Coinbase and Standard Chartered have announced an expansion of their institutional crypto services, targeting regulated markets with enhanced offerings. The partnership, centered in Singapore, now includes trade execution, custody, staking, and lending services. Additionally, it supports real-time fiat transfers and improved custody solutions tailored for banks and asset managers. This initiative aims to provide secure and compliant access to cryptocurrencies for large investors, while maintaining consumer services. The expansion comes amid mixed market sentiment, as indicated by the fear and greed index, with increased interest in altcoins among institutional players.