Major Move in Institutional Crypto: Global banking heavyweight Standard Chartered, with $400 billion in assets, is now entering the digital assets space with a dedicated prime brokerage service. This marks another watershed moment for traditional finance embracing cryptocurrency infrastructure. Prime brokerage services typically include lending, securities borrowing, and custodial solutions—critical components for institutional traders and funds operating in crypto markets. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets as a legitimate asset class worthy of institutional-grade financial services.