Bill Winters

Standard Chartered launches digital asset custody service

September 2024 in News Headlines

Standard Chartered has announced the launch of its digital asset custody service in the UAE.

The service, which enables clients to safekeep their digital assets, has launched in the UAE due to its well-balanced approach to digital asset adoption and financial regulation.

Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank said: “The launch of our digital asset custody offering represents a pivotal moment not just for Standard Chartered, but for the financial services industry. We firmly believe that digital assets are not merely a passing trend, but a fundamental shift in the fabric of finance. With this new service, we are strategically positioning ourselves at the forefront of this next evolution in the custody business. Our robust infrastructure, coupled with our expertise in the field allows us to provide a bridge between the world of financial services and the emerging digital asset ecosystem.”