# Standard Chartered is planning to integrate Zodia Custody’s business into its corporate and investment bank division as early as this month.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-08 · Crypto News*

## Key points

- Standard Chartered plans to integrate Zodia Custody into its corporate and investment bank division this month.
- Zodia Custody will continue as a white-label SaaS platform for other banks and fintechs after the merger.
- The merger eliminates redundant custody infrastructure by consolidating both functions under a single regulated entity.
- Standard Chartered secured an EU crypto custody license in Luxembourg in January 2025, enabling this integration.
- This move positions Standard Chartered as a direct competitor to specialist crypto custodians amid industry consolidation.

**Companies:** Standard Chartered, Zodia Custody
**Countries:** UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore

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