Komainu, the Jersey‑headquartered institutional digital‑asset custodian backed by Laser Digital and Blockstream, has launched a new collateral‑as‑a‑service platform for banks, hedge funds and other institutional clients.
The new service, Komainu CORE, provides a governed framework for using digital assets as collateral across trading, borrowing, lending and settlement. The firm said the platform enables institutions to accept digital assets as collateral while maintaining transparency, enforceability and operational control across asset‑backed workflows.
Features include collateral lock mechanisms, API‑level transparency, enforceable notices of exclusive control, whitelisted counterparty address management, real‑time visibility of loan‑to‑value ratios and margin thresholds, and full traceability for compliance and audit. Komainu will act as the independent custodian, safeguarding assets and facilitating liquidation in default scenarios.
Paul Frost-Smith, co‑CEO at Komainu, said: “The launch of Komainu CORE is an extension of our unique capabilities in bridging Trad‑Fi organisations into the digital assets ecosystem. Providing an all‑encompassing trusted gateway that banks and asset managers can plug into is, literally, at the core of Komainu’s ethos.”
He added: “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.”
Komainu is also shortlisted at the Capital Pioneer Awards 2026, which celebrate innovation and creativity in institutional finance, across banking, fintech, insurance, investment and payments. The scheme has been built to showcase excellence across the evolving landscape of financial services, recognising individuals, teams and organisations at the forefront of change.
The award winners will be announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the Underglobe – Shakespeare’s Global on Friday 24 April. See the full shortlist here.
