Qaimmaqami joins Komainu as General Counsel
06 August 2025 UK
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Komainu, a regulated digital asset services provider and custodian, backed by Laser Digital and Blockstream, has appointed Jamal Qaimmaqami as general counsel for the MENA and APAC regions.
In his new role, Qaimmaqami will oversee all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters across the MENA and APAC regions.
Qaimmaqami brings over 25 years of legal experience across private practice, investment banking, asset management, and fintech.
He has previously worked as general counsel at several firms including FM Capital Partners, Jia Finance and Marco Polo Network and most recently at Kanexa.
Paul Frost Smith, co-CEO at Komainu, says: “Jamal’s appointment marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy. His deep legal expertise across traditional finance and emerging fintech, combined with his international experience, makes him uniquely positioned to support our expansion in the MENA and APAC regions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team”
Commenting on his appointment, Qaimmaqami adds: “Digital assets, and bitcoin in particular, are entering a new era of institutional adoption, and Komainu is at the forefront of that transformation.
“I’m thrilled to contribute to a company that’s not only shaping the future of bitcoin-related custodial services but doing so with integrity, innovation, and global ambition.”
In his new role, Qaimmaqami will oversee all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters across the MENA and APAC regions.
Qaimmaqami brings over 25 years of legal experience across private practice, investment banking, asset management, and fintech.
He has previously worked as general counsel at several firms including FM Capital Partners, Jia Finance and Marco Polo Network and most recently at Kanexa.
Paul Frost Smith, co-CEO at Komainu, says: “Jamal’s appointment marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy. His deep legal expertise across traditional finance and emerging fintech, combined with his international experience, makes him uniquely positioned to support our expansion in the MENA and APAC regions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team”
Commenting on his appointment, Qaimmaqami adds: “Digital assets, and bitcoin in particular, are entering a new era of institutional adoption, and Komainu is at the forefront of that transformation.
“I’m thrilled to contribute to a company that’s not only shaping the future of bitcoin-related custodial services but doing so with integrity, innovation, and global ambition.”
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