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Zodia Custody

Institutional digital asset custody backed by major global banks.

Web-based
01 — Overview

What Zodia Custody does

Most institutions entering digital assets face a version of the same problem: finding a custodian that meets their compliance and governance bar without requiring them to build infrastructure from scratch. Zodia Custody was built specifically for that gap, backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD. That ownership structure is not incidental. It shapes the governance model, the regulatory posture, and the operational standards Zodia applies across all seven of its offices.

For family offices in Singapore and Hong Kong specifically, Zodia has published a dedicated playbook on digital asset custody selection and published case studies of institutional implementations in those markets. The firm holds a TCSP license in Hong Kong and is registered with the FCA in the UK, the CSSF in Luxembourg, and regulated by the ADGM FSRA in the UAE. Coverage across more than 15 jurisdictions makes it a viable choice for family offices with multi-jurisdictional footprints. Key operational features include:

  • 24/7 cold storage custody with zero central points of compromise and SOC 1 and ISO 27001 certification
  • Custody of 75+ crypto assets covering over 80% of the crypto asset market cap
  • Interchange product enabling off-venue trading and settlement without moving assets off custody
  • Zodia Switch for custody-native asset swaps executed via LMAX Group liquidity
  • Staking directly from custody wallets, currently available for BNB and other assets
  • White-label custody infrastructure available to institutions wanting to offer services to their own clients

Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated via a fee letter that accounts for asset volume, transaction frequency, and ancillary services. Family offices seeking a single consolidated custodian for traditional and digital assets will find Zodia covers only the digital side, meaning a separate arrangement remains necessary for conventional holdings.

We provide tailored digital asset custody solutions for institutional clients, empowering them to navigate the complexities of the digital asset future with confidence.

On Zodia Custody, from a family-office user
02 — Product & capabilities

What it covers

Core tasks
  • Safekeeping and settlement of digital assets in cold storage
  • Off-venue trading and settlement via Interchange product
  • Custody-native asset swapping via Zodia Switch
  • Staking of digital assets directly from custody wallets
  • Providing white-label custody infrastructure to institutions
  • Supporting regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Notable features
  • Cold storage with 24/7 availability and zero central points of compromise
  • Support for 75+ crypto assets covering 80%+ of crypto market cap
  • Interchange: off-venue trading and T+1 settlement without moving assets from custody
  • Zodia Switch: custody-native asset swaps powered by LMAX Group liquidity
  • Staking from custody wallets (BNB and other assets)
  • SOC 1 and ISO 27001 certification
  • Zodia Gateway for access to additional features and ecosystem connectivity
  • Solutions by Zodia white-label custody infrastructure for banks and institutions
  • 24/7 instant settlement capability
  • Travel Rule compliance and AML/CFT frameworks
Assets supported
CryptocurrencyDigital AssetsTokenised Assets
Platform & technology
White-labelingData Ingestion
03 — Company

The firm behind it

Ownership
Venture-backed / strategic investors (Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, Emirates NBD)
Software type
Web-based
Headquarters / markets
United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong
Offices
London, Dublin, Luxembourg, Dubai, Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong
Languages
English, German, French, Chinese, Japanese
Key people
JJulian SawyerChief Executive Officer
AAnoosh ArevshatianChief Product Officer
AAzmina KeshaniChief Legal Officer
SSophie BowlerChief Risk and Compliance Officer
RRichard ClarkChief Revenue Officer
LLaura DrakeChief People Officer
04 — Clients & fit

Who it’s for

Built for Single Family Office (SFO), Multi Family Office (MFO), Investment Teams, Fund Managers.

05 — Support & onboarding

Getting it running

Dedicated contact form, general enquiries email, regional offices across UK, EU, Middle East, APAC, US, South America