We're excited to announce the expansion of our partnership with Komainu, a regulated digital asset custodian, to deliver an institutional-grade off-exchange custody solution. This collaboration strengthens asset security while enabling seamless trading on our platform.
Key Benefits of the Enhanced Custody Solution
Our upgraded offering provides institutional clients with:
- Multi-product support: Unified custody for spot and derivatives trading
- Automated settlements: Real-time P&L adjustments between trading accounts and Komainu collateral wallets
- Dynamic collateral management: 24/7 collateral adjustments via Komainu's portal
- Comprehensive reporting: Integrated transaction history and audit trails
- Risk mitigation: Reduced counterparty exposure through segregated asset custody
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Institutional-Grade Trading Infrastructure
The solution addresses critical needs for professional market participants:
- Capital efficiency: Real-time collateral mirroring optimizes liquidity usage
- Operational resilience: Non-stop trading availability with institutional custodial safeguards
- Regulatory compliance: Assets held with a FINMA-regulated custodian
- Transparency: Consolidated view of custody positions and trading activity
Partnership Evolution
Building on our June 2022 integration with Komainu Connect, the enhanced solution now serves:
- Hedge funds
- Asset managers
- Proprietary trading firms
- Other institutional digital asset investors
Notable milestones include:
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| June 2022 | Initial Komainu Connect integration |
| November 2023 | CoinShares onboarded as first client |
| Present | Expanded product coverage and automation |
Institutional Adoption Drivers
The crypto market's professionalization has increased demand for:
- Secure custody without compromising trading access
- Capital-efficient settlement mechanisms
- Regulatory-compliant operational frameworks
- Enterprise-grade risk management tools
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FAQ: Institutional Custody Solutions
Q: How does off-exchange custody reduce counterparty risk?
A: Assets remain with the regulated custodian while trading occurs, eliminating traditional exchange custody exposure.
Q: What assets are supported in the collateral wallet?
A: The solution supports major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with details available through Komainu.
Q: How quickly can collateral adjustments take effect?
A: Changes reflect in real-time, available 24/7 for global market participation.
Q: Is there minimum account sizing for institutional access?
A: Yes, the solution is designed for qualified institutional participants with minimum balance requirements.
Q: How does automated settlement improve operational workflows?
A: It eliminates manual reconciliation needs and reduces settlement latency.
Q: What reporting capabilities are included?
A: Clients receive comprehensive transaction histories and consolidated wallet reporting.
Future Developments
We continue to enhance our institutional offerings with:
- Additional asset support
- Advanced risk management features
- Integration with more regulated custodians
- Expanded product coverage
This solution represents our commitment to building infrastructure that meets institutional standards for security, compliance, and operational excellence in digital asset markets.