New $250M Fund from Banking Giant Standard Chartered to Target Digital Asset Investments

Investors seeking institutional-grade crypto exposure may soon have a new option from banking leader Standard Chartered.

The bank’s venture arm, SC Ventures, is planning to raise a $250 million fund dedicated to digital assets within the financial sector. Slated for a 2026 launch, the fund will be capitalized with support from Middle Eastern investors and will pursue a global investment strategy.

This development reflects the growing maturation of the digital asset class and its increasing integration into the traditional financial portfolio strategies of major global banks.