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Standard Chartered Says It Provides Digital-Asset Custody in Luxembourg and DIFC
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 30/10/2026, 10:23:32 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 00:49:24 UTC
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Briefings
Standard Chartered announced it provides digital-asset custody services for clients in both Luxembourg and the Dubai Financial Services Centre (DIFC). The LMAX mandate covers the bank's Luxembourg entity and Dubai branch, with a separate collateral link enabling clients to trade against tokens held in bank custody. This represents a new operational capability for the bank's international operations.
Key points
- Standard Chartered provides digital-asset custody services for clients in Luxembourg and Dubai Financial Services Centre (DIFC) under the LMAX mandate.
- A separate collateral link allows clients to trade against tokens kept in bank custody.
Context
Standard Chartered is expanding its international operations by offering digital-asset custody services in Luxembourg and DIFC, a move that supports clients seeking secure token storage and trading capabilities.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the announcement of the LMAX mandate covering Luxembourg and DIFC entities. Specific client numbers, token types, or trading volumes are not provided. The collateral link functionality and operational impact remain unverified.
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