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Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Affluent UAE Clients
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 14/10/2026, 06:12:46 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 05:45:03 UTC
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Standard Chartered announced the launch of a closed-loop crypto trading service for affluent UAE clients, charging a spread of up to 2% on external Bitcoin and Ether transfers. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the bank's digital asset offerings in the region, targeting high-net-worth individuals with direct access to cryptocurrency markets.
Key points
- Standard Chartered launched a closed-loop crypto trading service for affluent UAE clients, charging a spread of up to 2% on external Bitcoin and Ether transfers.
- The bank's service bars external crypto transfers and charges a spread of up to 2%.
Context
Standard Chartered is expanding its digital asset offerings in the UAE by launching a closed-loop trading service for high-net-worth clients, allowing direct access to Bitcoin and Ether with a 2% spread.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the bank's service bars external crypto transfers and charges a spread of up to 2%. No specific client numbers, dates of service launch, or geographic scope beyond UAE are provided.
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