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 <li>Standard Chartered sees DATs as market differentiators</li>
 <li>Ethereum is better positioned to benefit than Bitcoin or Solana</li>
 <li>mNAV collapses highlight the urgency for robust digital treasuries</li>
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<p>Standard Chartered has made a bold statement in the crypto space, saying that <strong>Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs)</strong> are set to become critical tools for market differentiation. As decentralized finance continues to evolve, the bank believes firms that effectively manage on-chain treasuries will gain a clear competitive edge.</p>
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<p>The timing of this comment is notable. It comes shortly after recent <strong>market NAV (mNAV) collapses</strong>, which have shaken investor confidence in traditional decentralized asset management. These collapses have highlighted the fragility of current treasury models, especially in volatile markets, and pushed institutions to consider more stable, transparent alternatives like DATs.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-ethereum-gets-the-edge-over-bitcoin-and-solana-strong"><strong>Ethereum Gets the Edge Over Bitcoin and Solana</strong></h2>
<p>Interestingly, Standard Chartered points out that not all blockchains will benefit equally from the rise of digital asset treasuries. According to the bank, <strong>Ethereum (ETH)</strong> is in the best position to benefit due to its mature smart contract infrastructure and deep DeFi ecosystem.</p>
<p>In contrast, <strong>Bitcoin (BTC)</strong> lacks the programmability to handle complex treasury functions, while <strong>Solana (SOL)</strong>, despite its speed and low costs, is still maturing in terms of institutional adoption and ecosystem stability.</p>
<p>Ethereum’s flexible environment enables sophisticated financial instruments and governance protocols, making it the go-to network for organizations building out on-chain treasuries. This could mean growing demand for ETH, particularly as more institutions look to diversify and protect their digital assets post-mNAV failures.</p>
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   <p>LATEST: Standard Chartered says digital asset treasuries will drive market differentiation following recent mNAV collapses, adding DATs benefit <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> better than <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$BTC</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$SOL</a>. <a href="https://t.co/uLswy3ZWEa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/uLswy3ZWEa</a></p>— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cointelegraph/status/1967770561414623547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 16, 2025</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-institutional-shift-toward-on-chain-finance-strong"><strong>Institutional Shift Toward On-Chain Finance</strong></h2>
<p>The remarks from Standard Chartered reflect a broader <strong>institutional shift toward on-chain finance</strong>. As digital asset management becomes more nuanced, firms will likely adopt treasuries that are transparent, programmable, and efficient.</p>
<p>In this new environment, the <strong>ability to deploy, manage, and grow digital assets on-chain</strong> will separate leaders from laggards. Ethereum’s ecosystem is well-positioned to lead this change, potentially reshaping how businesses interact with crypto and DeFi over the long term.</p>
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