Standard Chartered Debuts Blockchain Tokenized Deposits in Hong Kong Standard Chartered has rolled out a tokenized deposit solution with Ant International, under Hong Kong’s Project Ensemble. Standard Chartered has launched a new blockchain-powered tokenized deposit solution under Hong Kong’s growing push toward onchain finance. The product allows real-time treasury and liquidity transfers across Hong Kong dollars, offshore yuan, and US dollars, operating on a 24/7 basis. According to reports, the system aims to improve cash management efficiency while maintaining the regulatory protections of traditional banking infrastructure. Standard Chartered has implemented the new product on Ant International’s Whale platform, with Ant becoming its first client. Both firms are members of the EnsembleTX industry group, which supports the adoption of tokenization across Hong Kong’s financial sector. The rollout forms part of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Project Ensemble. This multi-year initiative aimed at advancing the use of distributed ledger technology in wholesale finance. Since May 2024, Standard Chartered has also participated in the project’s Architecture Community. It has contributed to industry standards and has been testing real-world tokenization use cases in the region. The bank already offers online card tokenization for secure e-commerce transactions.
Crypto market recap: Bitcoin stabilizes near $87,000 The crypto market remains under pressure, with total market capitalization slipping 0.32% to roughly $2.93 trillion.
Bitcoin trades near $87,300, showing modest intraday gains but remaining lower on a weekly basis. Despite a slight rebound, Bitcoin is still down more than 3% over the past seven days, reflecting cautious positioning. Trading volumes remain elevated compared with early December, suggesting active repositioning rather than panic selling. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 22, signaling persistent fear across the market. Bitcoin’s relative stability contrasts with recent volatility seen earlier in the month. Market participants appear focused on defending key support zones rather than chasing upside. Confidence remains tentative as macro uncertainty continues to weigh on risk assets. $BTC
Bitcoin Now Less Volatile Than Nvidia as Investor Base Broadens, Says Bitwise Bitwise said Bitcoin is likely to remain less volatile than Nvidia (NVDA) through 2026. Bitcoin’s price swings are becoming more restrained, with the cryptocurrency now showing lower volatility than Nvidia shares in 2025, a shift Bitwise says reflects a maturing and more diversified investor base. $BTC #TrumpTariffs #USNonFarmPayrollReport #CPIWatch #CryptoRally
Circle 與 LianLian Global 合作探索穩定幣支付 Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) 的附屬公司,透過其受監管實體發行的穩定幣 USDC,於週三宣布已與持牌的跨境支付提供商 LianLian Global 簽署了一份諒解備忘錄,以探索擴大 USDC 的使用。 $LINK
XRP 與 Chainlink:Lark Davis 引發辯論,稱 LINK “無限更好” Lark Davis 在 XRP 與 Chainlink 的辯論中表明瞭明確立場,並提供了無條件的評估。在 Rollup TV 節目中的一次採訪中,他表示 Chainlink “無限更好” 於 XRP,並說 LINK 更有可能提供更強勁的長期表現。他的言論重新點燃了在加密市場中流傳多年的辯論。 Davis 解釋說,他的觀點基於每個網絡所扮演的角色。在他的分析中,Chainlink 作爲生態系統的關鍵基礎設施運作,而 XRP 則維持在一個更封閉的循環中。他論點的核心圍繞跨鏈互操作協議(Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol),簡稱 CCIP。根據 Davis 的說法,該協議允許不同的區塊鏈和傳統系統安全地交換數據,擴展了 LINK 超越單一環境的覆蓋範圍。 $XRP $LINK