Usman Ahmad is the CEO of Zodia Markets, a crypto trading firm that partners with institutions and corporations. Zodia Markets is already registered by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and is in late stage conversations with the central bank of Ireland, which with new EU regulation means a passport to Europe. But given demand from…
Usman Ahmad is the CEO of Zodia Markets, a crypto trading firm that partners with institutions and corporations. Zodia Markets is already registered by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and is in late stage conversations with the central bank of Ireland, which with new EU regulation means a passport to Europe. But given demand from the U.S., the firm has accelerated its strategy.
In this episode, Ahmad talks about Zodia, its evolution and the division of custody.
Key metrics, client milestones and market shifts that are reshaping the future of finance.
Zodia Markets, the institutional-grade digital asset marketplace backed by Standard Chartered and OSL Group, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with global digital finance provider, Currency.com. Under this collaboration, Zodia Markets will provide Currency.com with deep liquidity and robust execution services, enabling the platform to scale its support for large volume, high notional transactions.…
Saira Hassan is the Chief Security Officer, leading our organisation’s efforts to protect critical assets and data in an ever-evolving threat landscape. She is responsible for defining and implementing our comprehensive cyber security strategy, overseeing threat detection and response, and ensuring compliance with global security standards. Her focus is on fostering a security-conscious culture and…
From building global operating models to relocating across continents to help shape a fast-emerging financial hub, Fei Pullinger-Yang has spent her career turning strategy into reality. As Head of Operations at Zodia Markets, she sits at the centre of the company’s international expansion, ensuring the business scales safely, efficiently and with institutional-grade precision. In this…
Brian McGleenon 14 June 2024·4-min read BlackRock (BLK) is leading the charge in the mass tokenisation of real-world assets on blockchains, according to Zodia Markets Ireland chair Michael Walsh.
The deal will strengthen Zodia Markets’ over-the-counter business while allowing Elwood to conentrate on its software-as-a-service activities.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to follow the strategy employed in approving spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds for spot Ethereum ETFs, starting with rejections and ultimately granting approval on the initial final deadline on May 23, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
