#58 - Gerry Afentakis (Zodia) - From Vaults to Blockchains : How institutions secure crypto

What this episode covers

In this episode, Gerry Afentakis, Managing Director Europe at Zodia Custody, walks us through what it really means to offer institutional-grade custody for digital assets. We discuss Zodia’s origins within Standard Chartered’s futurist lab, the operational and regulatory layers needed to gain trust from banks and asset managers, and how custody today goes far beyond storing keys. Key Topics: - What custody means in the crypto world (vs TradFi)- Who the clients are: banks, funds, family offices, trading houses- Zodia’s hybrid tech stack: proprietary + partners like DFNS- Regulation: VASP registration and why it matters- The difference between service providers like Fireblocks vs regulated custodians- How custody providers are evolving beyond safekeeping toward utility and scale- Why “not your keys, not your crypto” doesn’t work for institutionsAn essential episode for anyone navigating the complex and often misunderstood infrastructure behind institutional crypto adoption. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.