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Polkadot Capital Group and Zodia Custody Expand Institutional Access to Digital Assets

On December 4, 2025, Polkadot Capital Group and Zodia Custody unveiled a strategic initiative designed to enhance institutional engagement with digital assets in the Polkadot ecosystem. This collaboration aims to improve the awareness and confidence of large-scale capital allocators in Zodia's specialized custody and integrated staking solutions.

The Need for Institutional-Grade Security

The initiative emphasizes Zodia Custody’s robust security and risk management systems, which are vital components of the institutional infrastructure underpinning Polkadot’s network. The partnership seeks to create pathways for major investors in key growth regions to access the myriad opportunities within the Polkadot ecosystem, thereby streamlining their investment processes while upholding the highest security standards.

Dave Sedacca, the lead at Polkadot Capital Group, articulated the critical nature of security for institutional adoption, stating, "For institutional adoption to truly take hold, the foundational layer of security must be uncompromising." He emphasized that the partnership with Zodia Custody directly addresses this imperative, defining what a secure institutional entry should look like in the digital asset space. The alignment of Polkadot's advanced, multi-chain technology with Zodia’s compliance-focused custody solutions aims to foster an environment of trust, reliability, and transparency.

Redefining Institutional Participation

Anoosh Arevshatian, Chief Product Officer at Zodia Custody, echoed these sentiments by highlighting that while institutions are keen to engage with innovative ecosystems like Polkadot, their participation hinges on unwavering security assurances. He stated, "By enabling DOT staking directly from cold, segregated custody, we're redefining what institutional-grade participation looks like—safe, transparent, and frictionless." This collaboration is instrumental for institutions moving towards next-generation networks, with the backing they expect from traditional finance.

The Evolution of the Polkadot Network

This announcement coincides with Polkadot's ongoing institutional and enterprise development phase. Under the leadership of founder Dr. Gavin Wood, the network is transitioning towards a more efficient, application-driven framework. The goal is to lower entry barriers while enhancing scalability. Secure custody services are essential for facilitating the Polkadot ecosystem's expansion, allowing entities to participate effectively in a more flexible and capital-efficient network.

About the Organizations

Polkadot Capital Group is the capital markets-focused division of Polkadot, serving as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain innovations. The group is dedicated to empowering asset managers, venture capitalists, and various service providers by providing educational resources and insight, alongside fostering connections within the ecosystem. Headquartered in the Cayman Islands, Polkadot Capital Group has its core team located in North America and London.

Zodia Custody operates as an institution-first digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered and supported by key financial entities such as Northern Trust and SBI Holdings. This affiliation enhances Zodia Custody's ability to offer comprehensive custody and settlement solutions that facilitate institutional investors in realizing the full potential of digital assets with simplicity and safety. The platform adheres to rigorous regulatory standards, including compliance with AML and KYC requirements, to ensure that it maintains trust and integrity in its operations.

As digital assets continue to gain traction across traditional financial landscapes, the strategic partnership between Polkadot Capital Group and Zodia Custody is poised to lay a foundation for secure, large-scale institutional participation in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.