Standard Chartered, the international banking group, has partnered with B2C2, a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets.
The collaboration aims to combine Standard Chartered’s global banking infrastructure with B2C2’s deep liquidity in crypto spot and options markets. The move is designed to improve institutional access to digital asset markets, specifically targeting asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, and family offices.
Bridging TradFi and Crypto
Under the agreement, B2C2 will offer its client base direct connectivity to Standard Chartered’s network of banking rails and settlement facilities. The primary objective is to reduce the friction often associated with fiat-to-crypto flows and enable faster, more reliable settlement processes.
This partnership comes as institutional adoption of digital assets continues to accelerate, particularly in Asia, driven by a growing demand for regulated access to the asset class.
Luke Boland, head of fintech, Asia at Standard Chartered, commented: “As digital assets move from the periphery to the core of global finance, we are enabling regulated, scalable market linkage without compromising execution or risk management.”
A durable connectivity layer
B2C2, which is majority-owned by Japanese financial conglomerate SBI, views the partnership as a way to expand its institutional footprint by leveraging Standard Chartered’s regulatory credentials.
Thomas Restout, group CEO of B2C2, added: “Standard Chartered’s global reach, strong regulatory credentials and commitment to digital assets make it an ideal strategic counterpart as we continue to expand our institutional footprint. Together, we are building a durable connectivity layer between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem.”
The partnership represents another step in the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset economy, providing a “best-in-class” experience that blends regulated banking services with institutional-grade crypto liquidity.