Empowering the digital
asset future in Europe
Providing secure and compliant digital asset
custody solutions tailored the European market
Meet our European leadership team
Gerry Afentakis
Head of European & MENA Sales
Gerry Afentakis is a financial services expert with a strong track record in scaling businesses. His deep knowledge of asset management and digital assets fuels Zodia Custody's growth across Europe and the MENA region.
Anoosh Arevshatian
Chief Risk Officer
Anoosh Arevshatian is a risk management expert with a strong background in product development, risk mitigation, and digital assets. Her deep understanding of digital assets and proven track record in risk mitigation are invaluable to Zodia Custody.
Paul de Ruiter
Chief Compliance Officer Europe
Paul de Ruiter is a seasoned compliance leader with over 20 years of experience across Asia, Europe, and the UK, specialising in financial services, payments, and crypto-assets. He has held senior roles in global organisations, built compliance frameworks from scratch, and maintains strong relationships with regulators worldwide.
Niamh Byrne
Sales & Business Manager
Niamh is a dynamic sales and business development professional with a strong foundation in risk management. Niamh's ability to combine strategic thinking with a client-focused approach is enhanced by her strong leadership skills, honed through her experience as a professional rugby player.
John Cronin
CEO Ireland
John Cronin is a dynamic financial services leader with a proven ability to build and scale successful businesses. His strategic expertise and deep understanding of the industry drive Zodia Custody's growth and success in Europe.
Omas Anyanwu
Head of Compliance & MLRO Ireland
Omas Anyanwu is an experienced risk and compliance professional with a strong legal background. His expertise spans across various industries. His deep understanding of risk management and his entrepreneurial experience make him a valuable asset in the dynamic world of digital assets.
Comprehensive custody solutions across Europe
Custody
Protect your digital assets with industry-leading, FCA-registered custody solutions. Enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 access and bank-grade security.
Staking
Earn rewards on your holdings with secure and efficient staking services directly from your Zodia Custody wallet.
Interchange
Trade seamlessly and securely from your cold
storage, limiting counterparty risk without compromising asset safety.
Gateway
Access a curated ecosystem of institutional-
grade digital asset services through Zodia Gateway, empowering you to unlock the full potential of your holdings.
Collateral Protect
Maximise returns with secure lending
solutions, combining peer-to-peer loan
management with Zodia Custody's industry-
leading security practices.
Meet our European partner associations
Local expertise meets
regulatory compliance
Central Bank of Ireland
Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited (“Zodia Custody”) is registered with the Central Bank of Ireland with Firm Reference Number C453603 under the Criminal Justice Act 2010 to 2021 (as amended) in respect of its activities in cryptoassets. Virtual Asset service providers “VASP”s are “designated persons” for the purposes of the Criminal Justice Act 2010 to 2021 (as amended) and are required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations. The Central Bank of Ireland’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme and the Investor Compensation Scheme and the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) services do not apply to the cryptoasset activities carried out by Zodia Custody
Commission de Surveillance
de Secteur Financier (CSSF)
Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited is a Virtual asset service providers supervised by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance Secteur Financier (CSSF) only for AML/CFT purposes in accordance with the AML/CFT Law dated 12 November 2004, under the reference number @00000010
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Contact our European team
Gerry Afentakis
Head of European & MENA Sales