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Opinion | For central bankers, gold’s safe-haven status has never looked better

Wall Street pundits and investors are schizophrenic about US assets. The dollar weakened after Moody’s cut the United States’ credit rating, citing the increasing fiscal deficit, as well as the rising interest costs on government debt.On the other hand, the S&P 500 not only recovered after US President Donald Trump’s April tariff shock, but is now less than 5 per cent off its record high in February. Nevertheless, 30-year US Treasury yields recently exceeded 5 per cent per annum, indicating investors’ nervousness about US deficits and debt sustainability.While Financial Times...
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Why Bitcoin is not equal to Gold

On March 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile for the United States government. Within this executive order, Trump refers to the notion that Bitcoin is akin to “digital gold.”  Cryptocurrency enthusiasts often refer to Bitcoin as “digital gold” and consider both as equal forms of sound money. In reality, gold and Bitcoin are quite different in asset quality and in terms of their hierarchy as sound money.  Digital assets vs real assets According to Investopedia, a digital asset, such as Bitcoin, is...
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Bitcoin, world’s most popular cryptocurrency, hits record high amid optimism over US legislation

May 21, 2025 10:33 PM IST Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States. Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States. How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) in India in 2025 The world's most popular cryptocurrency surged to an all-time peak of $109,499.76, surpassing its previous high set on January 20 when Donald Trump was sworn in as US president. Bitcoin gained after US policymakers showed...
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Bitcoin boosters push to make New Hampshire ‘the granite cradle of crypto’

This month New Hampshire became the first state in the country to authorize its treasury to invest in cryptocurrency.The new law, which supporters are promoting as a “state bitcoin reserve,” is modest: It permits — but does not require — the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of state assets in bitcoin and gold. But it’s just one part of a broader push by State House Republicans to make New Hampshire an attractive place for cryptocurrency investors and developers to set up shop, mine currencies, and settle legal disputes.“I...
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BTC price hits $100K as Trump announces UK trade deal, boosting Ethereum, PEPE and Chainlink

Cryptocurrency sector valuation holds above $3.1 trillion on Thursday as global financial markets react to bullish macro pointers.US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK, hinting at more deals in the works.Ethereum-hosted assets are attracting unusually high-demand with ETH, PEPE and Chainlink price gains accompanied by rising trading volumes.SUI, Virtuals Protocol and the official TRUMP token are also among the standout performers, driven by distinct catalysts.The cryptocurrency sector valuation crossed the $3.1 trillion market on Thursday, as markets reacted to bullish macro pointers. Why is the crypto market...
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Is XRP preparing bullish impulse to $3?

XRP is knocking on the 50- and 100-day EMAs confluence resistance at $2.21 amid gains in the broader crypto market.The derivatives market Open Interest regains momentum as the long-to-short ratio leans bullish.Risk-on sentiment remains high as large volume holders increase exposure in XRP.Ripple (XRP) price is gaining bullish momentum, increasing over 3% to trade at $2.19 at the time of writing on Thursday. The broader uptrend led by Bitcoin (BTC) as it closes the gap to $100,000 comes after the Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged at 4.24%-4.5%, citing...
Investing in Currencies

‘Indian MFs are extremely smart or extremely stupid…’: Expert on MF investment in cryptocurrencies

Engaging in investments requires careful consideration, but diversifying your portfolio can help simplify the process. However, investing in cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoins, is a different story. It's important to note that investing in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, is currently considered a gray area. Unlike mutual funds, which invest in recognised and regulated assets, cryptocurrencies do not meet these basic requirements. Talking about India mutual funds investing in Bitcoins, Akshat Shrivastava, founder of Wisdom Hatch, wrote on X, there are no mutual funds in India that directly or indirectly invest in Bitcoin....
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Using Token-Based Real Estate And E-2 Visas For U.S. Immigration

Tokens are a new way to invest in real estate and can be used to gain immigrant access to the USA.getty Token-based real estate and E-2 visas could pave the way for a new generation of global entrepreneurs and investors to immigrate to America. What Is Tokenized Real Estate? Tokenization of a real estate project is not a replacement for the LLC model but an enhancement. It modernizes access, liquidity, and management of real estate interests, which are particularly attractive to international investors and larger-scale projects looking to raise capital...
Investing in Currencies

Top Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Now May 1 – Quant, Lido DAO, Optimism

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The cryptocurrency market faced challenges in the Q1 of 2025 and showed limited recovery throughout most of April. This downturn aligned with a broader market pullback affecting multiple asset classes. Toward the end of the month, however, digital assets began to regain momentum. Bitcoin (BTC), in particular, re-entered the spotlight with its renewed push toward the $100,000 mark. As broader financial markets also started to record gains, investor sentiment shifted, sparking renewed interest in crypto. Market participants...
Investing in Currencies

Top Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Now May 1 – Quant, Lido DAO, Optimism

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The cryptocurrency market faced challenges in the Q1 of 2025 and showed limited recovery throughout most of April. This downturn aligned with a broader market pullback affecting multiple asset classes. Toward the end of the month, however, digital assets began to regain momentum. Bitcoin (BTC), in particular, re-entered the spotlight with its renewed push toward the $100,000 mark. As broader financial markets also started to record gains, investor sentiment shifted, sparking renewed interest in crypto. Market participants...
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