Standard Chartered scores 8/16, DBS scores 7/16 on the CBL criteria. The winner depends on what your money needs to do; here is every criterion side by side.
| Standard Chartered | DBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts exchange transfers | partial | partial |
| Stablecoin off-ramp | partial | partial |
| Business accounts for Web3 | partial | partial |
| Custody | yes | yes |
| Staking and yield | partial | no |
| Card | no | no |
| Multiple jurisdictions | yes | partial |
| Open to retail | no | partial |
The short verdict: Standard Chartered leads overall (8 to 7). Health: Watch. Check each profile for fine print and P2P tolerance before deciding.