Standard Chartered through its subsidiary Zodia Markets partners with FalconX to provide compliant digital asset trading infrastructure for institutional investors.
Zodia Markets, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered banking group, has announced a strategic partnership with FalconX, an institutional crypto platform. This alliance aims to provide institutional investors with access to highly liquid and tightly managed digital asset trading infrastructure that meets strict compliance and security standards.
This collaboration combines FalconX's technological expertise with Zodia Markets' licensed and regulated platform. Under the agreement, FalconX will act as a broker, while Zodia Markets will serve as a market maker, ensuring transparent trading conditions and compliance with UK and EU legal standards.
"Our partnership with FalconX confirms our commitment to promoting the digital asset ecosystem," emphasized Luke Boland, Standard Chartered's FinTech Head for South Asia, noting that this initiative meets the growing institutional demand for reliable and managed digital asset infrastructure.
Providing Comprehensive and Compliant Crypto Services
Standard Chartered's Zodia Markets is offering comprehensive digital asset trading services, from OTC trading to crypto exchange, with strict adherence to AML and KYC requirements. The company is registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Through the new partnership with FalconX, Zodia Markets' clients will benefit from counterparty risk protection and institutional-level liquidation access. These are critical factors for institutional investors entering the digital asset market, which requires high transparency and rigorous risk management.
This collaboration is part of Standard Chartered's broader strategy to expand its digital asset footprint. The global bank has actively deployed multiple crypto initiatives recently.
In 2024, Standard Chartered completed testing tokenized asset payments through Mastercard's platform, marking a significant step in connecting traditional financial systems with the blockchain space. In 2025, the bank will continue expanding services by launching crypto custody services in Europe and obtaining a financial regulatory license from Dubai to provide crypto custody services in the Middle East.
