Bybit partners with Komainu to create institutional-grade custody and 24/7 secure trading framework

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced today that it has officially integrated Komainu Connect, a collateral management platform launched by regulated digital asset custodian Komainu (backed by Laser Digital and Blockstream), to provide institutional clients with an integrated solution for asset custody and 24/7 secure trading. Through this partnership, institutional investors can trade instantly on Bybit while their assets remain fully held by a regulated third-party custodian, further reducing counterparty risk. Leveraging automated off-chain settlement mechanisms, customers do not need to pre-fund their accounts before trading, significantly improving capital efficiency. Komainu continues to expand the ecosystem network of Komainu Connect through deep technical integrations with exchanges, lending institutions, and brokerages, enabling institutional clients to access a wide range of market counterparties in a faster and smoother manner. The core advantages of the collaboration include: 100% collateral mirroring: real-time synchronization of assets between custodial wallets and exchange accounts Off-chain automatic settlement: trading can be completed without pre-funding the exchange Transparency and legal clarity: assets stored in independent wallets on-chain with bankruptcy isolation Clear view of assets: providing customers with distinct custody and collateral wallet structures Extensive asset coverage: supporting a continuously expanding list of institutional-grade assets. Komainu Co-CEO Paul Frost Smith stated, 'As institutional demands for security and compliance continue to rise, Komainu Connect seamlessly combines compliant custody with efficient trading. Bybit's participation further strengthens our commitment to building a secure, efficient market environment.' Bybit's Head of Corporate Business, Yoyee Wang, said, 'Trust and security are always at the core of serving institutional clients. Our collaboration with Komainu is an important step in listening to customer needs and continuously enhancing capabilities to provide them with a comprehensive solution that combines regulated custody with flexible and efficient trading.'

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