Standard Chartered

Highlights: Hong Kong gave its first stablecoin licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC on Friday. The move puts stablecoin issuers under a clear legal and regulated system. Officials said the new framework supports innovation, user safety, and better risk control. Hong […]

Highlights: HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive stablecoin licenses. The first stablecoin licenses could be granted as early as March 24. The new licenses will bring traditional financial institutions into stablecoin markets. Hong Kong is on the verge […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered warns crypto prices may drop more due to delayed Fed rate cuts and weak demand. The Bank highlights that Bitcoin faces extra selling pressure as ETF holdings shrink and many investors sit on losses. It lowers its […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered-backed Libeara is set to launch a tokenized gold fund that will expand investors’ access to gold at significantly reduced costs.  Access to the new fund, called “MG 999,” will be limited to some category of investors. MG […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered and DCS launch DeCard to enable stablecoin spending in daily life. DeCard uses D-Vault to track payments, manage credit, and simplify crypto transactions. The card marks banks exploring real-world digital asset payments with secure, regulated solutions. Standard […]

Highlights: OKX expands Standard Chartered partnership into Europe to strengthen its services in the region. The expansion included the EEA and aims to improve security and trust on the OKX platform. Standard Chartered remains the only G-SIB to work directly […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered analysts say up to $1 trillion could shift from emerging market banks to stablecoins. They note stablecoins act as digital USD accounts, offering 24/7 access and lower risk than local bank deposits.  They highlight that countries like […]

Highlights: SC Ventures is planning to launch a $250 million digital asset fund with backing from Middle Eastern investors. The venture arm also plans a $100 million Africa-focused fund and will explore its first venture debt initiative. Standard Chartered has […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered reported that Ethereum treasury firms and ETFs captured 4.9% of supply in three months.  The analyst expects that treasury firms could eventually hold 10% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. DAT firms are undervalued despite 3% staking yield, offering […]

Highlights: Animoca and partners seek stablecoin license from Hong Kong regulator. Hong Kong establishes strict guidelines for stablecoin issuers to guarantee safety and transparency. Major companies like JD.com and Ant are planning to launch stablecoins under new regulations. On August […]

Highlights: StanChart becomes the first global bank to offer direct crypto spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether to institutions. The bank plans to add crypto forwards and offers flexible custody options for institutional digital asset storage. StanChart has expanded its […]

Highlights: Animoca Brands has initiated a joint venture to launch a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin. The stablecoin targets digital trade, gaming, and financial settlements. The initiative aligns with Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance starting August 2025. The Hong Kong-based venture capital […]