Brevan Howard Digital Invests $20 Million in Kinto for DeFi Participation

Brevan Howard Digital, based in Abu Dhabi, has invested $20 million into Kinto, a blockchain platform aimed at institutional participation in decentralized finance (DeFi). This makes Brevan Howard one of the first traditional financial firms to engage with Kinto’s on-chain mining program.

• Kinto operates as an Ethereum layer-2 network with built-in compliance mechanisms such as KYC and AML.
• The platform offers a smart contract wallet with insurance and security enhancements.
• Kinto's mining program will run for ten years, rewarding participants for depositing assets on-chain.
• Brevan Howard’s investment reflects increasing interest from legacy financial firms in blockchain finance.

Kinto co-founder Ramon Recuero noted that institutions seek regulatory clarity and compliance features, which Kinto now provides, allowing them to participate without further delays.