Standard Chartered Explores Crypto Prime Brokerage Expansion

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Standard Chartered is reportedly considering the launch of a crypto trading and prime brokerage platform, signaling a deeper push into digital assets by traditional finance. According to Bloomberg, the initiative is being discussed internally under the bank’s venture capital arm, SC Ventures, though plans are still in early stages and no launch timeline has been confirmed.

If realized, the move would build on Standard Chartered’s existing crypto footprint. In mid-2025, the bank rolled out crypto trading services for institutional and corporate clients, reflecting a broader trend of global banks cautiously expanding crypto offerings rather than staying on the sidelines.

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