Standard Chartered Plans Crypto Custody in Singapore
The planned service would add Singapore to the bank’s custody footprint across the UAE, Luxembourg and Hong Kong, while linking safekeeping with financing and securities services.
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The planned service would add Singapore to the bank’s custody footprint across the UAE, Luxembourg and Hong Kong, while linking safekeeping with financing and securities services.
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