Standard Chartered Taps FalconX to Expand Institutional Crypto Access

Standard Chartered is accelerating its move into digital assets through a newly announced alliance with FalconX, a prime broker serving institutional crypto traders.

The partnership, unveiled May 14, will give FalconX access to the bank’s global infrastructure and deepen its currency trading capabilities.

More than a traditional banking agreement, the collaboration lays the groundwork for expanded services tailored to the evolving needs of institutional crypto participants. The two firms plan to co-develop solutions that cater to fund managers, payment platforms, token issuers, and other large-scale players entering the digital asset economy.

FalconX’s Matt Long described the bank as a rare example of a legacy financial institution aligning closely with crypto-native needs, while Standard Chartered’s Luke Boland emphasized their commitment to supporting trusted access points for institutions navigating the crypto space.

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This isn’t Standard Chartered’s first foray into digital assets. The bank recently piloted a tokenized collateral program with OKX and has been active in the sector since its early investment in Ripple nearly a decade ago.

As traditional finance firms increasingly eye the crypto frontier, this latest partnership reflects a broader shift: global banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines—they’re building the infrastructure to meet rising institutional demand.

Alexander Stefanov