Overview
- Standard Chartered and FalconX have formed a partnership to enhance services for institutional crypto investors by combining banking, FX, and digital asset capabilities.
- The collaboration marks FalconX's first partnership with a traditional global bank, reflecting growing institutional interest in digital assets.
- Operations launch in Singapore, with plans to expand across Asia, the Middle East, and the United States to meet rising demand.
- Standard Chartered has been scaling its digital asset ecosystem through initiatives like UAE custody services, spot trading desks, and an OKX partnership.
- The global cryptocurrency market surpassed $3 trillion in 2023, and Standard Chartered projects it could grow to $10 trillion by 2026.