BNY Tokenized Deposits

BNY Tokenized Deposits

Case Study: BNY’s Tokenized Deposit Pilot Background In January 2025, BNY (Bank of New York Mellon) launched a tokenized deposit service marking a significant step by a major global custodian bank into blockchain-based financial infrastructure. As one of the...
Budget Saving Strategies 2026

Budget Saving Strategies 2026

Case Study: The Rivera Family’s Financial Transformation Background: The Martinez family in Chicago represents a typical middle-income household struggling with paycheck-to-paycheck living in late 2025. Maria (35) works as an administrative assistant earning...
Visa Tokenization

Visa Tokenization

Executive Summary Singapore has emerged as a critical testing ground for Visa’s tokenization strategy, positioning itself at the intersection of payment innovation and regulatory leadership in Asia-Pacific. As part of a broader regional ecosystem where Visa...
Online Child Safety

Online Child Safety

Executive Summary The global landscape of online child safety is undergoing rapid transformation as platforms implement age verification technologies, governments introduce stricter regulations, and privacy advocates raise concerns. This case study examines recent...
Funan Mall Dining Experience

Funan Mall Dining Experience

Overall Ambience & Atmosphere Funan Mall has undergone a remarkable transformation from its former identity as a dated IT mall into a modern, vibrant dining and shopping destination at City Hall. The revitalized space seamlessly blends high-tech features with a...
US Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

US Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

Case Study: Operation Hawkeye Strike Background Context The January 10, 2026 strikes represent a significant escalation in US counterterrorism operations following a critical incident in Palmyra, Syria. The December 13 attack marked a concerning development as the...
Venezuela Sanctions Relief

Venezuela Sanctions Relief

Case Study: Singapore’s Position in Venezuela-U.S. Relations Current Context The potential lifting of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela represents a significant geopolitical and economic shift. Singapore, as a major global trading hub and oil refining center, has...
Iran Protests 2025-2026

Iran Protests 2025-2026

Case Study: The London Embassy Incident Background The January 10, 2026 incident at Iran’s London embassy represents a symbolic flashpoint in ongoing protests against the Islamic Republic. What began as demonstrations over economic grievances on December 28,...
U.S. Bancorp Investment Analysis

U.S. Bancorp Investment Analysis

As U.S. Bancorp approaches its critical fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release on January 20, 2026, Singapore-based investors face a complex investment landscape shaped by contrasting dynamics between American regional banks and Southeast Asian financial institutions....