❗Security Notice: Fraudulent Impersonation of Komainu Komainu is aware of reports of fraudulent activity in which individuals and websites are impersonating our organisation. We wish to state clearly: 🔺 Our sole official website is komainu.com 🔺 All legitimate Komainu communications originate exclusively from komainu.com email addresses 🔺 We will never solicit sensitive personal or financial information through unofficial channels 🔺 Komainu provides services to institutional and corporate clients only - we do not offer services to private individuals Komainu does on occasion work with third-party recruiters. If you are approached by a recruiter claiming to represent Komainu and have any doubt about the legitimacy of the contact, please reach out to us directly via the contact form at komainu.com before proceeding. Security vigilance is not optional - it is a responsibility we all share. Social engineering remains one of the most prevalent threats facing our industry, and we encourage everyone to remain alert, question anything that does not seem right, and report suspicious activity promptly. Further reading from our Insights series and blog posts: Social Engineering: komainu.com/insights/komainu… AI and Security: komainu.com/insights/the-dou… Security-First Culture: komainu.com/insights/the-tru…

We're delighted to share that Komainu has been named on the inaugural Fortune Crypto Innovators list, being one of 30 organisations selected by @FortuneMagazine for their contribution to advancing the digital asset ecosystem. The Crypto Innovators list sits alongside the @FortuneCrypto 100 and was created to shine a light on the builders, enablers, and pioneers whose work is helping shape the future of digital assets. At Komainu, we're focused on building the infrastructure institutions need to access digital assets with confidence, through regulated custody, seamless connectivity, and bank-grade governance. This recognition reflects that commitment, and the clients and partners who make it possible. You can explore the full Fortune Innovators list here: fortune.com/2026/06/11/crypt…

Meet us in Monaco! Komainu is proud to be sponsoring @FundForumEvent taking place at the Grimaldi Forum from 22-24 June. FundForum brings together senior leaders from across the global asset management industry to examine the forces shaping the future of investment, and digital assets are an increasingly prominent part of that conversation. Paul Frost-Smith, Darren Jordan, Jonathan Patterson and Pippa Wiskin will be representing Komainu on the ground, meeting clients, engaging with partners, and sharing how institutions are accessing digital asset markets with confidence. If you're attending and would like to learn more about Komainu's institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Last night, the Komainu team attended the @Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards, a fantastic evening celebrating the best of the institutional digital asset industry. We are delighted to share that Komainu won two awards at the event: 🏆 Custodian of the Year: EMEA 🏆 Custodian of the Year: Innovation This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our entire team. Thank you to Hedgeweek for hosting such an excellent event, and congratulations to all the winners and those shortlisted.

"We've mitigated counterparty risk. We have not eliminated it." Today at the @Hedgeweek European Summit in London, our CCO Darren Jordan joined a Fireside Chat on Digital Asset Custody & Counterparty Risk alongside Yuval Reisman, Founder & CIO at Atitlan Asset Management, discussing how institutions are building more resilient custody and settlement frameworks. Counterparty risk remains one of the most consequential decisions institutions face in digital asset markets. The infrastructure choices made now - around segregation, custody design, and settlement workflows - will shape how they operate as the market matures. To learn more about Komainu's institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

We are proud to announce @komainu as a Gold Partner of Bitcoin Corporate Day 2026. Komainu is building institutional infrastructure for digital assets through custody, servicing, and financing solutions designed for professional investors. A clear example of how institutional adoption increasingly depends on secure, regulated, and well-governed market infrastructure. We are delighted to have them join us in Prague. bitcoincorporateday.com/

The FATF Travel Rule is reshaping how digital asset firms manage domestic and cross-border virtual asset transfers. As enforcement tightens globally, compliance is no longer simply a legal obligation, it's a strategic imperative. In our latest Insights piece, we explore what the Travel Rule requires, how key jurisdictions are implementing it, and what institutions should be doing to build sustainable, interoperable compliance frameworks. Read the full Insights piece here: komainu.com/insights/komainu…

Over the past year, new products and platforms haven't been the biggest shift, it's been regulatory clarity, and that clarity is moving digital assets firmly into the mainstream of institutional finance. Earlier this year, Paul Frost-Smith, Co-CEO at Komainu, joined Rachel Pether (@3iq_corp), Evy Theunis (@dbsbank), Karl Naim (@xbtogroup), and Fernando Luis Vázquez Cao (@chainlink Labs) at @cfcstmoritz 2026 to explore what full institutional integration actually requires. The panel identified trust and operational readiness as the core blockers, not product gaps. Paul spoke to the cultural change happening inside large institutions, with digital assets shifting from an area of experimentation to a genuine business priority. The discussion also touched on the yield opportunities that tokenisation and DeFi are opening up for portfolios that have historically had limited access to such structures. You can watch the full panel here: youtu.be/l-j8lIJZhfE?si=Hd-4…

Meet us in Prague! We're pleased to be supporting Bitcoin Corporate Day as a Gold Partner. Taking place on 10 June, this invite-only event brings together an intimate group of senior decision-makers, from institutional investors and corporate executives to Bitcoin infrastructure leaders, to explore balance-sheet strategy, custody architecture, and the long-term role of Bitcoin in institutional finance. Komainu Co-CEO, Paul Frost-Smith will join @macrocrunch and @adam3us for the fireside chat: Where Are We Going Next with Bitcoin? From the Past to the Future The Komainu team will be in the room throughout the day. If you'd like to arrange a meeting or find out more about how we support institutions engaging with Bitcoin, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/ @BtcCorpDay

Meet us in London! On 9 June, the Komainu team will be at the @Hedgeweek European Summit, a senior-level gathering for hedge fund managers, allocators, and industry leaders exploring how the best funds generate and communicate alpha in 2026. Don't miss our CCO, Darren Jordan, who will be joining the Fireside Chat: Digital Asset Custody & Counterparty Risk. He'll be sharing his perspective on how institutions are approaching custody infrastructure and the practical steps being taken to reduce counterparty exposure in digital asset markets. If you're attending and would like to connect or learn more about Komainu's institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

It was great to join the conversation at @thecryptovalley Conference in Switzerland last week. Darren Jordan and Jonathan Patterson, were on the ground at the event, with Darren joining the panel 'Beyond Safekeeping: The Expanding Role of Custodians, from Security to Capital Efficiency and More.' Tokenisation dominated much of the conversation, with broad agreement on the long-term benefits for traditional market infrastructure. Regulatory clarity and the legal framework around collateral pledges remain areas to work through, but confidence in the direction of travel was clear. One conclusion that stood out was that custodians will be central to the success of tokenised securities, providing the trust, control, and legal certainty necessary for institutional adoption, a role that goes well beyond passive safekeeping. To learn more about Komainu's institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Last week, Nasha Afshar, Institutional Solutions Lead for MENA, took part in a fireside chat at the DAOS Digital Assets Week in Dubai. He joined Sebastien Guglietta of Laser Digital in a discussion on Institutional-Grade Resilience: Allocation Frameworks, Risk and Long-Term Conviction. Throughout the event a few key insights stood out. Institutional participation is maturing, but trust, governance and risk management remain the foundations. Stablecoins and tokenised assets are moving toward practical use cases, though how quickly will depend on infrastructure and regulatory clarity keeping pace with ambition. Thank you to @Daoshub Dubai for hosting, and to everyone who contributed to the discussions.

As digital assets become increasingly embedded in institutional portfolios, the ability to use them as collateral is no longer a future consideration, it is a present operational need. Komainu CORE is our Collateral-as-a-Service offering, purpose-built for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers looking to unlock the value of digital assets within a secure, governed framework. Real-time visibility of collateral coverage ratios, enforceable control mechanisms, and on-chain transparency, all integrated into familiar institutional workflows. Unlock the power of digital collateral with Komainu CORE. Get in touch to find out more: komainu.com/contact/

For institutions looking to increase the utility of their digital assets, staking has become a core part of the conversation. But as new protocols gain traction, so do the questions around how to access them safely and within a regulated framework. In our latest insights piece, we take a closer look at Hyperliquid staking - what it is, how institutions can access it through segregated, regulated custody, and the governance considerations that matter most. Read the full insights piece here: komainu.com/insights/komainu…

Meet us in Switzerland! Komainu will be at the @thecryptovalley Conference, one of Europe’s leading blockchain and crypto conferences, taking place on the 28th May. The Komainu team will be on the ground throughout the event and are looking forward to connecting with clients and partners across the digital asset ecosystem. Don't miss Darren Jordan, CCO, on the panel 'Beyond Safekeeping: The Expanding Role of Custodians, from Security to Capital Efficiency and More', where he'll explore how institutional custody has evolved from passive asset protection into an active enabler of liquidity, capital efficiency and market participation. If you're attending and would like to connect or learn more about Komainu's institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Last week, our Chief Legal Officer, Paolo Mara, was in New York for Digital Assets Week USA and The Alternative Investment Management Association Digital Assets Conference (AIMA). Across both events, the themes were clear and consistent: • 24/7 markets and perpetual futures are reshaping access • Tokenisation is unlocking cross-border capital flows • Blockchain technology is transforming post-trade and back-office infrastructure Paolo also moderated a panel on Compliance Amid Regulatory Fragmentation, made even more timely by the release of the latest version of the Clarity Act by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee shortly before the session began. He was joined by panellists Johanna Collins-Wood, Matthew Siano, and Katrina Paglia. Regulatory fragmentation remains a key challenge for firms scaling globally, so it was great to contribute to such an important and timely conversation.

DAA UK is Live! Expanding @sgdigitalassets to London, connecting financial institutions with the digital asset ecosystem as UK regulation takes shape. London has the institutions, talent, and infrastructure. We’re here to help build the ecosystem around it. 📹:@lo_tech

Custody is no longer just about keeping assets safe. It is becoming the backbone of capital efficiency. Panel at CVC 2026: "Beyond Safekeeping: The Expanding Role of Custodians from Security to Capital Efficiency" 🎙 Clarisse Hagège, @dfnsHQ 🎙 Antoine Hello, @zama 🎙 Darren Jordan, @komainu 🎙 Craig Perrin, @ZodiaCustody 🎙 Mod: Benedek Orban, CVA | CV Labs 📅 May 28, Zug. Tickets: luma.com/CVC26

At Komainu, security isn't just a policy, it's a habit. One of our favourite ways to reinforce this is the “doughnut rule”: leave your laptop unlocked and unattended, and you might just find a message sent on your behalf promising doughnuts for the entire office. It’s a light-hearted tradition, but it reflects something we take seriously - building a strong security culture through everyday behaviours, not just formal policies. So, to mark National Doughnut Week (and offer a friendly reminder about the importance of staying vigilant), we treated the Komainu team to doughnuts in the office yesterday. 🍩 We recently shared more on why fostering a security-first mindset matters in our blog: komainu.com/insights/the-tru… Happy National Doughnut Week from the Komainu team!