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With eyes on tokenized gold, the companies plan to merge and launch a gold-backed treasury business.
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Gold, a precious metal revered for centuries, holds an enduring appeal due to its rarity, beauty and intrinsic value. Throughout history, gold served as hard money, a term denoting currency backed by tangible assets, ensuring stability. Unlike fiat currencies, which derive value from government decree, gold’s value is intrinsic, making it a reliable medium of exchange and store of wealth.
Historically, various civilizations used gold coins for trade, establishing its universal acceptance. Gold-backed currencies provided economic stability, linking the value of money to a specific amount of gold. This system mitigated inflation risks, fostering trust in financial systems.
In contemporary finance, gold remains a reliable store of value, offering protection against economic uncertainties. Investors turn to gold during market downturns, reinforcing its status as a safe-haven asset. Additionally, the rise of cryptocurrencies led to Bitcoin (BTC) being dubbed “digital gold.” Bitcoin shares similarities with gold, such as scarcity and properties that make it a hard asset. Investors often correlate BTC with gold, highlighting its potential as a modern store of value.
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Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law allowing Texas residents to use precious metals for “day-to-day financial transactions” starting in May 2027.
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Data shows spot Bitcoin ETF inflows are largely unhedged, pointing to real institutional investor conviction and BTC’s growing role as a macro-driven financial asset.
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Institutional Bitcoin allocation is on the rise, while retail BTC holdings are falling in favor of altcoins with a strong ETF approval chances, such as XRP.
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The savvy Bitcoin investor made a 496-fold return on his initial $60,000 investment in 2013.
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Gold brushed its all-time highs amid Middle East tensions, while analysts say BTC still trades more like a risk asset than a safe haven.
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Oil price talk leads macro analysis amid Middle East tensions, but whether Bitcoin will suffer as a result is up for debate as traders see a BTC price comeback.
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Tether’s investment in Canada’s Elemental Altus Royalties follows the company’s strategy to “integrate long-term, stable assets such as gold and Bitcoin in its ecosystem.”
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Bitcoin’s correlation to stocks and uncertainty about the future of the US economy could cap BTC price gains below $110,000.
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Kyrgyzstan’s decision to enact clear crypto regulations in a region often marked by uncertainty is rapidly turning it into a potential safe harbor for decentralized finance.
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Bitcoin price eyes a breakout as a weakening dollar, US debt concerns, and gold limits shift investor focus.
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Fading Solana hype and rising institutional inflows are boosting Ether's fundamental strength.
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The XAUt0 token will compete with other gold-backed stablecoins and traditional gold investment instruments.
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William Campbell from USDKG discusses the project’s unique stablecoin model and how the Kyrgyz government backs the stablecoin.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs may surpass their monthly record of $6.49 billion in May if momentum continues.
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