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Next week, the Komainu team will be in Miami for @consensus2026. Paul Frost-Smith, Tony Larkin, Darren Jordan and Sebastian Widmann will be attending the event, meeting with clients and engaging in conversations around institutional adoption, market infrastructure and custody in digital asset markets. Komainu is sponsoring the Institutional Summit at Consensus on 05 May. As part of the programme, Darren Jordan will host the roundtable 'Making Custody Work Harder', where he'll explore how institutions can unlock greater value from their digital asset holdings through more efficient custody and operating models. If you’re in Miami during the week and would like to connect with the team or learn more about Komainu’s institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Digital assets have moved beyond the question of institutional participation to the practical challenge of making them work within existing financial infrastructure. In his latest piece for The Digital Assets Edge, Matteo Carminati argues that the next phase of institutional adoption won’t be driven by strategy or conviction, but by interoperability - the ability to integrate digital assets into legacy banking systems, controls and workflows. As interest continues to outpace implementation, the real challenge is bridging on-chain innovation with the operational reality of modern banking. That gap will determine what truly reaches the mainstream. Read the full article here: digitalassetsedge.com/dae/issue.php?… @DAssetsEdge

Institutional engagement with digital assets is accelerating, but governance remains the critical fault line. As markets move further on‑chain, incidents involving DeFi protocols continue to highlight a simple reality: transactions are irreversible, and weak governance can quickly translate into permanent loss. In our latest insights piece, we explore why governance, not just technology, underpins institutional‑grade digital asset participation, the common governance failures behind many DeFi incidents, and how institutions can build preventative, policy‑driven control frameworks. Read the full insights piece here: komainu.com/insights/komai…

Unlock the power of digital collateral with Komainu CORE. Komainu CORE, our Collateral‑as‑a‑Service (CaaS) offering, is designed to help banks, hedge funds and asset managers securely transform digital assets into compliant collateral. Built on Komainu’s proven custody and governance framework, CORE enables institutions to support trading, borrowing, lending and settlement activities with confidence. Paul Frost-Smith, Co‑CEO at Komainu, commented: “Institutions now have a secure and regulated path to unlock the value of digital assets as collateral, backed by our proven custody and governance expertise.” Read the full release here: komainu.com/insights/komai…

We’re delighted to share that we’ve won the Digital Custodian of the Year Award at the @capital_pioneer Awards. As an institutional‑grade digital asset custodian, we’re focused on delivering secure, compliant and scalable infrastructure for institutions operating in digital assets. This award recognises the strength of our platform, our technology, and the consistently high standards our team brings every day. A huge thank you to our clients, partners and team for the continued trust and support.

How connected is your digital asset infrastructure? Komainu Connect is built on a simple principle - access to liquidity should sit alongside secure custody. With custody‑first, off‑exchange workflows, institutions can trade, borrow or lend while assets remain in regulated, segregated wallets. Make your assets work harder with Komainu Connect. To learn more about Komainu Connect or discuss how we support institutional clients, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Introducing Komainu CORE Today, Komainu is proud to launch Komainu CORE, our new Collateral‑as‑a‑Service (CaaS) offering - built for banks, hedge funds, asset managers and trading firms ready to unlock the value of digital assets. The service enables clients to accept digital assets as collateral within a robust governance framework, unlocking new opportunities for collateralised lending, trade finance, and other asset-backed workflows. By leveraging Komainu’s full suite of collateral management capabilities, including advanced technology and legal infrastructure, clients gain access to a turnkey solution that simplifies product deployment while ensuring compliance and transparency. Key benefits of Komainu CORE include: • Collateral control via lock mechanisms • Transparency through API integration and verifiable on-chain data • Enforceable Notices of Exclusive Control • Whitelisted counterparty address management • Real-time visibility of collateral coverage ratios (LTV) and margin thresholds • Full traceability for compliance and audit purposes Komainu will act as the independent custodian, safeguarding assets and facilitating liquidation in the markets in default scenarios. Read the full announcement here: komainu.com/insights/komai…

Meet us in Miami! We’re excited to be sponsoring @consensus2026 Miami, taking place from 05–07 May. As part of the programme, we are sponsoring the Institutional Summit on 05 May, a dedicated forum for asset managers, allocators and institutional investors actively engaged in digital assets. The Institutional Summit brings together senior decision‑makers to examine the practical realities of institutional participation. Discussions focus on custody, market infrastructure, governance and risk management, all critical considerations as institutional adoption continues to evolve. Paul Frost-Smith, Tony Larkin, Darren Jordan and Sebastian Widmann from the Komainu team will be attending and look forward to connecting during the event. To connect with our team or learn more about Komainu’s institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

@ParisBlockWeek brought together leaders from traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem to examine how the market is evolving, from regulation and institutional custody to tokenisation and market infrastructure. Our team was on the ground throughout the week, with Sebastian Widmann, Head of Dubai Office, Matteo Carminati, Head of Product, and Michael Cole, Institutional Solutions Lead EMEA, engaging with peers and partners across the industry. We were also pleased to see @Blockstream CEO and Komainu Board Member Adam Back share his perspective on Bitcoin’s role in capital markets, enterprise infrastructure and the direction of the industry. Discussions highlighted growing momentum around European innovation following MiCA, alongside a clear focus on building a stronger and more resilient EU digital asset ecosystem. Komainu remains committed to delivering secure, compliant digital asset services that enable institutions to participate with confidence. Get in touch to find out more: komainu.com/contact/

Yesterday, Paolo Mara, Chief Legal Officer at Komainu, took part in PLI’s 25th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation in Europe, where he joined the panel on ethical issues for the transactional lawyer in global practice. The panel examined real-world ethical challenges facing lawyers today, including conflicts, confidentiality, AI in legal work, and internal reporting obligations. The conversation reinforced that the hardest decisions are rarely about knowing the rules, but about applying judgment under pressure, across borders, and in environments with growing personal accountability. Thank you to Practising Law Institute (PLI) for hosting such an insightful discussion. To connect with our team or learn more about Komainu’s institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

This week, Susan Patterson, Head of Jersey Office, attended the Women of ISSA and their allies event in London. The discussion centred on women in leadership, with a particular focus on how women in the mid‑stages of their careers can prepare for future leadership roles. Panellists shared candid reflections on their professional journeys, expectations and how the workplace continues to evolve. Thank you to ISSA, Swift and all of the speakers for an enjoyable event and thought‑provoking conversation.

Staking is becoming a core strategy for institutions looking to put digital assets to work. It offers the opportunity to earn rewards while supporting blockchain network security, and custodial models are increasingly the preferred route. In our latest insights piece, we explore what custodial staking is, why institutions favour it, and Komainu’s perspective on its role in a maturing market. Read the full guide here 👉linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Institutions are increasingly finding assets stranded across multiple platforms, creating operational friction that slows trades, constrains intraday liquidity, and increases risk exposure. In his latest article with @CoinDesk, Paul Frost-Smith, Komainu Co‑CEO, highlights why addressing these challenges is essential for a market that operates 24/7. Read more here: coindesk.com/coindesk-indic…

Meet us in Las Vegas! We're excited to be sponsoring @TheBitcoinConf Las Vegas 2026, taking place at The Venetian from 27-29 April. As a leading global Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Las Vegas provides a forum for thoughtful discussion around Bitcoin adoption, infrastructure and the evolving needs of institutional participants. Our team will be on site in the Enterprise Hall to share how Komainu supports institutions engaging with Bitcoin through secure, connected and bank‑grade digital asset services. To connect with our team or learn more about Komainu’s institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Meet us in Paris! Komainu is attending @ParisBlockWeek, taking place 15–16 April. Now in its seventh edition, the event brings together senior decision‑makers from traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem to explore regulation, institutional custody, tokenisation and market infrastructure. Sebastian Widmann (Head of Dubai Office), Michael Cole (Institutional Solutions Lead, EMEA) and Matteo Carminati (Head of Product) will be onsite to meet clients, connect with partners, and share their insights on the future of digital assets. If you’re at Paris Blockchain Week and would like to connect with the Komainu team or learn more about our institutional digital asset solutions, get in touch: komainu.com/contact/

Institutional crypto adoption has matured rapidly. Now the challenge isn’t custody, it’s moving capital across fragmented custodians & counterparties. With $200B+ under custody, siloed infrastructure impacts liquidity. Paul Frost-Smith for @CoinDesk: coindesk.com/coindesk-indic…

Alongside @EthCC, we hosted a competitive padel event with @Ledger and @Mercuryo_io, creating space to connect off‑site with clients, partners and peers. Across the conference, talks on DeFi, stablecoins and RWAs showed the growth of institutional adoption for digital assets.

How is market infrastructure evolving to support more efficient collateral management? In an article for @cfcstmoritz, Paul Frost‑Smith explores how a more frictionless, interoperable approach to collateral is emerging, and what this means for the role of the custodian.

As the market matures and regulatory clarity improves, insurers are becoming more confident, but securing the right protection still involves rigorous due diligence and detailed underwriting. Read our full guide here 👉 linkedin.com/posts/komainu-… 5/5

Much of the confusion comes from how different types of policies work. Custodial protection usually blends physical (Specie) and digital (Crime) coverage, each addressing distinct risk scenarios. 4/5

Insurance is one of the most common topics raised when institutions explore digital asset custody. It’s important, but the market is still evolving, which makes understanding what coverage really means more complex than it appears. 1/5