Standard Chartered Expands Institutional Crypto Access in UAE

Standard Chartered has launched spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for institutional clients in the UAE, providing regulated access to two of crypto's largest assets.

This move is significant as it gives institutions that already use a major regulated bank another practical gateway to trade BTC and ETH through infrastructure closer to traditional finance.

AlphaPepe, on the other hand, presents an earlier percentage window for retail buyers. The project has raised over $2.58 million from more than 11,500 holders at $0.02873 in Stage 20 of its presale, before public trading begins.