---
title: "Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/standard-chartered-becomes-first-global-bank-to-offer-direct-usdc-access-to-institutions/
date: 2026-07-02
modified: 2026-07-02
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC."
categories:
  - "Crypto News"
tags:
  - "Bank"
  - "BUSINESS"
  - "circle"
  - "Institutions"
  - "Standard Chartered"
  - "usdc"
word_count: 18
---

# Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions

Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC.