By Isaac • October 15, 2026 3:51 pm •
Standard Chartered is bringing direct Bitcoin and Ether trading into the same banking relationship its affluent UAE clients already use.
The launch is notable because it removes several steps that have traditionally separated a bank customer from direct crypto ownership. Eligible clients will not need to open a separate exchange account or manage a third-party wallet just to buy the two largest digital assets.
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Bitcoin and Ether trading inside the bank
In its official announcement, Standard Chartered said Professional Investor clients in the UAE will be able to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether through their existing bank accounts. The bank described the product as its first crypto trading solution for affluent clients anywhere in the
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