Svmuu reported that SC Ventures, the venture capital arm of Standard Chartered, has invested in GSR, a crypto trading and market-making firm, valuing it at over $1 billion in this round. Founded in 2013 by former Goldman Sachs traders, GSR is currently in talks with strategic investors for further financing, potentially raising up to $150 million to expand its business operations.
This investment marks SC Ventures' first time becoming an external shareholder of GSR. The two parties plan to collaborate on integrating traditional finance with the crypto market and enhancing the accessibility of tokenized products. GSR's business encompasses crypto trading, market making, advisory services, asset management, and venture capital. (Bloomberg)
Standard Chartered's venture arm, SC Ventures, invests in crypto market maker GSR at a valuation exceeding $1 billion
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