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JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum
4.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning trust in fiat currencies. Both institutional and retail...
Digital Asset’s Canton Network tokenizes gold, Eurobonds, gilts
2.10.2024
After a successful US Treasurys project, Digital Asset has turned its attention to collateralizing more bonds and gold
Tokenization Allows More Efficient Collateral Transfers, Digital Asset, Euroclear and World Gold Council Found in Pilot Project
2.10.2024
Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran ‘will pay’ for attack
2.10.2024
The price of Bitcoin fell around $4,000 after Iran fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
Middle East Tensions Trigger Equities Sell-Off, Bitcoin Drops to $60,246
1.10.2024
On Tuesday, major U.S. stock indices, including the Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Russell 2000, and S&P 500, all closed in negative territory, driven by growing concerns over potential conflict escalation in the Middle East. According to the U.S. State Department, Iran...
Central Bank of Tanzania to Hoard 20% of Total Gold Exports
1.10.2024
The Central Bank of Tanzania will purchase 20% of all the gold directed for exports as the country prepares to diversify its reserves. The movement is seen as a reaction to the current acceleration of gold prices, with Tanzania aiming to amass at least 6 tones of gold this financial year. Mining...
Bitcoin Slides Below $63K, Diverging from Gold as Middle East Tensions Flare Up
1.10.2024
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq also fell on a report that Iran was preparing an imminent missile attack on Israel
Ripple Joins Meld Gold to Launch Tokenized Gold & Silver on XRPL
1.10.2024
Meld Gold, a digital platform that allows investors to buy and sell gold in digital form, has confirmed…
UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings
1.10.2024
Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies...
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil
1.10.2024
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets...
Ghana Launches Gold Coin Priced in Local Currency
30.9.2024
Ghana’s central bank launched a gold coin to boost domestic savings and manage liquidity. The coins are available in October and priced based on the London Bullion Market Association auction price. Despite efforts to strengthen the cedi, Ghana’s currency continues to depreciate against...
Sound Money Defense League Executive: Gold Protects Against Inflation, Fiat Risks
29.9.2024
In a recent interview with Kitco News, Jp Cortez, the executive director of the Sound Money Defense League, discussed the growing sound money movement across the United States. Cortez emphasized the significance of legislative wins, such as the removal of sales taxes on precious metals in...
Zimbabwe Devalues Gold-Backed Currency by 44%
28.9.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has devalued the Zimbabwe Gold (Zig) by 44%, causing the currency to plummet from 13.98 to 24.3 against the U.S. dollar. This drastic move addresses rising exchange rate volatility and inflationary pressures that have plagued the economy since August. According...
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold — Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Mike McGlone — Hedge Funds Push Gold Toward $3K Amid Global Market Uncertainty
25.9.2024
In a recent interview, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, emphasized the significant role of hedge funds in gold’s ongoing price surge. McGlone shared his insights on the impact of macroeconomic factors, including China’s economic slowdown and the Federal...
Blackrock’s Head of Crypto Sees Bitcoin as ‘Risk Off’ Asset Despite Stock Correlation
25.9.2024
Blackrock’s digital asset chief sees bitcoin as a “risk-off” asset even though it has shown a pattern aligned with U.S. stocks. He drew parallels between bitcoin and gold, pointing to its decentralized structure and limited supply as crucial factors setting it apart....
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank to Shield Gold-Backed Currency From Market Volatility
24.9.2024
Zimbabwe’s central bank governor, John Mushayavanhu, has stated that the bank might use its foreign currency reserves to protect the Zimbabwe Gold (zig) from severe market disruptions. He also pledged to maintain a tight monetary policy to ensure stable inflation and exchange rates. The...
UBS Favors Gold as ‘Most Preferred’ — Says ‘Hedging Properties Remain Attractive’
24.9.2024
UBS remains optimistic about gold’s potential, despite its current record highs. The Swiss investment bank highlights key factors, including the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and global geopolitical tensions that are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. UBS also notes that...
Bitcoin leads $321M crypto inflows following Fed rate reduction
23.9.2024
Digital asset investment products posted a second consecutive week of inflows last week, totaling $321 million, CoinShares reported