Singapore’s push to blend traditional finance withblockchain technology gained a boost after Standard Chartered partnered withDCS Card Centre to support DeCard, a new credit card designed for stablecoinspending in everyday transactions. Banking Meets BlockchainUnder the partnership, Standard Chartered will act asDeCard’s principal banking partner in Singapore, managing fiat and stablecoinsettlements as well as cardholder top-up processing and account management. The bank will also oversee treasury, liquidity, andforeign exchange hedging through its Financial Markets division.This collaboration is initially limited to Singaporebut is expected to expand to other major markets. The move comes as demandgrows for regulated digital-asset payment infrastructure that combines theefficiency of blockchain with the stability of conventional finance.Bridging TradFi and DeFiStandard Chartered’s virtual account and APIinfrastructure will enable DCS to assign unique virtual accounts to each DeCarduser. This feature allows real-time identification and reconciliation ofincoming payments, improving visibility and reducing operational friction.The partnership underscores a growing trend in Asia’sfinancial sector, where regulated banks are deepening their engagement withdigital assets. For Standard Chartered, the DeCard deal highlights its ongoingstrategy to connect the traditional financial system with blockchain-poweredinnovations — without compromising transparency or compliance.Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.