Cryptocurrency

Zodia Markets CEO Ahmad backs stablecoins for growth

The boss of Standard Chartered's crypto spin-off sees opportunity in the non-dollar stablecoin market

The likes of tether are growing more popular with international investors, according to Usman Ahmad
The likes of tether are growing more popular with international investors, according to Usman Ahmad Photo: Justin Tallis/Getty Images

The chief executive of Standard Chartered’s crypto offshoot Zodia Markets Usman Ahmad is looking to cash in on surging global demand for stablecoins.

“A lot of corporate clients are interested in stablecoins, mostly firms that are trading in multiple jurisdictions,” Ahmad told Financial News.

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