đ Standard Chartered Launches Spot Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients
Standard Chartered has become the first major global bank to offer direct spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether for institutional clients, starting today (July 15, 2025). Key highlights:
Allows clientsâbanks, asset managers, corporationsâto trade BTC/USD and ETH/USD pairs directly
Soon to launch non-deliverable forwards as well
Built on existing FX platforms, with clients able to choose their preferred custodians
This move signals the deepening integration of crypto into mainstream financeâparticularly as major banks respond to institutional demand. Coming after a wave of pro-crypto momentum in U.S. policy, it may encourage other big banks to follow suit .
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đ Discussion prompt:
1. Is this a major leap toward institutional crypto adoptionâor just regulated financial window dressing?
2. Could this push from a global bank impact how retail investors view crypto?
