The Evolution of Digital Asset Custody | Julian Sawyer, Zodia Custody

How is custody in crypto evolving from simple storage to the backbone of institutional trust?In this episode, Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer unpacks the global digital asset custody landscape and why banks and institutions are betting big on regulated solutions.Julian Sawyer, former co-founder of Starling Bank and ex-CEO of Bitstamp, now leads Zodia Custody, a Standard Chartered–backed platform redefining institutional crypto custody. In this candid conversation with host Sri Misra, Julian shares the Zodia founding story, its global expansion, and the new products reshaping custody beyond safekeeping - from staking to settlement networks. He breaks down why regulation is not a roadblock but a catalyst, how Interchange is tackling FTX-style counterparty risk, and why Gateway could connect institutions to crypto yield in a bank-friendly way. Timely, insightful, and global in scope, this episode is a must-listen for anyone tracking the future of digital assets, DeFi, and regulated crypto custody.Key Highlights:👉Julian Sawyer’s journey: from Starling Bank to Bitstamp to scaling Zodia Custody👉Why custody is now about yield, staking, and settlement — not just storage👉Zodia’s Interchange and how it could have prevented FTX-style collapses👉How bank DNA and regulation are shaping institutional crypto adoption👉The future of custody bridging CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi👉Zodia’s global growth strategy and recent UAE expansion via Tungsten acquisition#DigitalAssetCustody #InstitutionalCrypto #Blockchain #DeFi #Web3 #CryptoRegulation #TradFi #DigitalAssets #CustodyServices #CryptoInfrastructure #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Stablecoins #CryptoCompliance #FinTech #CryptoSecurity #BlockchainTechnology #CryptoCustody #InstitutionalAdoption #cryptoecosystem Disclaimer: The information presented is for educational purposes only. Views expressed are those of the speakers, not necessarily the channel. You are responsible for your own research and decisions.Copyright: © 2024 Aarna AI Pte Ltd, Singapore. All rights reserved.