Standard Chartered Joins Forces With B2C2 to Strengthen Institutional Gateway Into Crypto Markets
Standard Chartered has entered into a strategic alliance with B2C2, a leading institutional liquidity provider in the digital asset space, in a move aimed at simplifying and strengthening institutional participation in crypto markets.
The partnership merges Standard Chartered’s international banking framework with B2C2’s deep liquidity capabilities across spot and options trading. By combining traditional financial infrastructure with advanced digital asset trading solutions, both firms aim to create a more seamless experience for large-scale investors entering the crypto ecosystem.
Under the agreement, B2C2’s institutional clientele — including hedge funds, asset managers, corporates, and family offices — will gain enhanced access to Standard Chartered’s global banking and settlement network. This integration is expected to reduce operational friction, improve capital efficiency, and provide regulated channels for moving between fiat and digital assets.
A Clear Shift Toward Institutional Crypto Adoption
The collaboration reflects the accelerating involvement of traditional financial institutions in digital asset markets, particularly across Asia. As regulatory clarity improves and investor appetite grows, the demand for secure and compliant access points into crypto continues to rise.
By aligning banking-grade infrastructure with institutional liquidity, the two firms are positioning themselves at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain-based markets. The focus is on improving transaction efficiency, strengthening oversight, and ensuring reliable settlement processes for large-scale participants.
Luke Boland, Head of Fintech for Asia at Standard Chartered, highlighted that the collaboration supports scalable and compliant market access while maintaining strong standards in execution quality and risk control.
Meanwhile, B2C2 Group CEO Thomas Restout described Standard Chartered as a strategic partner with global regulatory credibility, emphasizing that the bank’s reach across major financial hubs makes it well-suited to support the next stage of institutional digital asset expansion.
Bridging Banking and Digital Assets
B2C2 has built a reputation for delivering consistent liquidity solutions to institutional traders worldwide. Standard Chartered, with its footprint spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, brings cross-border banking strength and deep regulatory expertise.
Together, the firms aim to establish a robust institutional framework that connects conventional banking systems with digital asset markets. The objective is to make crypto trading more efficient, transparent, and integrated into mainstream finance operations.
Earlier in May 2025, Standard Chartered signaled its growing commitment to digital assets by announcing an expansion of its regulated crypto services. The bank has since introduced spot Bitcoin trading through its UK operations, integrating the offering within its foreign exchange platforms and providing clients with flexible settlement and custody options.
The new alliance with B2C2 represents another step toward institutional-grade crypto infrastructure — one designed to give investors greater confidence as digital assets continue to mature within the global financial system.
