Crypto comeback for Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered
Improved regulations are driving traditional banks back into crypto, signalling a turning point for finance in 2025.
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are ramping up their crypto operations in the US. They’re seizing the opportunity created by a shift in regulatory policy under Donald Trump. A digital asset reserve is now in place, creating new prospects for the banks.
Deutsche Bank has partnered with Bison to safeguard euro balances. It is also expanding its crypto services globally, including a strategic alliance with Crypto.com in Asia. The bank also plans to extend its operations in the UK and Europe.
Standard Chartered is focusing on infrastructure. It is launching a digital collateral programme with OKX and Franklin Templeton. The bank is also entering the stablecoin market with a Hong Kong dollar-backed project.
Both banks aim to secure a leading position in the growing crypto sector.
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