Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin & Ethereum Spot Trading

by Ouess

The banking world just took a giant leap forward. Standard Chartered has become the first major international bank to offer deliverable spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum, exclusively for institutional clients.

Why This Is a Big Deal

✅ First mover advantage – No other global bank offers this
✅ UK-regulated – Fully compliant with evolving crypto rules
✅ Institutional-grade security – Integrated custody & settlement
✅ Contrasts with Barclays – Who recently restricted crypto access

“Digital assets are foundational to finance’s future,” said CEO Bill Winters. “We’re giving clients a safe, regulated way to participate.”

How It Works

  • Trades execute through a dedicated UK subsidiary
  • Spot market access for Bitcoin & Ethereum
  • Institutional custody solutions already active in UAE
  • Coming soon: Crypto forwards & tokenization

UK Regulatory Shift Enables the Move

The timing isn’t accidental:
📌 FCA now allows crypto investment products
📌 Bank of England increasing crypto oversight
📌 Clearer rules = fewer barriers for banks

What This Means for Crypto

1️⃣ More institutional money could flow into BTC/ETH
2️⃣ Other banks may follow Standard Chartered’s lead
3️⃣ Crypto legitimacy gets another major boost

The Bottom Line

While some banks like Barclays retreat from crypto, Standard Chartered is charging ahead. This could mark the beginning of traditional finance’s full embrace of digital assets.

Will your bank be next?

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