Bitcoin or Gold? Wealth Preservation During the 2026 US-Iran Conflict

Bitcoin or Gold? Wealth Preservation During the 2026 US-Iran Conflict

On the morning of March 3, 2026, the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world’s traded oil flows. Within hours: Brent crude surged past $119 per barrel Gold peaked at $5,626.80 per ounce before pulling back Bitcoin fell to roughly […]

Gold in 2026: Why Geopolitical Conflict Is Driving Digital Tokenization

Gold in 2026: Why Geopolitical Conflict Is Driving Digital Tokenization Meta

In March 2026, global markets woke up to a seismic jolt. Coordinated military strikes in the Middle East triggered a historic flight to safety, and gold responded as it always has. Trading volumes on the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) hit record daily highs, and in a single 24-hour period, gold added significant weight to […]

Why Bitcoin Is the World’s New “Reserve Asset” in March 2026

Why Bitcoin Is the Sovereign Store of Value in 2026

Amid geopolitical shockwaves in the Middle East, Bitcoin (BTC) surged nearly 5% within a single session after an initial dip, briefly touching $70,000, erasing war-driven losses within hours. At the same time, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $458 million in a single day, one of the strongest inflow sessions of the quarter. That moment crystallized […]

Ooi Sang Kuang

Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ooi is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of OCBC Bank, Singapore. He served as a Special Advisor in Bank Negara Malaysia and, prior to that, was the Deputy Governor and a Member of the Board of Directors.

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