About Komainu
Komainu was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands. Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) regulated. VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) licensed in Dubai. Joint venture between Nomura's Laser Digital, Ledger, and CoinShares.
Custody model and security
MPC technology with on-chain, bankruptcy-remote segregated wallets. Komainu Connect enables institutional clients to trade on venues like Deribit while keeping assets in segregated custody.
Asset coverage
Major digital assets; focus on institutional-grade settlement and tokenized assets.
Typical client profile
Institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, and tokenized fund operators including BlackRock's BUIDL fund.
Institutional fit
Institutions that need off-exchange trading connectivity alongside regulated custody, or institutional investors in tokenized assets and money market funds requiring a Tier-1-backed custodian.
Key context for buyers
Raised USD 75 million from Blockstream in January 2025 in a novel Bitcoin-funded structure. One of the largest custodians for BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized fund. Disbanded Japanese joint venture with SBI in September 2025.
Frequently asked questions
When was Komainu founded?
Komainu was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands.
How is Komainu regulated?
Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) regulated. VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) licensed in Dubai. Joint venture between Nomura's Laser Digital, Ledger, and CoinShares.
What custody model does Komainu use?
MPC technology with on-chain, bankruptcy-remote segregated wallets. Komainu Connect enables institutional clients to trade on venues like Deribit while keeping assets in segregated custody.
Which institutions typically use Komainu?
Institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, and tokenized fund operators including BlackRock's BUIDL fund.
What assets does Komainu support?
Major digital assets; focus on institutional-grade settlement and tokenized assets.
What should buyers know about Komainu?
Raised USD 75 million from Blockstream in January 2025 in a novel Bitcoin-funded structure. One of the largest custodians for BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized fund. Disbanded Japanese joint venture with SBI in September 2025.
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