Global Regulatory Oversight

Komainu is a bank-grade custodian, purpose-built to safeguard digital assets for financial institutions across the globe.

Today, we serve our global client base, operating through multiple regulated and licensed entities.

Our approach prioritises security, compliance, regulatory oversight and governance.

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to building a robust, forward-looking regulatory framework, expanding our coverage and adapting to new standards to ensure our clients remain protected.

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Regulatory Licenses and Authorisations

The registrations and licenses held by Komainu and its subsidiaries include the following:

Jersey

Komainu (Jersey) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission in the conduct of fund services business and is a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)

UAE

Komainu MZE is regulated by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) for VA Custody Services (including custodial staking)

United Kingdom

Komainu (UK) Limited is registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

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Travel Rule

We are fully compliant with the Travel Rule, ensuring secure, transparent, and legally aligned digital asset transfers. Our robust framework meets global regulatory standards, safeguarding client assets and supporting trusted institutional-grade custody operations.

Transaction monitoring

Our compliance framework uses partners for advanced monitoring and investigative tools for real-time risk detection and due diligence, strengthening transparency and regulatory alignment while enhancing our ability to identify suspicious activity and ensure trust in digital asset transactions.

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