Komainu, a digital asset custodian joint venture between Nomura, CoinShares, and Ledger, has received crypto registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The company has been authorized to register as a custodian wallet provider under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information of the Payer) Regulations 2017.
This approval enables Komainu to offer crypto-custody services in the UK, including collateral management services. The firm is already regulated in Jersey, Singapore, Dubai, and Italy.
Founded in 2018, Komainu manages billions of dollars in assets for asset managers, financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies. Nicolas Bertrand, CEO of Komainu, stated, “We are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the growing digital asset ecosystem in the UK and other key jurisdictions, and remain committed to our growth plans.”