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The IOTA Foundation has announced a key partnership with Zodia Custody, a leading provider of regulated digital asset custody solutions. The integration is set to go live alongside the IOTA Rebased mainnet upgrade on May 5, 2025, marking a pivotal milestone in IOTA’s journey toward becoming a hub for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and institutional finance.
Partnership Alert! 🚨: #IOTA is joining forces with @ZodiaCustody to provide secure, institutional custody for the IOTA ecosystem. #Crypto #IOTARebased pic.twitter.com/rEUfEe5Zou
— ChainAffairs ⚡ (@ChainAffairs) April 30, 2025
Empowering Institutions Through Regulated Custody
Zodia Custody, backed by banking giants Standard Chartered and Northern Trust, is renowned for its fully compliant custodial infrastructure tailored for institutional needs. By integrating with IOTA, Zodia provides a secure gateway for funds, enterprises, and institutional investors to hold and manage IOTA tokens in a regulated environment.
This integration allows institutional players to safely buy, store, and delegate IOTA holdings through Zodia’s secure custody platform. Moreover, validators can now offer white-label staking services via Zodia, enabling institutions to participate in staking while maintaining full control over their assets. This streamlines institutional engagement without compromising security or compliance.
Tokenization, Staking, and Ecosystem Growth
The partnership also opens up new frontiers for tokenizing real-world assets on the IOTA Rebased network. Institutions can issue tokenized assets, such as Treasury Bills, with Zodia acting as a qualified custodian—bridging the gap between traditional finance and Web3 innovation.
Additionally, Zodia’s integration extends custodial services beyond IOTA to include tokens from ecosystem projects built on the IOTA chain. This broader support enhances liquidity, facilitates exchange listings, and amplifies IOTA’s accessibility across global markets.
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Dominik Schiener, Chairman of the IOTA Foundation, stated: “This partnership with Zodia Custody is a pivotal step in bridging institutional finance and blockchain technology. By ensuring secure and regulated access to IOTA, we’ll unlock new possibilities for tokenization and institutional adoption.”
As the countdown to the IOTA Rebased mainnet launch begins, this collaboration positions IOTA as a foundational layer for digital asset infrastructure—one that is secure, scalable, and ready for institutional scale.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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