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MANAMA, Bahrain—Singapore Gulf Bank on April 7 partnered with the 240-year-old BNY, allowing the licensed digital bank’s crypto clients to directly invest in U.S. government securities for the first time.
The partnership adds a leading U.S. dollar clearing provider to SGB's network and onboards the bank to BNY's Fixed Income Brokerage platform, according to a company announcement. The move is the latest step in SGB’s strategy to build a compliant banking stack that integrates both digital and traditional currencies.
The deal enables SGB clients to allocate capital from digital assets into money market funds and U.S. Treasury bills. This expands on SGB’s existing 24/7 USD settlement capabilities, which already integrate with J.P. Morgan’s Wire 365 network. BNY, a global financial services giant, oversees $57.8 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of September 30, 2025.
This collaboration provides a significant, regulated bridge for capital to flow from the volatile crypto ecosystem into stable, yield-bearing traditional assets. For SGB, which is backed by Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, it strengthens its institutional banking stack, positioning it as a key link between digital and traditional finance under the oversight of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Singapore Gulf Bank is a fully licensed digital wholesale bank aiming to bridge traditional finance and the digital asset economy. BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and has been in operation for over 240 years, providing a vast range of financial services to institutions and corporations globally.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
