Zodia Custody Partners with Vield to Boost Security for Bitcoin-backed Lending

LONDON, 13 August 2025 — Zodia Custody, the institution-first digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered, National Australia Bank, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, and Emirates NBD, today announced its partnership with Australia-based Vield, a leading crypto-backed lending platform.

The partnership makes Vield the first bitcoin lender to integrate Zodia Custody’s institutional-backed custody infrastructure, addressing growing demand for secure digital asset lending solutions in Australia’s expanding digital asset ecosystem. Under the agreement, Zodia Custody’s cold storage technology will secure client assets across Vield’s lending platform, providing enhanced transparency and establishing new standards in security for bitcoin-backed loan products.

“At Zodia Custody, our goal is to provide custody solutions that protect client capital, for clients from traditional financial institutions building out digital asset offerings to crypto-native firms like Vield,” said Julian Sawyer, Chief Executive Officer at Zodia Custody. “Our partnership with Vield underscores our commitment to providing these solutions across the expanding digital assets ecosystem.”

“Digital asset adoption is growing in Australia, and Zodia Custody is positioned to meet the moment,” said Ryan Hodges, Managing Director for Australia at Zodia Custody. “Our partnership with Vield is an exciting example of how we plan to support the transition to the digital assets future in the market.”

“At Vield, we prioritise what matters most to our clients when taking out a loan. The security of their Bitcoin, transparency, and working with regulated providers,” said Johnny Phan, Chief Executive Officer at Vield. “Partnering with Zodia Custody strengthens our ability to safeguard client assets with a trusted custodian.”

The integration represents a significant advancement for institution-first crypto lending services. By combining Vield’s lending expertise with Zodia Custody’s rigorous security protocols, the partnership aims to drive broader market adoption through increased confidence in crypto-backed financial products.