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Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia Custody will retain its independent SaaS model, serving third-party banks in 7 global locations across 75+ assets. No official comment from Standard Chartered has been issued, leaving minority shareholder status with SBI Holdings and NAB unclear. Report Says Standard Chartered Crypto Custody Overhaul Could Come in April 2026SBI Holdings of Japan, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD hold minority stakes in Zodia Custody. It is unclear whether those shareholders have been formally consulted. No official statement from Standard Chartered or Zodia Custody had been issued as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
For corporate and institutional clients of Standard Chartered, the integration could mean a single custody solution combining traditional securities and digital assets under one regulated entity, reducing operational friction on settlement and compliance.
For Zodia Custody, the SaaS model remains intact. Banks and fintechs seeking a custody solution they can deploy under their own brand would still have access to the platform.
