The service employs a closed loop model for custody and settlement that prevents assets from being transferred to external wallets, a move designed to reduce exposure to third party risks. Trading spreads for bitcoin and ether via the internal platform run up to 2%.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Standard Chartered Becomes First International Bank for UAE Bitcoin Trading
Crypto6 days ago
Eligible professional investors in the Middle East can now buy and sell digital assets through Zodia Markets using their existing bank accounts. Standard Chartered is the first international bank in the UAE to offer direct crypto trading in this manner, operating under a license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to serve affluent clients.
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