Comparison · 2026 edition
Gemini Custody vs Komainu: crypto custody compared 2026.
Gemini Custody and Komainu side by side in the Crypto Custody Index 2026: scores, evidence, published facts and awards.
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Gemini Custody and Komainu side by side in the Crypto Custody Index 2026: scores, evidence, published facts and awards.
In the Crypto Custody Index, Gemini Custody scores higher overall: 3.6 out of 5 (73 out of 100) against 3.5 (70), ranking 4 and 5 of 12. Gemini Custody scores higher for corporate treasuries; Komainu scores higher for funds and asset managers and crypto, payment and stablecoin firms.
Overall and segment scores out of 100, and the score out of 5.
| Score | Gemini Custody | Komainu |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 5 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Score out of 100 | 73 | 70 |
| Overall rank | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| For funds and asset managers (out of 100) | 74, rank 6 | 75, rank 5 |
| For crypto, payment and stablecoin firms (out of 100) | 65, rank 7 | 75, rank 4 |
| For corporate treasuries (out of 100) | 80, rank 1 | 60, rank 9 |
| Type | Qualified custodian (New York trust company) | Regulated institutional custodian |
Each score with the evidence behind it.
| Criterion | Gemini Custody | Komainu |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory standing | 4/5 New York trust licence with NMLS number published; one jurisdiction. | 5/5 Custody regulation in Jersey and Dubai and a UK registration published. |
| Published pricing | 5/5 Full custody fee schedule with rate, monthly minimum and withdrawal terms published. | 0/5 Not published on the pages read. |
| Asset coverage | 0/5 Not published on the custody pages read. | 5/5 6,000+ tokens on 40+ blockchains published. |
| Security assurance | 5/5 ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 with cold storage published. | 5/5 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 published. |
| Insurance | 4/5 $125M cover published; insurer not named. | 0/5 Not published on the pages read. |
| Client asset segregation | 3/5 On-chain segregated addresses stated; no legal insolvency structure stated. | 5/5 Off-balance-sheet, bankruptcy-remote on-chain segregation stated. |
Each criterion is scored 0 to 5 against the best published offer in the Crypto Custody Index. 0 means not offered or not published. How it is scored
What each provider publishes on its own pages, read on 26 October 2026.
| Fact | Gemini Custody | Komainu |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory standing | "Gemini is a fiduciary and qualified custodian under New York Banking Law and is licensed by the State of New York to custody digital assets." Gemini Trust Company, LLC NMLS #1518126. | Komainu (Jersey) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and is a Virtual Asset Service Provider; Komainu MZE is regulated by Dubai VARA "for VA Custody Services (including custodial staking)"; Komainu (UK) Limited is registered with the UK FCA. |
| Pricing | Custody Fee Schedule (7 October 2026): "0.4% or $30 per month per asset, whichever is higher"; minimum balance: none; setup fee: waived; withdrawals: network fee passed through (legacy accounts $125). | Not published on the pages read. |
| Asset coverage | Not published on the custody pages read. | "We support custody for 40+ native blockchains and over 6,000 tokens." |
| Security | "ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified"; "Instant trading from cold storage"; new accounts use Gemini's MPC (multi-party computation) infrastructure. | "holds SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II attestations. Komainu is also ISO27001 certified." |
| Insurance | "Gemini maintains $125M in digital asset insurance for certain types of losses": $25M commercial crime cover for the hot wallet and $100M for cold storage (as of 1 March 2024). Insurer not named. | No cover amount or insurer published; an article on the site discusses insurance in custody. |
| Segregation | "All customer assets are segregated using unique digital addresses that are independently verifiable on their respective blockchains." Bankruptcy remoteness not stated. | "Client assets are held off-balance sheet, in bankruptcy-remote segregated on-chain wallets." |
| Date read | 26 October 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
Not published or not stated by Gemini Custody: asset coverage, insurance and segregation.
Not published or not stated by Komainu: pricing and insurance.
Facts read on 26 October 2026 from: gemini.com/custody, gemini.com/fees/custody-fee-schedule; and komainu.com/services/custody, komainu.com/expertise/regulation, komainu.com/expertise/security.
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From each provider's strongest criteria and published terms.
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