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
Rodney Yesep is a seasoned venture capitalist and entrepreneur with a rich background in supporting and scaling innovative startups within the technology and healthcare sectors.
Currently, he serves as a partner at Hack VC, a venture capital firm that collaborates with early-stage companies in the Web3 space, aiming to build the future of the internet.Before joining Hack VC, Rodney was an integral member of the venture team at AngelList, a platform that provides infrastructure to power the startup economy by connecting investors and innovators.
His role at AngelList involved identifying and supporting promising startups, thereby contributing to the growth of the tech ecosystem.In addition to his venture capital experience, Rodney was the first employee and operations lead at Angle Health, a modern health insurance platform that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2020 cohort.
At Angle Health, he played a pivotal role in establishing operational frameworks and scaling the company's services to meet the evolving needs of employers and members.Rodney's professional journey reflects a deep-seated commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of startups, particularly in the realms of Web3 technologies, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.
His expertise and strategic insights continue to influence the trajectory of emerging companies within these dynamic sectors.
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October 12, 2026
The announcement adds RLUSD to Standard Chartered's expanding roster of digital-asset services.
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