# Standard Chartered Acquires Zodia Custody, Spins Off Tech Platform

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Podcast: [Bitcoin & Crypto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-crypto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7492376)
Published: 2026-05-18T14:49:25+00:00
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Standard Chartered to fully acquire Zodia Custody, integrating its custody operations into its existing digital asset custody business. Zodias institutional crypto platform will be spun off into a new entity, Zodia Solutions, under Standard Chartereds venture arm, SC Ventures. This move consolidates the banks digital asset services and marks a significant step in their approach to the digital asset space. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b532da665e206c51

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