Background: Zodia Markets is the UK’s only bank-backed cryptoasset company, being majority-owned by Standard Chartered Bank. Indeed, it is one of the few in the world. In this webinar we will explore its path to being established including the risks that the Bank was concerned about. We will also give an overview of what sets it apart from other cryptoasset brokerages and exchanges, such as access to banking services and foreign exchange.
Speaker:
Nick Philpott is a seasoned market structure specialist with over 15 years of experience in both the Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Digital Asset sectors. As the Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships of Zodia Markets, one of the pioneering bank-backed crypto asset brokerage and exchange businesses globally, Nick plays a pivotal role in sharing the future of this emerging market.
Previously at Standard Chartered, Nick held key roles in Financial Markets Sales in Lagos, Nigeria, and COO positions across FX, Rates, Credit and Repo trading in London and Singapore. Notably, Nick led the establishment of the bank as a Designated Dealer for the Libra project (Facebook’s Diem digital currency). With a pioneering spirit and deep market knowledge gained from his diverse experiences, Nick offers valuable insights into traditional finance and the evolving digital asset landscape.