade derivatives on Deribit while keeping assets in segregated custody.
Komainu and Hidden Road added the BlackRock-backed BUIDL fund as supported collateral in triparty agreements.
Komainu services include custody for exchanges, financial institutions, asset managers, corporations, and government agencies.
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.
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