The branch based in Abu Dhabi by Brevan Howard Digital, the cryptographic branch of the World Investment Management Company, has deployed $ 20 million on Kinto, a blockchain platform designed for institutional participation in decentralized finance (DEFI).
The deposit made from Brevan Howard Digital one of the first traditional financial companies to exploit the extraction program on the Kinto chain, said the protocol.
Kinto works as an Ethereum Layer-2 network with integrated compliance mechanisms, including Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-white (AML) protocols, facilitating financial institutions confronted with strict regulatory requirements to participate in decentralized finances . It also offers an intelligent contract portfolio with default insurance and safety improvements.
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The mining program of the platform, planned for a decade, encourages participants by distributing tokens awards for the deposit of assets on Kinto. The mining operating programs were a staple food in the DEFI sector, but have been largely out of reach for traditional financial institutions due to the obstacles of compliance.
The participation of Brevan Howard Digital indicates the growing interest of financial companies inherited in finances based on blockchain, in particular because platforms like Kinto adapt to meet institutional needs, Ramon Recouer, according to the co -founder and CEO of Kinto. “Institutions expect two things: the characteristics of regulatory clarity and compliance. Now, via Kinto, financial institutions no longer need to wait, “he said in a statement.