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In a move reflecting the accelerating integration of digital assets into traditional finance, Standard Chartered has launched USDC minting and redemption services for institutional clients. The bank is now the first global systemically important bank (G-SIB) to offer such services through its existing banking infrastructure. This new solution allows institutional users to operate with USDC directly from the bank's platform, removing the friction of maintaining separate accounts with Circle.
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Sign InThis integration comes as major financial institutions ramp up stablecoin capabilities, with peers like JPMorgan utilizing JPM Coin for instant settlement solutions. According to market data, USDC remains the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, underscoring the significance of this bridge between traditional banking and crypto liquidity. The partnership with Circle reinforces the bank's strategy to provide a regulated environment for digital asset management according to industry reports.
Regarding market performance, Standard Chartered (2888.HK) closed at 215.8 on July 2, 2026, with a daily range between 211.6 and 215.8. Investors are now looking ahead to the China Manufacturing PMI data on June 30, which could impact risk sentiment in the bank's core Asian markets, alongside upcoming speeches from Fed officials that may influence global liquidity trends.