Why Firms Are Moving to Institutional On-Chain Settlements in 2026

Why Firms Are Moving to On-Chain Settlements in 2026

Key Takeaways: Settlement is getting faster. On-chain rails transition transactions from T+1/T+2 delays to near-instant finality, freeing up capital that would otherwise sit idle in transit. Regulation is making adoption easier. Major global regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act and MiCA give institutions a clear, compliant playbook for using stablecoins and tokenized assets. Assets are […]

How Programmable Smart Contracts Automate Complex Supply Chain Milestone Payments

How Programmable Smart Contracts Automate Complex Supply Chain Milestone Payments

Key Takeaways Traditional milestone payments are severely delayed by fragmented supply chain data and rigid settlement rails, trapping immense working capital. As global trade scales in complexity, manual cross-system reconciliations often trigger blanket payment freezes over minor invoice disputes. Programmable smart contracts bridge this gap by automatically verifying data feeds and instantly releasing funds the […]

On-Chain T-Bills: Navigating Tokenized U.S. Treasuries for Corporate Cash Management

On-Chain T-Bills: Navigating Tokenized U.S. Treasuries for Corporate Cash Management

Key Takeaways Conventional U.S. Treasury positions are often bound by rigid banking hours, slower settlement windows, and inefficient collateral pipelines that limit agility in fast-paced corporate environments.  Tokenized U.S. Treasuries have scaled past $11 billion in market capitalization, evolving from an experimental concept into a highly liquid, yielding institutional alternative.   By digitizing how reserves are […]

Best Hardware Wallet for Altcoins: 2026 Ultimate Guide

Best Hardware Wallet for Altcoins (2026 Guide): Top Picks & Security Tips

Key Takeaways Rising multi-billion dollar crypto thefts and high-profile exchange hacks have turned self-custody into an absolute necessity rather than an optional security hobby.  Managing a diverse altcoin portfolio is uniquely complex because assets are scattered across fragmented blockchains (like EVM, Solana, and UTXO) requiring distinct app interfaces, network coverages, and signing workflows. This guide […]

Crypto Sanctions Risk: 5 Red Flags Your Provider Is Non-Compliant

Crypto Sanctions Risk: 5 Red Flags Your Provider Is Non-Compliant

Key Takeaways Crypto providers face heavy enforcement and sanctions not just for malicious intent, but for negligent compliance and unchecked exposure to high-risk jurisdictions. Relying on a provider with weak financial crime defenses poses an immediate operational, legal, and reputational threat to your organization.  Compliance gaps in ongoing transaction monitoring, multi-chain visibility, and geolocation tracking […]

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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