The post Standard Chartered CEO Predicts Blockchacom. Hong Kong aligns with fintech-driven economic strategies. Potential $20 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows expected. Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters announced on November 3 that both the bank and Hong Kong SAR leadership foresee eventual blockchain settlement for all transactions and full currency digitization. Winters’ statement underscores institutional and governmental commitment to blockchain, which could drive significant financial market shifts, impacting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, amid global digital currency trends.” This bold prediction underscores a strong commitment to blockchain integration and digital currency foresight. Standard Chartered is strategically aligning itself with governmental agendas, positioning for potential first-mover advantages as blockchain frameworks become prevalent. Yet, no public fund allocations or new projects were announced explicitly alongside this statement. Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research, Standard Chartered, “I would expect at least another $20 billion by year-end [in Bitcoin ETF inflows], a number which would make my $200, 000 year-end forecast possible.” Blockchain Adoption’s Broader Financial Implications Explained Did you know? Standard Chartered’s move echoes previous blockchain adoptions by global financial institutions, including pilots from BlackRock and JPMorgan, reinforcing the ongoing transition to digital assets. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $107,904. 20, with a market cap of formatNumber(2152011730482, 2) and dominance at 59. 53%. It has experienced a 1. 90% drop over the last 24 hours, contributing to a 90-day decrease of 5. 56%. Trading volume surged by 71. 14%, marking an active trading landscape. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 04: 02 UTC on November 3, 2025.