PANews reported on December 3 that cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced today that it has officially integrated with Komainu Connect, a collateral management platform launched by regulated digital asset custodian Komainu (backed by Laser Digital and Blockstream), providing institutional clients with an integrated solution for asset custody and 24/7 secure trading.

Through this collaboration, institutional investors can execute trades instantly on Bybit while their assets remain fully held in regulated third-party custody, further reducing counterparty risk. Leveraging an automated off-chain settlement mechanism, clients do not need to pre-deposit funds with the exchange before trading, significantly improving capital efficiency.

Komainu is continuously expanding the Komainu Connect ecosystem through deep technical integration 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 cooperation include:

• 100% Collateral Mirroring: Custodial wallet and exchange account assets are synchronized in real time;
• Off-chain automatic settlement: Transactions can be completed without pre-depositing funds into the exchange;
• Transparency and legal clarity: Assets are stored on-chain in independent, bankruptcy-remote wallets;
• Global asset view: Provides clients with a clearly differentiated custody and collateral wallet structure;
• Extensive asset coverage: Supports an ever-expanding list of institutional-grade assets.

Komainu Co-CEO Paul Frost Smith stated, "As institutions increasingly demand security and compliance, Komainu Connect seamlessly integrates compliant custody with efficient trading. The addition of Bybit further solidifies our commitment to building a secure and efficient marketplace environment."

Yoyee Wang, Head of Corporate Business at Bybit, said, “Trust and security have always been at the core of serving our institutional clients. Our partnership with Komainu is an important step in listening to our clients’ needs and continuously strengthening our capabilities to provide them with a comprehensive solution that combines regulated custody with flexible and efficient trading.”