Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched SGB Net, a real-time, multi-currency clearing network for digital asset players.
For example, a stablecoin issuer operating across Asia can now instantly send and settle USD-equivalent payments to partners, avoiding the usual delays and costs tied to SWIFT wires. In a recent trend, digital-first banks like SGB are rapidly gaining traction in jurisdictions with forward-thinking regulations like Singapore, especially as traditional banking partners shy away from serving crypto clients.
SGB Net also gives users access to liquidity through partner providers with institutional-grade spreads, while supporting API-enabled fiat-to-crypto on/off ramps. Whether it’s OTC desks needing fast cash settlement or token issuers moving funds across borders, SGB Net is positioned to simplify the flow.
Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, believes that Bitcoin’s role in the global economy is poised for a major shift. He predicts that central banks and sovereign wealth funds will increasingly adopt Bitcoin. Not just as a long-term store of value, like gold, but also as a functional medium of exchange.
According to Sigel, this growing institutional interest could dramatically reshape global finance and drive Bitcoin’s price to as high as $3 million per token by 2050, signaling a bold future for the world’s leading crypto.
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BTCSingapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has announced the launch of its personal banking services. SGB simplifies international payments through seamless transfers and extensive foreign exchange support via wire transfers, SGB-issued cards, and crypto channels. SGB is supported by Bahrain’s Show more
🎯JUST IN: Matthew Sigel of VanEck says, “Central banks and sovereign wealth funds will become more aggressive in adopting Bitcoin, not only as a store of value but also as a medium of exchange.” He adds that this could drive $BTC to $3M per token by 2050 👀
