Tuesday, 15 July, 2025
Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank Offering Bitcoin & Ether Spot Trading to Institutions
Standard Chartered's UK branch has launched regulated deliverable spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether, enabling institutional clients—like corporates, investors, and asset managers—to trade through familiar FX platforms. It's the first global systemically important bank to offer such a service. Clients can choose their preferred custodian, including Standard Chartered’s own, and non-deliverable forwards trading will follow soon. The move reflects growing institutional demand for crypto access.
Read full story at Economic Times