Standard Chartered launches spot crypto trading for institutional clients
The initiative is part of a broader push by the bank to integrate digital assets into its core financial infrastructure. According to the bank, the spot trading capability is fully…
Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin to hit $135K by Q3, surge to $200K by year-end
Standard Chartered continues to stand by its bold long-term call of Bitcoin reaching $500,000 by 2028. The bank’s $200,000 forecast for year-end 2025, if realized, would mark a near-doubling from…
Solana could lag Ethereum as meme coin activity dips, warns Standard Chartered
Solana’s current funding rate sits at -0.0002%, signalling short pressure. Solana DEX volumes fell behind Ethereum earlier this year. Accumulation of SOL suggests long-term investor confidence remains. Standard Chartered has…
Standard Chartered strategist walks back $120K Bitcoin call, admits target might be ‘too low’
Geoffrey Kendrick pointed to several factors driving the bullish momentum. As of Thursday, Bitcoin was trading just shy of the $100,000 mark. Software company MicroStrategy has ramped up its Bitcoin…
XRP ETF inflows could exceed $8.3 billion by 2026, says Standard Chartered
NAV benchmarks for BTC and ETH ETFs underpin the forecast. SEC’s final deadline for XRP ETF approval is 12 October. Polymarket data shows a 79% chance of approval by year-end.…
Bloomberg analyst says it’s “standard procedure” after the SEC delays decision on crypto ETFs
Litecoin, Doge, Solana, and XRP ETFs have had their approval decision delayed Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said “this is standard procedure” ETF applications are on the rise as investor…
Standard Chartered launches crypto custody entity in Luxembourg under MiCA
Standard Chartered launches a crypto custody entity in the EU. The new entity is based in Luxembourg and will operate under MiCA regulation. Standard Chartered has launched crypto services in…
OKX picks Standard Chartered as its institutional crypto custodian
OKX announces partnership with Standard Chartered to offer crypto custody services to institutional clients. Standard Chartered has a strong presence in the crypto industry. A trading desk and custody solution…
Standard Chartered to launch BTC, ETH spot trading desk: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is eyeing a spot cryptocurrency trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether. The bank would become the first global banking giant to make a foray into spot crypto trading.…
Ripple finalizes acquisition of Standard Custody
Ripple has completed the acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, according to a news release published on Tuesday. The news comes months after Ripple revealed its intention to acquire…