Gold

Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind
JPMorgan analysts in October said investors betting on currency devaluation would lift precious metals and bitcoin, but only one of those trades has worked.

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session
Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

Most Influential: Peter Schiff
Peter Schiff, the outspoken gold advocate and notorious bitcoin critic, has been vindicated by the market’s performance, cementing his stance after years of skepticism towards digital assets.

Marketnode, Lion Global Bring Singapore-Vaulted Gold Fund Onchain on Solana
The fund offers exposure to physical gold bars vaulted and insured in Singapore, with traditional custody and an option for in-kind redemption.

Bhutan Debuts TER Gold-Backed Token on Solana
The Himalayan kingdom introduced TER, a Solana-based token backed by physical gold and issued through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

The Dollar Is Crumbling. Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Are Next
One possible solution is a new kind of stablecoin whose value is pegged to a real-world, physical stockpile of gold, argues Algoz’ Stephen Wundke.

Why Gold Is Winning Over Bitcoin in 2025: Liquidity, Trade, and Trust
Despite ETF hype, central banks and asset allocators continue to choose gold over crypto for reserve and trade purposes.

Tether’s Gold Hoard Surges to 116 Tons, Rivals Small Central Banks
Jefferies said that stablecoin giant Tether has quietly become one of the gold market’s most influential new buyers.

Asia Morning Briefing: Hong Kong’s FinTech Week Belonged to Stablecoins, Not CBDCs
Once the future of digital money, central bank digital currencies barely featured this year as Hong Kong’s focus shifted to stablecoins and Brazil’s Drex pause showed how even early adopters are rethinking the model.

Dogecoin, Cardano Lead Sell-Off on Profit-Taking, Gold Pulls Back as China Ends Tax Rebate
Meanwhile, bitcoin selling by long-term investors has tripled since June, as buyers who entered near $93,000 take profits.

