Crypto News Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions By Coin Gazette Editorial July 2, 2026 1 Min Read Comments Off on 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. Tags: BankBUSINESScircleInstitutionsStandard Charteredusdc