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Zodia Custody
Zodia Custody is a asset manager based in London; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
Zodia Custody
Crypto Custody, Without Compromise. Empowering global institutions to navigate the digital asset landscape simply, safely, and without compromise.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Dublin, Ireland · Luxembourg · Abu Dhabi, UAE · Sydney, Australia · Singapore · Hong Kong
Principals
Julian Sawyer
Chief Executive Officer
Anoosh Arevshatian
Chief Product Officer
Azmina Keshani
Chief Legal Officer
Sophie Bowler
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Richard Clark
Chief Revenue Officer
Laura Drake
Chief People Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who backs Zodia Custody?
Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Group, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD are disclosed as backers. The consortium structure gives Zodia a governance and distribution channel that most crypto-native custodians lack; the banks are not just clients but shareholders, which shapes the firm's compliance posture and strategic priorities.
How does Zodia Custody source institutional clients?
Client acquisition flows through multiple channels: direct relationships from the five bank shareholders, partnerships with service providers such as Deloitte, and the Interchange network, which creates natural inbound demand from trading counterparties. Zodia also acts as custodian for regulated ETP issuers like 21Shares, Bitwise, and Invesco, which brings fund-level assets onto the platform.
Is Zodia Custody just a storage provider, or does it offer trading?
Zodia provides custody and an off-venue settlement network called Interchange. Through Interchange, clients can trade with venues like LMAX Digital and BitMEX directly from cold storage. The firm does not run an exchange itself; it functions as the secure bridge between custody and execution, settling trades off-venue.
Which jurisdictions is Zodia Custody regulated in?
Zodia Custody Limited is registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority under the Money Laundering Regulations. Zodia Custody (Europe) S.A. is authorised as a crypto-asset service provider by the Luxembourg CSSF. Its Hong Kong entity holds a TCSP licence from the Companies Registry, and the Abu Dhabi vehicle, Tungsten Custody Solutions, is regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
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