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Deribit and Komainu Collaborate for Institutional In-Custody Crypto Trading

Deribit, a crypto derivatives exchange, has partnered with digital asset custodian Komainu to provide institutions with the ability to trade derivatives while securely holding assets in custody. This collaboration enables institutions to access 24/7 trading without transferring assets out of custody, mitigating counterparty and settlement risks. Komainu, which is backed by Laser Digital and associated with Japanese bank Nomura, offers regulated custody solutions and supports various collateral types, including tokenized Treasury funds and staked ether. Both companies aim to address the rising demand for secure and compliant digital asset trading in the institutional market.

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