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Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Launches Gold-and Forex-Backed ‘Structured Currency’
6.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a foreign exchange and gold-backed “structured currency” to replace the struggling local currency. The structured currency banknotes will be “fully convertible into the reserve currency on demand.” The central bank has also reduced...
Bitcoin’s Acceptance as 'Digital Gold' May Spur Demand From New Investors: Coinbase
5.4.2024
Gold has outperformed after the Federal Reserve expressed a cautious stance on the pace of future interest-rate cuts, the report said
Precious Metals Shine: Gold Hits Record High, Silver Sees Substantial Gains
4.4.2024
The price of gold continues to hit unprecedented highs, with one troy ounce of .999 fine gold now trading at $2,298. Silver is also beginning to ride the wave of gold’s recent uptrend, with its value climbing 3.64% on Wednesday surpassing the $27 per ounce mark. Gold’s Historic Ascent...
Markets Tumble as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Diminish
3.4.2024
Attention is riveted on the Federal Reserve’s assembly set for May 1, with widespread anticipation that the U.S. central banking authority might lower the federal funds rate at this juncture of the year. Currently, market forecasts suggest a rate reduction is very unlikely, and Cleveland...
DeFi Protocol Cega's New Options Product Marries Gold, Ether to Offer Up to 83% Yield
2.4.2024
The new offering called "Gold Rush" offers a trifecta of decent return, market exposure and protection from losses
HSBC Launches Tokenized Gold Product Targeting Hong Kong Market
2.4.2024
HSBC, the London-based financial institution, launched the first bank-backed tokenized gold product for its customers in Hong Kong. HSBC Gold Token will allow retail investors to purchase tokenized gold from their smartphones using the bank’s online app, democratizing access to these gold...
Convicted UK Woman Found With $4B in BTC, the SEC Seeks $2B Fine From Ripple, and More — Week in Review
31.3.2024
A London woman has been convicted for money laundering, having been found with over $4.3 billion in bitcoin, which she converted into physical assets. The SEC is seeking a nearly $2 billion fine from Ripple Labs in a landmark XRP lawsuit, a move Ripple’s CEO deems unprecedented....
Peter Schiff Warns of Severe Economic Repercussions, Highlights Inflation and Money Supply Concerns
30.3.2024
In a recent analysis, economist Peter Schiff draws stark comparisons between the current U.S. economic optimism and the prelude to the 2008 financial crisis. Schiff, leveraging his expertise, warns of impending financial turmoil, emphasizing the critical role of money supply in understanding...
Silver Left Behind as Gold Claims the Spotlight With Record Price Spike to $2,233 per Ounce
30.3.2024
This week, the value of gold soared to an unprecedented peak, hitting $2,233 per troy ounce as of March 29. In contrast, silver has not exhibited the same level of brilliance, with its value standing at $24.97 per troy ounce, a significant 91% decline from its all-time high of $47.91 on March...
HSBC Launches Gold Token Service for Retail Investors in Hong Kong
27.3.2024
Banking giant HSBC is now allowing retail investors in Hong Kong to buy real gold through digital tokens. The new gold investment is available through the bank’s online banking service and app.
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HSBC’s Gold Token Goes Live for Retail Investors in Hong Kong
27.3.2024
The bank is claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real world asset aimed at retail investors
Report: China Could Be Hoarding Over 5,300 Tonnes of Gold, Might Create Price ‘Perfect Storm’
24.3.2024
A recent report from Jan Nieuwenhuijs, an expert in the Chinese gold market, has found that the actual gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China might comprise over 5,300 tonnes, dwarfing official numbers. Nieuwenhuijs explains China might be a driving force behind increasing gold...
Turkish Citizens Seek Refuge in Gold and Stablecoins Amid Surging 67% Inflation Rate
24.3.2024
According to February 2024’s latest inflation data, Turkey faces an inflation rate exceeding 67%, amid ongoing currency devaluation and a declining lira against the U.S. dollar. Recent findings suggest that in an effort to safeguard their wealth, Turks are increasingly turning to gold, with...
Peter Schiff Highlights Problem With Owning Bitcoin ETF — BTC Investors Respond Self-Custody Is Key
22.3.2024
Gold bug Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the issue Schiff pinpointed isn’t unique to bitcoin ETFs. This discussion has reignited calls for self-custody among crypto proponents. Peter Schiff’s Warning Prompts...
Powell: Economy Progresses but Inflation Still ‘Too High’ to Adjust Benchmark Rate
20.3.2024
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) declared that there will be no change to the federal funds rate for the time being. The committee emphasized its intention not to lower the target rate until there is “greater confidence that inflation is moving...
Analysts See Gold Reaching $2,600 per Ounce Amid Strong Market Demand
19.3.2024
While bitcoin experienced a 12% decrease following its all-time high last week, gold has shown relative stability over the past five days, with only a slight 1% decline in the same period. In a similar vein to crypto enthusiasts, advocates for gold predict that the metal will continue its upward...
Gold Investors Aren't Switching Into Bitcoin, JPMorgan Says
15.3.2024
Outflows from gold exchange-traded funds and a surge in bitcoin ETF inflows fueled speculation investors were shifting from the precious metal into the cryptocurrency
Speculators And Retails Are Driving Latest Bitcoin Rally, Says JPMorgan
14.3.2024
JPMorgan analysts remain bearish on Bitcoin’s near-term future, believing the asset’s current rally is attributable to retail and speculative institutions.
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Peter Schiff Downplays Importance of Bitcoin Halving — Discusses ‘What Matters Most’ for BTC Price
14.3.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has downplayed the significance of the upcoming bitcoin halving, emphasizing a different factor that will drive the price of the cryptocurrency. He believes what matters the most is “how much of the current supply holders want to sell, not what miners...
Israeli Crypto Firm Launches Pilot for First Shekel-Backed Stablecoin
14.3.2024
Israel has taken a significant step in the cryptocurrency domain by green-lighting a pilot for BILS, the first stablecoin pegged to the New Israeli Shekel. Bits of Gold and Israeli Authority Launch BILS Stablecoin in Regulatory Sandbox The initiative, spearheaded by the crypto broker Bits of Gold...