Standard Chartered is expanding its crypto custody services to Singapore, offering institutional clients secure storage for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
At first glance, this looks like a bank adding another service. But what deserves more attention is custody itself.
For institutions looking to allocate capital to an asset, returns and risks aren’t the only considerations. They also need to know who will hold the assets, whether the arrangement is compliant, and who is responsible if something goes wrong.
Custody, then, is more than simply “holding coins.” It’s a key piece of infrastructure that enables institutional capital to enter the crypto market.
Singapore is also a major financial hub in Asia, with a relatively clear regulatory framework for digital assets. By establishing custody services there, the bank is effectively creating a compliant gateway for institutional capital across the region.
Crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized RWAs are gradually gaining the infrastructure they need.
What institutional adoption has always lacked is not just buyers, but a complete set of financial infrastructure spanning trading, settlement, and custody.
At first glance, this looks like a bank adding another service. But what deserves more attention is custody itself.
For institutions looking to allocate capital to an asset, returns and risks aren’t the only considerations. They also need to know who will hold the assets, whether the arrangement is compliant, and who is responsible if something goes wrong.
Custody, then, is more than simply “holding coins.” It’s a key piece of infrastructure that enables institutional capital to enter the crypto market.
Singapore is also a major financial hub in Asia, with a relatively clear regulatory framework for digital assets. By establishing custody services there, the bank is effectively creating a compliant gateway for institutional capital across the region.
Crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized RWAs are gradually gaining the infrastructure they need.
What institutional adoption has always lacked is not just buyers, but a complete set of financial infrastructure spanning trading, settlement, and custody.