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According to latest crypto <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/322378/nomura-backed-komainu-acquires-propine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">news</a>, The Singapore digital asset custody firm Propine Holdings Pte Ltd will be acquired by Nomura-Backed Komainu, a financial institution and based in Japan to expand its foothold in the Asia-Pacific region. The transaction, subject to approval of Singapore’s central bank, MAS, will be a major growth of Komainu’s operations in the area. Komainu made the announcement through a statement that was released on Tuesday. 
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“The acquisition of Propine for Komainu will strengthen this area of our offering in Asia, as well as our offerings in terms of secure, compliant and, importantly, bank-grade custody to satisfy growing demand,” said Paul Frost Smith, co-CEO of Komainu. It was founded by the financial behemoth Nomura from Japan and is focused on institutional calibre crypto storage. 
While the financial details of the deal have not been revealed, Frost Smith pointed out that it will be an important achievement in the company’s quest to provide solutions for institutional clients based in Singapore and its neighbouring countries. 
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;" id="strong-strategic-expansion-in-asia-strong">Strategic Expansion in Asia</h2> 
Nomura-Backed Komainu taking over Propine now is opportune timing as Singapore is in the process of establishing itself as one of the premier centres for blockchain and cryptocurrency. Coming out as one of the most favourable regulatory systems in Asia, it establishes the necessary stability for firms interested in the field of digital assets. 
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Komainu, which has established its standing as one of the premier options for managing crypto assets, is making a bid for a piece of a rapidly growing market in Asia for custody solutions. “I have referred to Singapore as the worst missing piece in Asia’s asset management landscape because of its strategic position and favourable regulation,” said Frost Smith. 
The deal is peculiar in the context of Propine owing to its Capital Markets Services License granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that empowers it to perform digital custody services. They assume that with the help of these capabilities, Komainu will be able to offer institutional customers a reliable infrastructure for handling digital assets. 
As claimed by Komainu, they expect the integration with Propine will make the connected platform offer high-quality and compliance-driven services that would secure the clients’ assets as well as offer a connection to digital currencies. This is likely to bring in new institutional customers from Asia particularly HK, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. 
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;" id="strong-important-aspects-of-the-acquisition-include-strong">Important aspects of the acquisition include</h2> 
Security and regulation compliance continue to be the major top priorities in Komainu’s acquisition strategy. The acquisition of Propine will contribute to expanding Komainu’s operations throughout Asia, providing institutional clients with better security services and ensuring that the firm stays in line with the new rules in the digital asset industry. 
Komainu said in its statement, “The combined platform will adhere to best practices in security, governance, and compliance with relevant regulations.” The company also aims to apply for **Major Payment Institution license** in Singapore to expand the corporate offering and include the full payments options for Komainu. 
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Currently, Propine’s custody services already enjoy a good position in the market among institutional clients and in the field of digital currency connectivity. Komainu is set to improve its capacity of meeting the expanding client base in the region with the support from Nomura and the integration of Propine’s infrastructure. 
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;" id="strong-the-path-ahead-for-nomura-backed-komainu-strong">The Path Ahead for Nomura-Backed Komainu</h2> 
Propine’s acquisition is well-timed for Komainu as the digital asset industry seeks to address security and compliance issues. The acquisition is another key in Komainu’s plan to expand it as one of the leading digital asset custodians not only in Asia but internationally. 
The acquisition also opens up possibilities for Nomura-Backed Komainu to expand as a company in the Singaporean market which has rapidly emerged as one of the production hotbeds of blockchain and crypto-related businesses. Strengthening the partnership with Propine, Komainu will be equipped to address the enhance demand for safe custody solutions in Asia. 
The merger and acquisition is still to be completed after receiving approval from the MAS. The discussed acquisition in turn reflects in Komainu’s mission to provide institutional clients with secure and scalable custody services at the right time in anticipation of the increased adoption of blockchain in Singapore. 
As per Frost Smith, “This is a significant step for Nomura-Backed Komainu as we move further in the Asia-Pacific region. Propine has a very positive reputation, and they are very advanced in the technological field, which will greatly add to our capacity to provide our clients with the best services possible. 
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;" id="strong-conclusion-on-nomura-backed-komainu-growth-strong">Conclusion on Nomura-Backed Komainu Growth</h2> 
Altogether, the acquisition of Propine will bring benefits for Nomura-Backed &nbsp;Komainu as it strengthens its position on the Asian market in the sphere of digital asset services. As local specialists in Singapore, Propine and its compliance team will contribute to Komainu ’s expansion of its sphere of influence since there is a rising interest in robust and efficient solutions for crypto asset management. Keep following <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/">TheBITJournal</a> and keep an eye on Nomura-Backed Komainu. 
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