Institutional Crypto Shift: The $3.6T Future of Finance

BNY Mellon's $3.6 Trillion Digital Cash Forecast: What It Means for Your Portfolio Now

$3.6 trillion. According to BNY Mellon, that’s the staggering future value of the digital cash market—encompassing stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital money market funds—by 2030. This number isn’t a simple forecast; it’s a warning shot for any institution still hesitating. (Source: BNY “The Digital Revolution: Transforming Financial Market Infrastructure” Report) This monumental figure underscores a […]

From Trading to E-commerce: The Infrastructure Needed for Stablecoin Payments

From Trading to E-commerce: The Infrastructure Needed for Stablecoin Payments

Stablecoins once lived almost exclusively in the world of crypto trading, serving as a reliable bridge between volatile digital assets and traditional fiat currencies. But their role is expanding. Today, these digital dollars are moving into the mainstream, poised to reshape e-commerce and global commerce. For businesses, this transition represents a significant opportunity—but only if […]

Stablecoins vs CBDCs: What’s the Difference?

Stablecoins vs CBDCs: What's the Difference?

The digital money revolution is creating two distinct paths forward. On one side, private companies issue stablecoins backed by traditional assets. On the other hand, central banks develop their own digital currencies, known as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), with sovereign backing. Both stablecoins and CBDCs promise faster payments, lower costs, and increased financial inclusion. […]

Crypto Lending Explained for Businesses

Crypto Lending Explained for Businesses

Crypto lending is rapidly moving from a niche for individual investors to a strategic tool for exchanges and businesses. For decision-makers, understanding this financial instrument is no longer optional—it’s essential for maintaining a competitive edge. This shift brings both immense opportunity and critical questions about risk, profitability, and integration. This guide explains how crypto lending […]

Token2049 Singapore 2025: Dates, Speakers & Guide

Talk to ChainUp at TOKEN2049 Singapore

The World’s Largest Crypto Event TOKEN2049, the world’s largest crypto event, is set to return to Singapore in 2025. The conference brings together the leading voices in blockchain and digital assets, offering a global stage where industry decision-makers, innovators, and investors connect to share ideas, network, and shape the future of Web3. This year, ChainUp […]

Gemini’s $3.3B IPO: Crypto’s Unignorable Wall Street Debut

Gemini's $3.3B IPO: Crypto's Unignorable Wall Street Debut

In a move that solidifies the convergence of digital assets and traditional finance, the Gemini Space Station IPO has not just made a splash—it’s caused a tidal wave. Late Thursday, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss successfully priced its initial public offering, pulling in $425 million and achieving a market valuation of […]

Why More Financial Institutions Are Moving Into Tokenized Treasuries

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The fixed-income market is going digital—and U.S. Treasuries are leading the charge. As blockchain infrastructure matures and institutional appetite for real-world assets intensifies, tokenized Treasuries are no longer a futuristic concept. They’re already being issued, adopted, and scaled by some of the world’s largest asset managers. As of mid‑2025, the total on‑chain value of tokenized […]

Banks Are Betting Big on Blockchain: Over $100 Billion Invested Since 2020

Banks Are Betting Big on Blockchain: Over $100 Billion Invested Since 2020

The financial sector is undergoing a major transformation as traditional banks increase their investments in blockchain technology. According to a recent Ripple-backed report, global banks have invested over $100 billion in blockchain-related initiatives between 2020 and 2024, signaling a major shift toward digital assets.  The study, which analyzed 10,000+ blockchain deals and surveyed 1,800 finance […]

Why Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Is Rising And What It Means for Business Strategy

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Once dismissed as a speculative gamble, Bitcoin now sits alongside gold and Treasuries in the world’s most sophisticated portfolios. What changed? Institutional bitcoin adoption has accelerated, reshaping the asset’s market dynamics and narrative. Where Institutions Are Putting Their Money Now Spot Bitcoin ETFs are a major driver: Since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved […]

Ethereum Soars Past $3,700 as Institutional Floodgates Open – Is $5K Next?

Ethereum Soars Past $3,700 as Institutional Floodgates Open – Is $5K Next?

A silent revolution is transforming crypto markets: while Bitcoin makes headlines, Ethereum is quietly undergoing an institutional takeover, with ETH smashing through $3,700 as BlackRock, Tesla and various companies place their biggest bets yet. The growing interest in ETH is fueled by three key factors: record ETF inflows, corporate treasury acquisitions, and staking-enabled financial products, […]

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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