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Standard Chartered unveils first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution for affluent clients

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Launch marks a global first for Standard Chartered and the UAE’s first cryptocurrency trading offering by an international bank

Singapore – Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) today announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution, enabling affluent clients to access digital assets securely through the Bank’s platform, marking a step forward in how clients engage with this evolving asset class. The launch marks a global first for Standard Chartered and the first offering of its kind by an international bank in the UAE.

As digital assets continue to mature, supported by greater regulatory clarity globally and growing institutional adoption, they are increasingly being considered by affluent and high-net-worth investors as part of diversified portfolios. The Bank’s new offering is designed to meet this shift, providing clients with a safer, more structured way to access digital assets through a trusted and regulated banking environment.