Germany’s Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are now reportedly looking to expand their crypto operations in the U.S., per WSJ.
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are expanding crypto operations in the U.S., driven by President Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which has shifted since his 2021 skepticism when he called Bitcoin a “scam” (NPR, 2024).
Trump’s policy shift includes overhauling SEC regulations and approving a digital asset reserve, creating a favorable environment for banks to engage with crypto, as noted in a WSJ report (cryptonews.com, 2025).
This move aligns with a broader U.S. crypto market growth trend, with Grand View Research forecasting increased revenue through 2030, fueled by rising acceptance of digital assets for payments and trading (grandviewresearch.com).
