Institutional Crypto Push Continues as Standard Chartered Readies $250M Digital Asset Fund
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In a significant sign of enduring institutional confidence, Standard Chartered’s venture arm is the latest banking giant to dive deeper into crypto.
SC Ventures is planning to build a $250 million fund focused on digital assets, as reported by Bloomberg. The fund, backed by Middle Eastern investors and targeting a 2026 launch, follows similar expansions by Wall Street peers like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.
This trend is bolstered by progressive regulatory frameworks emerging in hubs like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which are attracting major capital and establishing the region as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem.
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