WHAT'S THE WAY FORWARD FOR BITCOIN?
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As of January 27, 2026, Bitcoin ($BTC ) is trading around $87,700 - $88,600 (With a live price of $88,300 at the time of writing) showing signs of consolidation after recent volatility. The cryptocurrency has been under pressure from macroeconomic factors, geopolitical tensions (such as U.S.-Iran issues), and market rotations away from risk assets. This has led to a choppy trading environment, with BTC struggling to reclaim higher levels like $90,000 while defending key supports. Short-Term Price Movement (1-30 D
Standard Chartered and Ant International collaborate to launch commercial blockchain tokenized deposit services
BlockBeats News, December 29 — Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) and Ant International jointly launched a blockchain-based tokenized deposit solution that supports 24/7 real-time fund transfers. The solution, developed collaboratively by both parties, enables seamless movement of HKD, offshore RMB, and USD, significantly enhancing global corporate cash management efficiency. The initiative was developed in partnership with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Project Ensemble and the Distributed Ledger Technology Regulatory Incubator. By tokenizing Ant International’s accounts on its proprietary blockchain-based cash management platform, Whale, the system ensures near real-time fund flows between various global entities under the client’s umbrella. Kevin Li, Chief Technology Officer of Ant International, stated that this collaboration combines Standard Chartered’s extensive banking expertise with Ant International’s proficiency in global payments and tokenization. “The new solution provides a seamless and secure working capital channel for global businesses, enhancing liquidity management capabilities.”