Standard Chartered Set to Absorb Zodia Custody in Major Crypto Reshuffle
As someone invested in crypto, I’m watching the custody space closely, and the news about Standard Chartered potentially acquiring Zodia Custody is a big deal. It seems like they’re not content just offering crypto services *through* a separate company anymore. They want to directly *own* the infrastructure that institutions – their clients, basically – will use to hold digital assets. Bloomberg reported they’re planning to integrate Zodia’s operations right into their main banking division, which has been building out these digital asset services for a while now, since at least 2024. This suggests they’re serious about becoming a major player in how institutions handle crypto.






