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Meet the Team

José Aguinaga

Senior Executive Officer, Tungsten

José Aguinaga brings over a decade of experience into the digital assets space. A cryptography enthusiast, educator, and engineer, he has worked with startups across the world, with expertise spanning software and product development, team growth, and scaling operations.

Dominic Longman

Global Head of Markets

Dominic Longman is a senior leader who brings over two decades of global experience across both traditional finance and the digital asset sector. He has been instrumental in building regulated, institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure in emerging markets and educating some of the world’s largest asset owners on the transformative potential of digital assets.

Zane Suren

Managing Director MEA, Zodia Custody

Zane Suren is a commercial leader with deep expertise in the digital asset ecosystem across the Middle East, Africa and India. He has co-founded and lead revenue generation at firms specialising in crypto infrastructure, leading with innovation and combining evolving technologies with a clear understanding of evolving customer needs to drive impact and growth.

Stuart Christie

Sales Director

Stuart Christie is an experienced sales and business development professional, with a strong track record in driving business growth. With a deep understanding of the traditional financial and digital asset landscape, he excels at building strong client relationships and driving growth

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Tungsten provides no legal, tax, investment, or other advice. Please consult your legal/tax/investment professional for questions about your specific circumstances. Virtual asset holdings involve a high degree of risk and can fluctuate greatly on any given day. Accordingly, your virtual asset holdings may be subject to large swings in value and may even become worthless.
Tungsten Custody Solutions Ltd is Regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority with Financial Services Permission Number 220129.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Tungsten, a Zodia Custody company?

    Tungsten is Zodia Custody’s licensed entity in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), providing secure and compliant digital asset custody services tailored to institutional clients across the Middle East and Africa.

    Why is the Middle East and Africa an important region for Zodia Custody?

    The MEA region is rapidly emerging as a hub for digital asset innovation, supported by progressive regulation and growing institutional adoption. Establishing a presence here allows Zodia Custody to support clients in one of the world’s most dynamic financial centres.

    How does Zodia Custody operate within the region’s regulatory landscape?

    Through Tungsten in the ADGM, Zodia Custody operates under a recognised regulatory framework while maintaining open engagement with other regional authorities and stakeholders. This collaborative approach ensures alignment with local requirements and supports responsible digital-asset innovation across MEA.

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    The products and services offered by Zodia Custody and its affiliates are exclusively available to institutional investors, including accredited or professional investors, in accordance with applicable law and regulatory requirements. These products and services are not intended for the general public or for retail investors. By accessing this site and engaging with Zodia Custody or its affiliates for their products and services, you confirm that you qualify as an institutional investor and are not a member of the general public nor are you operating in the capacity of a retail investor.

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