[Standard Chartered Signs Final Agreement for Full Acquisition of Zodia Custody, Custody Business Integrated into Bank, Software Business Operated Separately] According to The Block, Standard Chartered has signed a final agreement to acquire 100% equity of the crypto asset custody institution Zodia Custody, with the transaction pending regulatory approval. Under the arrangement, Zodia Custody's custody business will be integrated into Standard Chartered Bank, while its software business will be transferred to an independent company supported by SC Ventures, the venture capital arm of Standard Chartered.