Laser Digital Launches First Natively Tokenized Bitcoin Yield Fund with Komainu Custody

Laser Digital, the crypto trading arm backed by financial services giant Nomura, has unveiled an innovative tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund designed to unlock passive income opportunities for long-term BTC holders. The groundbreaking product will be custodied by Komainu, a trusted institutional-grade custody provider backed by Blockstream and Laser Digital itself, marking a significant step in bringing professional-grade asset management solutions to the crypto space.

The fund represents an evolution in how cryptocurrency holders can generate returns on their assets. Rather than passively holding bitcoin, investors can now access returns through carefully structured market-neutral arbitrages, lending strategies, and options positions—all while maintaining long-term bitcoin exposure.

Tokenization Innovation Meets Institutional Rigor

Developed in partnership with KAIO (formerly Libre Capital), a specialized tokenization platform, this fund stands out as the first natively tokenized bitcoin yield product in the market. This represents an upgrade to Laser Digital’s Bitcoin Adoption Fund, which launched in 2023. The tokenization layer enables seamless management and transfer of fund shares on blockchain rails, combining the efficiency of digital assets with institutional-grade fund operations.

The fund structure reflects a thoughtful approach to risk management. Komainu’s enterprise custody infrastructure ensures that underlying bitcoin holdings remain secure while allowing the fund managers at Laser Digital to execute their yield-generation strategies across multiple market regimes and conditions.

Targeting Experienced Bitcoin Investors with Clear Return Objectives

The fund is available exclusively to accredited investors in eligible non-U.S. jurisdictions, with a minimum investment of $250,000 or the bitcoin equivalent. According to the announcement, the fund targets an excess net return exceeding 5% above BTC’s performance on a rolling 12-month basis—a meaningful objective for sophisticated market participants seeking yield enhancement.

By utilizing calculated decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies combined with traditional market-neutral approaches, Laser Digital aims to generate consistent returns regardless of bitcoin’s price direction, offering a compelling proposition in a volatile market environment.

“Recent market volatility has shown that yield-bearing, market neutral funds built on calculated DeFi strategies are the natural evolution of crypto asset management,” said Jez Mohideen, co-founder and CEO of Laser Digital, highlighting how the industry is maturing toward more sophisticated financial products.

Komainu’s Role in Enterprise Adoption

The integration of Komainu as the custodian underscores the importance of institutional-grade infrastructure in professional crypto asset management. With backing from both Blockstream and Laser Digital, Komainu bridges the gap between decentralized innovation and institutional requirements, providing the security guarantees that large capital allocators demand when entering crypto markets.