Keyrock, a Brussels-based digital asset firm, has achieved a $1.1 billion valuation following its Series C funding round led by SC Ventures, the investment arm of Standard Chartered, with continued backing from Ripple. Announced on March 31, the funding will bolster Keyrock's balance sheet, support service innovation, and facilitate acquisitions. Founded in 2017, Keyrock provides liquidity and trading infrastructure across centralized and decentralized markets, operating on 85 trading venues with over 220 employees in 37 countries. The investment underscores growing institutional demand for robust crypto market infrastructure as digital assets mature. SC Ventures CEO Alex Manson emphasized the importance of sophisticated liquidity infrastructure for the evolution of digital asset markets. Keyrock plans to expand its asset and wealth management division and pursue acquisitions to enhance its capabilities, signaling a strong commitment to future growth in tokenized finance.