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ZEC $1,305 Standard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral deal
The UK banking giant launched institutional RLUSD custody on the XRP Ledger and is pursuing a collateral integration with LMAX Group for institutional traders.
Key takeaways
- Custody launched October 12. Standard Chartered's institutional RLUSD custody on the XRP Ledger went live on October 12, 2026.
- LMAX deal is pending. The planned RLUSD collateral integration with LMAX Group is not yet live, pending final approvals and testing.
- Regulated via DIFC branch. The custody service is offered through Standard Chartered's DIFC branch, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
What happened
On October 12, 2026, Standard Chartered announced the launch of institutional custody services for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, accessible via the bank's Dubai International Financial Centre branch. The service gives eligible institutional clients access to the bank's digital asset custody infrastructure to hold and manage RLUSD.
The bank also confirmed plans to work with Ripple and LMAX Group to enable RLUSD as eligible trading collateral for institutional users. Under the planned collateral-mirroring model, LMAX would recognize the value of RLUSD holdings kept in Standard Chartered's custody without requiring clients to transfer tokens to the trading platform.
The planned collateral capabilities are not yet live, and remain subject to final documentation, testing, regulatory requirements and internal approvals. Standard Chartered has been contacted for further details and will provide updates when a response is received.
Why it matters
The move represents a step toward broader institutional adoption of stablecoins for trading and collateral purposes. By allowing clients to keep RLUSD in bank custody while using it as trading collateral, the model aims to reduce transfer-related risks and improve capital efficiency for institutional market participants.
Background
- Ripple and LMAX Group first announced a partnership in January 2026 to expand institutional use of RLUSD.
What is still unclear
- The timeline for the launch of the RLUSD collateral integration with LMAX Group is not specified, as the project is still pending final approvals, testing and regulatory checks.
Questions readers ask
Is Standard Chartered's RLUSD custody live?
Yes, institutional custody for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger is live as of October 12, 2026, via Standard Chartered's DIFC branch.
Can RLUSD be used as trading collateral on LMAX now?
No, the planned RLUSD collateral integration with LMAX Group is not yet live, pending final approvals, testing and regulatory checks.
Which regulator oversees Standard Chartered's RLUSD custody service?
The service is offered through Standard Chartered's DIFC branch, which is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
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