Standard Chartered has made history by becoming the first global systemically important bank (G-SIB) to launch deliverable spot trading for bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH), a major milestone in the adoption of digital assets by traditional finance. The UK-based bank announced that the new trading service will allow institutional clients—corporates, asset managers, and other large investors—to trade bitcoin and ethereum directly through its UK branch. The trades will be settled with actual digital assets, not just derivatives or exposure through funds. This puts Standard Chartered at the forefront of regulated bitcoin trading, offering a secure, compliant platform for clients — …