May 18, 2026 4:03 PM

Standard Chartered is proving that the future of crypto isn't decentralized—it’s being swallowed by the 172-year-old banks it was meant to replace. By acquiring Zodia Custody and launching its own crypto brokerage, this giant is positioning itself as the ultimate gatekeeper of digital assets. If the world's oldest banks own the infrastructure, is the "crypto revolution" officially over? Or is institutional control the only way for crypto to survive? What’s your take?
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