October 12, 2026
Standard Chartered Custody Service for Ripple's RLUSD
The announcement adds RLUSD to Standard Chartered's expanding roster of digital-asset services.
BLOCKCHAIN • CRYPTOCURRENCY • NARRATIVE JOURNALISM
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NFT & Digital Art
Background and Early Life:Daniel Cheung holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University, class of 2018, indicating a strong foundational background in business and finance.Career Progression:Before diving into crypto, Cheung worked at Jennison Associates LLC, gaining traditional finance experience.He then transitioned to the crypto space, initially with Syncracy Capital before co-founding Pangea Fund Management in 2022 with Ryan Watkins.Key Achievements in Crypto/Web3:Co-founded Syncracy Capital, emphasizing concentrated investments in promising crypto projects.Launched Pangea Fund Management, raising $85 million for their venture in a competitive market.Known for his strategic insights on Solana, Filecoin, and the integration of AI in blockchain technologies.Notable Projects or Companies Founded/Led:Syncracy Capital: A hedge fund focusing on high-conviction investments in the crypto market.Pangea Fund Management: A thesis-driven fund targeting established tokens rather than solely early-stage investments.Significant Controversies or Challenges:Involved in a legal dispute in 2023, claiming a $2.7 million loss due to an alleged crypto investment scam, highlighting the risks in the unregulated crypto space.Current Status and Recent Activities:Continues to lead Syncracy Capital, sharing insights and predictions on crypto trends, especially around AI and blockchain convergence.Actively engages on social platforms, offering advice and market analysis.Impact on the Crypto/Web3 Space:Cheung has influenced investment strategies within the crypto community by advocating for high-conviction, concentrated investments.His forecasts and analyses have shaped market sentiment, particularly around Solana and AI integration in blockchain.
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