Zodia Custody is an institutional-grade digital-asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered (with other strategic investors), built to bank-grade compliance and security standards for institutions entering crypto. It is a custodian, not a retail exchange.
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Institutional custody |
| Backing | Standard Chartered + partners |
| Standards | Bank-grade compliance |
| Clients | Institutions |
| Trading | Not a retail exchange |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Backed by Standard Chartered
- Bank-grade compliance & security
- Institutional custody focus
- Strong regulatory posture
Cons
- Institutions only
- Not a retail exchange
- Onboarding required
- No public market-data API for aggregation
Summary
Zodia Custody brings Standard Chartered\'s banking pedigree to institutional crypto custody. A bank-grade custodian, not a retail exchange.