The $5,000 Gold Breakout: Why January 2026 is the Turning Point for Tokenized Gold

The $5,000 Gold Breakout: Why January 2026 is the Turning Point for Tokenized Gold

As 2026 kicks off, a “perfect storm” in the global economy has reignited an age-old obsession with a high-tech twist. Gold has shattered the psychological $5,000 barrier, recently trading as high as $5,312 per ounce – a 22% gain in January alone.  Leading the charge are industry giants Paxos and Tether, both of which reported […]

Gold vs. Bitcoin 2026: What Does Surging Gold Prices Mean for Crypto?

Gold vs. Bitcoin 2026: What Does Surging Gold Prices Mean for Crypto?

Is the “Digital Gold” narrative dead, or is it finally coming of age? As of late January 2026, a historic divide has opened in global markets. While Gold (XAU) has rocketed to a breathtaking $5,300 per ounce, shattering records daily, Bitcoin (BTC) is stuck in a consolidation phase near $88,000, roughly 30% below its October […]

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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