Standard Chartered Bank and B2C2, a global provider of institutional liquidity for digital assets, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving institutional access to crypto markets. Under this agreement, B2C2 will offer its clients—including asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, and family offices—direct connectivity and liquidity through Standard Chartered’s banking network and settlement services. This collaboration integrates traditional banking infrastructure with crypto market liquidity to deliver a seamless and unified experience. The initiative seeks to facilitate and increase transparency in the buying and selling of crypto assets for institutional investors, a move especially significant given the growing popularity of crypto in Asia.
Lok Boland, Head of FinTech Asia at Standard Chartered, described the partnership as providing a “regulated, scalable market linkage” that maintains performance and risk management standards. Thomas Resto, CEO of B2C2, highlighted Standard Chartered’s global reach and regulatory expertise as key to the partnership’s success. B2C2 is recognized for delivering reliable digital asset liquidity to institutional clients, while Standard Chartered has a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting international transactions and market access. Together, they aim to develop a robust framework for institutional crypto trading to help integrate digital assets into mainstream finance.
In May 2025, Standard Chartered announced plans to expand regulated digital asset services for institutional clients, and it has since launched spot Bitcoin trading through its UK branch. This service is integrated with existing FX platforms and offers flexibility in settlement and custody. The partnership is expected to simplify navigation for institutional investors across both traditional banking and emerging crypto markets.
Source: bitcoinmagazine
