#308 - Gerry Afentakis (Zodia) - From Vaults to Blockchains : How institutions secure crypto
MD Europe at Zodia Custody
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:
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What custody means in the crypto world (vs TradFi)
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Who the clients are: banks, funds, family offices, trading houses
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Zodia’s hybrid tech stack: proprietary + partners like DFNS
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Regulation: VASP registration and why it matters
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The difference between service providers like Fireblocks vs regulated custodians
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How custody providers are evolving beyond safekeeping toward utility and scale
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Why “not your keys, not your crypto” doesn’t work for institutions
An essential episode for anyone navigating the complex and often misunderstood infrastructure behind institutional crypto adoption.
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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 – I have zero tolerance for bullshit.
🎯 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!
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 institutions
An 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 – I have zero tolerance for bullshit.
🎯 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!
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