Zodia Custody has been granted a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg's financial regulator.
This authorization allows Zodia Custody Europe to operate as a fully regulated crypto service provider and offer digital asset custody services across all European Union (EU) member states.
Key Highlights:
- Regulator: The license was issued by the CSSF in Luxembourg on December 12.
- Scope: The MiCA license enables Zodia to provide institutional-focused digital asset custody services throughout the entire European Union.
- Institutional Backing: Zodia Custody is backed by major financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, National Australia Bank, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, and Emirates NBD.
- Leadership: The company bolstered its Luxembourg leadership team with the appointment of Daniel Soriano as an authorized manager, joining managing director Ami Nagata.
- Compliance Focus: The approval is hailed as a significant achievement, reinforcing Zodia Custody's dedication to providing licensed, institutional custody solutions and strengthening its focus on regulatory compliance across all its markets.
- Global Reach: Zodia Custody already holds authorizations and registrations from several global regulators, including the UK's FCA and the Central Bank of Ireland.
The firm stated it will continue to engage with regulators globally to obtain further licenses and help shape digital asset regulatory frameworks.
December 2025, Cryptoniteuae