Standard Chartered Becomes Digital Asset Custodian for 21Shares Crypto ETPs
Standard Chartered replaces Zodia Custody as 21Shares’ digital asset custodian, marking a strategic pivot toward traditional finance infrastructure for the $8B ETP provider.
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Standard Chartered replaces Zodia Custody as 21Shares’ digital asset custodian, marking a strategic pivot toward traditional finance infrastructure for the $8B ETP provider.
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