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Standard Chartered (STAN) to Acquire Zodia Custody Pending Regulatory Approval
Published on 5/19/2026

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Standard Chartered (STAN) has signed a non-binding proposal to acquire Zodia Custody, a company providing digital asset custody solutions. Zodia Custody’s shareholders and noteholders have accepted the proposal, but the deal is subject to regulatory clearance and standard closing requirements. If approved, Zodia Custody’s operations will integrate into Standard Chartered’s digital asset custody business. Standard Chartered anticipates that this acquisition will enhance their global digital asset custody portfolio, aligning with their focus on improving institutional financial services.



