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One of the world’s leading banks, Standard Chartered, plans to launch a $250 million crypto investment fund in 2026 through its investment arm, SC Ventures. According to Bloomberg, the fund will focus on digital assets and cryptocurrencies within the financial services sector, responding to growing institutional interest.
Global Investment and Institutional Interest
SC Ventures executive Gautam Jain stated that the fund will pursue global investment opportunities and target long-term crypto treasury companies:
“We plan to launch the fund in 2026. Major investors from the Middle East will back it. We expect more institutional money to flow into crypto in the coming years.”
Jain also revealed plans to establish a separate $100 million Africa fund, though it is still unclear whether it will be directed toward crypto investments.
Bitcoin and Crypto Treasury Companies Perspective
Standard Chartered analysts continue to forecast that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by year-end. The team, led by Geoffrey Kendrick, has consistently maintained this outlook.
Bloomberg noted that details regarding which types of crypto treasury companies the fund will target remain undisclosed. Recently, firms accumulating significant amounts of Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana have drawn attention.
Strategic Goals in Crypto Investment
SC Ventures’ planned $250 million fund aims not only to invest directly in cryptocurrencies but also to support institutional investors’ long-term treasury strategies.
Its strategy focuses on leading layer-1 blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, ensuring crypto assets are integrated more effectively and securely into institutional portfolios. This approach reflects Standard Chartered’s growing interest in digital assets and its long-term vision for the sector.
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