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FalconX has entered into a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered to strengthen its banking and settlement capabilities for institutional digital asset clients. The collaboration, announced in Singapore, will begin with Standard Chartered providing global banking services to FalconX and is expected to expand to include broader offerings over time.
In the first phase, FalconX will integrate Standard Chartered’s banking infrastructure and foreign exchange capabilities to improve cross-border settlement speed, scale, and reliability. The partnership supports FalconX’s goal of bridging traditional finance with digital assets by enhancing operational efficiency for institutional clients.
New products for asset managers, hedge funds, token issuers, and payment platforms
Matt Long, General Manager, APAC & Middle East at FalconX, commented, “We are pleased to partner with Standard Chartered, one of the most forward-thinking global banks in digital asset adoption. At FalconX, we support trading and financing for some of the world’s largest institutions in digital asset markets, and this relationship strengthens our ability to deliver robust banking and FX solutions to clients who rely on us to operate in crypto markets.”
FalconX said the relationship will expand as institutional demand for digital asset services continues to increase. Future phases of the partnership are expected to include new products and capabilities for asset managers, hedge funds, token issuers, and payment platforms operating in both fiat and crypto markets.
Luke Boland, Head of Fintech, ASEAN, South Asia & GCNA at Standard Chartered, commented, “Our collaboration with FalconX underscores our commitment to advancing the digital asset ecosystem. As institutional demand for digital assets continues to grow, we’re proud to provide the banking infrastructure that enables firms like FalconX to deliver world-class trading and financing solutions to institutional clients.”
The agreement marks a step forward in the convergence of banking and crypto infrastructure, allowing FalconX clients to access Standard Chartered’s currency network and settlement rails while operating within an institutional-grade digital asset platform.
FalconX Executed First Block Trade of SOL Futures
FalconX recently executed the first-ever block trade of CME Group’s newly launched Solana (SOL) futures product with StoneX in a move that highlights the accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets like SOL. The digital asset prime broker continues to serve as a key liquidity provider for CME Group’s comprehensive suite of cryptocurrency derivatives.
This SOL futures trade showcases FalconX’s ability to connect institutional investors with cryptocurrency products in a secure, compliant environment. FalconX offers access to global digital asset liquidity and a full range of trading services. FalconX Bravo, Inc., a FalconX affiliate, was the first CFTC-registered swap dealer focused on cryptocurrency derivatives.
CME Group launched SOL futures to address the increasing institutional demand for regulated access to digital assets beyond bitcoin and ether as Solana continues to attract growing developer and institutional interest. SOL and Micro SOL futures provide investors with capital-efficient ways to manage exposure, execute sophisticated hedging strategies, and expand their crypto portfolios within a trusted and compliant trading venue.
SOL futures were launched with 2 different lot sizes: 25 SOL and 50 SOL to provide a way for institutional traders to control and hedge their risks.
