Standard Chartered Launches Institutional USDC Minting and Redemption in Dubai
Standard Chartered has become the first Global Systemically Important Bank to offer institutional clients direct access to USDC minting and redemption. The service was developed in partnership with Circle and launched through the bank’s operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Standard Chartered and Coinbase expand crypto prime services for institutions
Standard Chartered and Coinbase announced an expansion of crypto prime services for institutional clients, signaling intensifying competition in digital-asset infrastructure. Details on scope and timing remain limited after a follow-up request returned a service-unavailable notice, leaving specifics pending formal disclosures. Market participants are awaiting clarity on product coverage, rollout, and client impact.