UAE Gets First G-SIB Bitcoin, Ether Trading from Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered has become the first global systemically important bank to offer deliverable spot trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum for institutional clients in the UAE. The service allows eligible clients to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether for immediate delivery through the bank's electronic trading channels, connected to its existing platforms.

The addition of crypto execution comes on top of Standard Chartered's existing UAE digital asset custody offering, launched in September 2024. Institutional clients can settle trades through a custodian of their choice, including Standard Chartered's custody platform.

This move follows the bank's previous launch of institutional spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether through its UK branch in July 2025.