ST HELIER, JERSEY — OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, has partnered with regulated digital asset custody provider Komainu and European digital asset manager CoinShares to enable 24/7 trading on OKX's platform while assets remain securely held in segregated custody with Komainu.
Key Collaboration Highlights
- Risk Mitigation: Collateral assets are held in third-party custody by Komainu, reducing counterparty risks.
- Institutional-Grade Frameworks: Clear operational guidelines ensure asset security, efficient settlement, and liquidity.
- Trust and Transparency: Combines OKX's liquidity, Komainu's custody expertise, and CoinShares' institutional asset management.
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Statements from Leadership
Lennix Lai, Global Chief Commercial Officer at OKX:
"This solution bridges institutional demand with secure trading, ensuring assets are protected while accessing OKX’s deep liquidity. It’s a milestone for institutional crypto adoption."
Lewis Fellas, Head of Hedge Fund Solutions at CoinShares:
"Counterparty risk remains a critical concern for institutional investors. Our collaboration with OKX and Komainu addresses this through robust legal and operational structures."
Nicolas Bertrand, CEO of Komainu:
"We’re advancing trusted crypto markets by integrating institutional custody standards with OKX’s trading ecosystem and CoinShares’ expertise."
Institutional Trading Framework
- Custody: Assets segregated under Komainu’s regulated custody.
- Trading: Seamless 24/7 access to OKX’s liquidity pools.
- Settlement: Automated processes to ensure transaction efficiency.
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FAQs
Q: How does this collaboration reduce counterparty risk?
A: By holding assets with Komainu (a regulated custodian) while trading occurs on OKX, institutions avoid direct exposure to exchange-related risks.
Q: What assets are supported?
A: The partnership covers major cryptocurrencies and institutional-grade digital assets under Komainu’s custody.
Q: Is this available to non-institutional clients?
A: Currently tailored for institutional investors; retail solutions may follow based on demand.
Q: How does settlement work?
A: Transactions are settled automatically with real-time reconciliation between OKX and Komainu.
About the Partners
OKX
A global crypto exchange and Web3 innovator serving 50M+ users, OKX emphasizes transparency with monthly Proof of Reserves audits. Partnered with Manchester City FC, McLaren F1, and the Tribeca Festival.
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CoinShares
Europe’s leading digital asset manager, regulated in Jersey, France, and the US. Publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm (CS) and OTCQX (CNSRF).
Komainu
A Nomura, CoinShares, and Ledger joint venture providing regulated custody across global markets, including Dubai (VARA) and the UK (FCA).
Disclaimer: This content is informational only and not financial advice. Digital assets are volatile; assess risks with a professional. © 2025 OKX. Licensed for non-commercial use with attribution.
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