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Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas

Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.

By Helene BraunDec 26, 2025

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Finance

Russian Smelting Giant Nornickel Launches Metal Tokenization Platform for Testing

The Russian mining and smelting giant will issue metal-backed tokens on Atomyze, a Hyperledger-based blockchain platform.

By Anna BaydakovaFeb 25, 2020

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Markets

London Metal Exchange Backs Plan to Track Physical Metals With Blockchain

The London Metal Exchange is said to be supporting an initiative to better track physical metals using blockchain tech.

By Yogita KhatriMar 27, 2019

metal bars

Markets

Metals Exchange Forms Blockchain Group to Modernize Minerals Industry

A Switzerland-based trading platform for metal concentrates is forming a blockchain consortium to streamline mineral industry supply chains.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 9, 2018

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