Investing in Gold During the US-Iran Conflict: The Case for Tokenized Bullion

Investing in Gold During the US-Iran Conflict: The Case for Tokenized Bullion

Geopolitical shocks don’t wait for markets to open. When military strikes involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran began on February 28, 2026, traditional bullion dealers were closed, leaving investors unable to act. Meanwhile, blockchain markets stayed active, with tokenized gold like PAXG and XAUt surging past $1 billion in volume and prices nearing $5,400 per […]

Oil in 2026: Why Tokenization Is Transforming the Global Energy Market

Oil in 2026: Why Tokenization Is Transforming the Global Energy Market

Oil tokenization is emerging as a critical new financial layer for commodities, offering a more resilient alternative to traditional trading systems in global oil markets. These markets remain highly vulnerable to unpredictable geopolitical shocks, while legacy trading infrastructure relies on slow, capital-intensive systems that struggle to adapt when conflicts disrupt supply chains.  As energy assets […]

How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) Safely Amid 2026 Geopolitical Unrest

How to Buy Bitcoin Safely During 2026 Geopolitical Unrest

Early 2026 geopolitical tensions have rattled global financial markets, sending shockwaves across traditional and digital asset classes alike. As regional conflicts escalated in late February, crude oil prices saw an immediate 13% spike in early March, eventually surging over 40% as the closure of key shipping lanes triggered a historic supply shock. Bitcoin (BTC) also […]

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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