Zodia Custody has announced the launch of USDC Rewards, a new initiative under its Zodia Rewards programme, developed in partnership with Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC). This innovative offering is designed to help institutional clients unlock greater value from their digital asset holdings by maximising earning potential on USDC.
The programme fully waives custody fees on eligible USDC balances while introducing a tiered system of discretionary rewards, paid monthly in native USDC. With this structure, even stationary or held capital can become productive, allowing clients to optimise treasury management strategies while benefiting from added efficiency.
At launch, USDC Rewards will support Ethereum-based USDC held in designated Rewards wallets, with plans for future expansion to additional networks and assets.
By joining forces with Circle, Zodia Custody is building on its mission to integrate stablecoins into the financial infrastructure of the digital economy. The collaboration underscores both firms’ commitment to advancing secure, compliant, and scalable solutions for institutions adopting digital assets.
The introduction of USDC Rewards reflects the rising demand for institutional-grade solutions in the stablecoin ecosystem. With USDC being one of the most widely used and regulated digital dollar stablecoins, its role in facilitating payments, liquidity, and treasury functions continues to expand.
“Institutional demand for stablecoin infrastructure continues to grow rapidly, and partners like Zodia Custody are helping accelerate that shift with solutions that meet high standards for security, compliance, and usability,” said Kash Razzaghi, Chief Business Officer at Circle. “Together, we’re building the essential infrastructure for seamless, internet-native finance designed to serve the complex and evolving needs of global institutions.”
Zodia Custody’s Rewards initiative aligns with the broader industry trend of transforming stablecoin adoption from a simple utility into a cornerstone of institutional financial strategy. By incentivising active holding and creating opportunities for yield within a secure custodial framework, USDC Rewards aims to make stablecoins an integral part of treasury operations for a growing number of global clients.
Disclaimer: Zodia Custody's Rewards programme operates on a discretionary basis. The awarding of any rewards, as well as the amount of any such rewards, is entirely at the discretion of Zodia Custody. There is no contractual entitlement to any rewards under this programme, and Zodia Custody reserves the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the programme at any time.
