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. […]

Top 10 Stablecoins in 2025: Which Ones Are the Safest?

Top 10 Stablecoins in 2025: Which Ones Are the Safest?

The stablecoin market has become an essential pillar of the digital asset economy, providing critical infrastructure for liquidity, settlement, and payments. But as the market grows, so does the scrutiny from institutional investors, regulators, and businesses. In 2025, the question isn’t whether stablecoins matter; it’s which ones can be trusted. The ecosystem is rapidly evolving […]

The End of the Dollar: How Stablecoins Are Forging the Future of Money

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As global financial systems show their age and limitations, a new class of digital assets is emerging to solve the very problems that have long plagued cross-border payments and accessible store-of-value solutions. Pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar, stablecoins represent the missing link between the traditional financial world and the digital asset ecosystem. […]

The Clock is Ticking: Why Payment Companies Can’t Ignore Stablecoins Adoption

Stablecoins Are Reshaping Payments

Stablecoins are no longer a crypto niche—they’re reshaping the global payment infrastructure. For payment companies, the decision isn’t if they should integrate stablecoins, but how fast. With regulators building frameworks and major brands quietly piloting integrations, the competitive advantage of being early is rapidly shrinking. Delaying action could mean losing market share, relevance, and future […]

How Banks and Institutions Can Harness Stablecoins

Harness Stablecoins: Revenue Growth for Banks and Institutions

Introduction: $26 Billion in Savings by 2028 — The Stablecoin Opportunity You Can’t Ignore In 2025, Juniper Research forecasted that stablecoins could save businesses over $26 billion annually by 2028—a reflection of how these fiat-pegged digital assets are transforming payment infrastructure, liquidity, and capital efficiency across global markets. Recent regulatory milestones – including Hong Kong’s […]

South Korea Pioneers Stablecoin Legislation: Impact on Digital Finance

South Korea Pioneers Stablecoin Legislation

South Korea is actively pursuing significant legislation to enable local stablecoin issuance, aiming to evolve its cryptocurrency landscape. Newly elected President Lee Jae-myung and the ruling Democratic Party have introduced the Digital Asset Basic Act, a comprehensive framework designed to foster innovation, enhance transparency, and solidify the nation’s digital economy leadership. This legislative push signals […]

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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