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Standard Chartered announced the launch of spot <a href="https://xpertsstudio.com/bitcoin-going-nowhere-until-fridays-jobs-data-drops/” title=”Bitcoin Going Nowhere Until Friday's Jobs Data Drops”>Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutionsthe first such offering by a global systemically important bank (G-SIB) in the Middle East. It follows the launch of spot cryptocurrency trading in the UK in July 2025
The interface is integrated with the bank’s existing FX platform and customers can use their custodian of choice, including Standard Chartered. The bank recently bought out the minority stakes in its Zodia Custody subsidiary to reduce duplication of effort, and spun out Zodia Solutions to provide technology.
“DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) provides an established platform for international financial institutions to deploy global capabilities across markets,” said Christopher Parsons, Senior Executive Officer, Standard Chartered DIFC.
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