Standard Chartered has launched the world’s first tokenized deposits offering in Hong Kong Standard Chartered (@StanChart) launches its first-ever tokenized deposits solution in Hong Kong. Programmable commercial cash will be available in the corporate ecosystem through the HKMA's Project Ensemble framework. The solution enables round-the-clock interbank clearing through real-time central bank digital currency. Initial participants such as China AMC, Finloop and Panther Trade have started settling tokenized money market funds on this platform. The digital custodial services are powered by @FireblocksHQ and @HashKeyGroup.

Standard Chartered-backed Anchorpoint plans native minting and redemption of its licensed Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HKDAP on @solana ($SOL), under a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn). Story:

Standard Chartered Q3 Earnings: • Pretax Profit: $2.30B (est $2.09B) • Oper Income: $5.80B (est $5.63B) • Expects FY2026 Net Interest Income Growth Of Around 4% Y/Y At Constant Currency • Sees FY2026 Oper Income Growth Above 5% To 7% Range At Constant Currency, Excluding Notable Items

Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of crypto custodian Zodia Custody, five months after its non-binding offer was accepted. No price or closing date was disclosed, and the deal still needs regulatory approval.