Layer 2 Explained: How Second-Layer Networks Make Crypto Faster and Cheaper

Layer 2 Explained: How Second-Layer Networks Make Crypto Faster and Cheaper

Ever paid more in gas fees than the value of your actual transaction? That pain is exactly what Layer 2 networks aim to fix. Layer 2 (L2) solutions scale blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin by moving most activity off the main chain, then settling results back in highly compressed batches. You keep the security of […]

What Is TreasureNFT Marketplace?

TreasureNFT

TreasureNFT doesn’t just market itself as another Non Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace—it brands itself as the “world’s first encrypted NFT integrated marketplace based on algorithmic trading,” complete with AI pricing, fractional ownership, and multi-chain support. On the surface, it presents a next-generation NFT trading platform. But dig a little deeper and the picture changes. Multiple […]

Unlocking the Next Wave of User Adoption: A Business Guide to Account Abstraction

Unlocking the Next Wave of User Adoption: A Business Guide to Account Abstraction

Forget the technical jargon. Think of Account Abstraction (AA) not as a protocol upgrade, but as a user experience upgrade that you can finally build on top of the blockchain. Imagine if every new customer to your online store had to first build their own wallet, hand-craft a payment card, and buy a special currency […]

What Exactly Are Web3 Wallets?

What Exactly Are Web3 Wallets?

Are you treating Web3 wallets as simple storage tools, or as the core infrastructure driving secure digital asset operations? In a decentralized environment, wallets control access, enforce permissions, and enable everything from payments to identity management and governance. For both individual users and institutions, they have become the gateway to DeFi and the decentralized web. […]

Top 5 AI Crypto Tokens in 2025

Top 5 AI Crypto Tokens in 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the crypto ecosystem, from decentralized compute networks to on-chain data markets, and it is becoming one of the biggest drivers of new blockchain innovation. As blockchain shifts toward automation, scalability, and intelligent systems, AI is no longer an add-on. It is becoming core infrastructure. This shift is powering the […]

How Blockchain Bridges Move Billions and Connect Crypto Ecosystems

blockchain bridges

Blockchain bridges let value and data move between otherwise separate chains. Blockchains are siloed by design, so assets and smart contracts on one network can’t “see” or directly talk to another.  A bridge sits in the middle: it watches Chain A, proves that a specific event really happened there (for example, a user locked 10 […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Metaverse and Web3

A Beginner’s Guide to the Metaverse and Web3

The initial hype surrounding the Metaverse and Web3 may have quieted, but the underlying technologies have matured into powerful tools for B2B enterprises. In 2025, the focus has shifted from abstract concepts to tangible results. We are now seeing specialized, purpose-built metaverses like NVIDIA’s Omniverse for industrial digital twins and Siemens’ Xcelerator for collaborative engineering […]

Nasdaq XRP ETF Smashes Records, Unlocking Billions in Institutional Crypto Capital

XRP ETF Launches on Nasdaq: Shatters Record with $58M Debut

The first spot XRP ETF has officially begun trading on Wall Street, fundamentally bridging traditional finance with the digital asset world and immediately shattering records. Canary Capital’s XRP ETF (ticker XRPC) generated a massive $58 million in volume on its first day, marking the biggest debut for any of the nearly 900 ETF launches this […]

XSGD Explained: What Is This SGD-Backed Stablecoin?

XSGD Explained: What Is This SGD-Backed Stablecoin?

The stablecoin market has evolved beyond the dominance of USD-pegged tokens. Regional currencies are gaining traction as governments and financial institutions recognize the potential of blockchain-based digital assets. Among these emerging alternatives, XSGD stands out as a pioneering example of how regulated stablecoins can bridge traditional finance with decentralized networks. XSGD represents more than just […]

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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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