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.
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NFT & Digital Art
In April 2022, Netz acquired the Pudgy Penguins NFT project for 750 ETH (approximately $2.5 million at the time), aiming to revitalize the brand and expand its reach.
Under his leadership, Pudgy Penguins launched a line of physical toys available in retailers such as Walmart and Amazon.
These toys include QR codes that grant access to Pudgy World, a metaverse experience, thereby introducing blockchain technology to a broader audience.
Netz's entrepreneurial journey began with roles at companies like Ring Doorbell, where he contributed to significant growth.
He later ventured into drop shipping and held executive positions at various firms, including serving as CMO of Von Dutch and Gel Blaster.
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October 12, 2026
The announcement adds RLUSD to Standard Chartered's expanding roster of digital-asset services.
October 12, 2026
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