Zodia Custody
Qualified CustodianZodia Custody is backed by Standard Chartered bank and Northern Trust. FCA registered. Provides institutional-grade digital asset custody with the backing of two of the world's largest financial institutions.
Quick Verdict
With a Custody Score of 7.2/10, Zodia Custody is ranked #6 of 11 among qualified custodian providers. Its strongest category is Security and its weakest is Counterparty Diversification.
Analysis
Score Breakdown
The Custody Score is a weighted average across 8 criteria, each rated 1-10.
| Criterion | Score | Weight | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | 8.5 | 20% | 1.70 |
| Insurance | 7.5 | 15% | 1.13 |
| Regulatory | 8.5 | 15% | 1.27 |
| Fee Transparency | 5 | 10% | 0.50 |
| Track Record | 6.5 | 15% | 0.98 |
| Withdrawal Flexibility | 7 | 10% | 0.70 |
| Reporting & Audit | 8 | 10% | 0.80 |
| Counterparty Diversification | 3 | 5% | 0.15 |
| Total | 100% | 7.2 |
Key Features
- ✓Standard Chartered backed
- ✓Northern Trust partnership
- ✓FCA registered
- ✓Institutional-grade security
- ✓DeFi access
- ✓Staking services
Fee Breakdown
| Setup Fee | Custom |
| Annual Custody Fee | Custom |
| Transaction Fee | Custom |
| Withdrawal Fee | Network fees |
| Notes | Backed by Standard Chartered and Northern Trust. |
Security Details
Key Management
Institutional cold storage
Cold Storage
Majority cold
SOC Compliance
SOC 2 Type 2
Penetration Testing
Yes
Incident History: No incidents
Insurance Coverage
Coverage
Institutional coverage via parent companies
Carrier
Via Standard Chartered/Northern Trust
Details
Backed by two of the world's largest financial institutions.
Regulatory Status
Licenses
- FCA registered (UK)
FCA registered. Backed by Standard Chartered and Northern Trust.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Backed by Standard Chartered — tier-1 bank pedigree
- Northern Trust partnership
- FCA registered
- SOC 2 Type 2 certified
- Growing global institutional presence
Cons
- Newer company (2020)
- Institutional only — high minimums
- Opaque pricing
- Limited public information
- Dependent on parent company strategy
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