Standard Chartered appointed as digital custodian for 21shares
25 November 2025 Luxembourg
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Standard Chartered has been appointed as a digital asset custodian for 21shares — one of the world’s largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), says the firm.
21shares says that by leveraging Standard Chartered’s global expertise as a leading international cross-border bank, it aims to offer institutional investors a broader range of secure and reliable solutions.
21shares will initially work with Standard Chartered’s newly established digital asset custody service, based in Luxembourg, and registered with The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
Margaret Harwood-Jones, global head of Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered says: “We are excited to offer our digital asset custody services to ETP providers and other institutions, enabling them to meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
“Working with 21shares as their digital asset custodian allows us to extend our expertise into the fast-evolving digital asset ecosystem and support digital asset-linked products, providing institutional investors with the assurance they require.”
Mandy Chiu, global head of Product Development, 21shares, adds: “Partnering with Standard Chartered marks an important milestone in our continued mission to bring institutional-grade infrastructure to the digital asset ecosystem.
“As one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, Standard Chartered brings deep expertise in cross-border banking, risk management, and custody.
“Their support strengthens our ability to meet the evolving needs of institutional investors, providing compliant and transparent access to the crypto market.”
21shares says that by leveraging Standard Chartered’s global expertise as a leading international cross-border bank, it aims to offer institutional investors a broader range of secure and reliable solutions.
21shares will initially work with Standard Chartered’s newly established digital asset custody service, based in Luxembourg, and registered with The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
Margaret Harwood-Jones, global head of Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered says: “We are excited to offer our digital asset custody services to ETP providers and other institutions, enabling them to meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
“Working with 21shares as their digital asset custodian allows us to extend our expertise into the fast-evolving digital asset ecosystem and support digital asset-linked products, providing institutional investors with the assurance they require.”
Mandy Chiu, global head of Product Development, 21shares, adds: “Partnering with Standard Chartered marks an important milestone in our continued mission to bring institutional-grade infrastructure to the digital asset ecosystem.
“As one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, Standard Chartered brings deep expertise in cross-border banking, risk management, and custody.
“Their support strengthens our ability to meet the evolving needs of institutional investors, providing compliant and transparent access to the crypto market.”
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