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Transaction · Crypto / Stablecoin · 2026

Standard Chartered acquires Zodia Custody

Standard Chartered acquired Zodia Custody on October 21, 2026.

Target
Zodia Custody
Acquirer
Standard Chartered
Announced
October 21, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

Transaction overview

  • Standard Chartered announced the acquisition of Zodia Custody on October 21, 2026.

Strategic rationale

Standard Chartered acquires Zodia Custody, signaling incumbent bank push into digital assets custody.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Not disclosed
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
October 21, 2026
Acquirer
Standard Chartered (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

Sources

  • finextra.com /newsarticle/48627/standard-chartered-to-acquire-zodia-custody?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

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