Western Investors Flip-Flop on Gold, Become Bull Market Price Setters

Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a seasoned gold market analyst, has observed a change in gold purchasing flows, stating that while the East previously drove prices up, Western investors are now in charge of pushing the gold market to new heights. However, a ‘perfect storm’ for gold prices might ensue if the East starts buying again. Western Investors … Read more

Ripple Reveals Exchanges for Stablecoin RLUSD Launch

Ripple has announced that its new USD-denominated stablecoin, RLUSD, will be available globally through strategic partnerships with major platforms, including Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, Moonpay, Independent Reserve, Coinmena, and Bullish. Fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves, government bonds, and cash equivalents, RLUSD is positioned to enhance financial solutions while ensuring transparency and stability. Ripple Introduces RLUSD … Read more

Gold Fever Hits Costco: 77% of Stores Sell Out Amid Soaring Demand for Bullion

Costco’s gold bars are flying off the shelves as record-high gold prices spark a buying frenzy across the U.S. A recent survey found that 77% of Costco stores offering gold sold out in early October. The trend reflects growing demand for gold as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. Costco’s Gold Bars Are Selling … Read more

Silver Miners Unlikely to Meet Demand Even if Prices Keep Increasing

The silver market is facing a multi-year deficit product of the extraction dynamics and the increase in the metal’s demand. Even with today’s high prices, silver production is unlikely to increase in the short or medium term given the high extraction costs and the time needed for developing new mines. Upcoming Silver Supply Crunch Might … Read more

Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD

According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $12.37 billion year-to-date, exceeding the total crypto purchases of 2023. This indicates that exchanges and trading platforms are preparing to accommodate a large demand for … Read more

South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Persists Amid Market Volatility

Despite recent turbulence in the crypto market, bitcoin’s price continues to carry a premium in South Korea. As of 4 p.m. EDT, bitcoin is trading at $59,002 per unit, but in South Korea, the exchange rate hits $59,900, reflecting a 1.52% premium. Despite First Negative Dip Since Oct. 2023, South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Continues Interestingly, … Read more

Hamster Kombat Announces New Gaming Ecosystem to Boost Demand for Upcoming Token

The team behind Hamster Kombat, the popular TON network-based tap-to-earn game, has announced the development of a gaming ecosystem to create demand for its upcoming token. They declared that this initiative would help differentiate Hamster Kombat from other similar projects and that each game would offer different rewards to participants. Hamster Kombat Develops Gaming Ecosystem … Read more

JPMorgan Predicts ‘Negative’ Initial Reaction for Ethereum ETFs — Expects Lower Demand Than Bitcoin ETFs

JPMorgan has predicted an initial negative market reaction for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expecting lower demand compared to bitcoin ETFs. The global investment bank also cautions that approximately $1 billion may exit the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, putting downward pressure on ether prices shortly after the launch of spot ethereum ETFs. ‘Initial Market Reaction to … Read more

Banks Seek to Purchase Bitcoin Directly From BTC Mining Firm Hut 8, Says CEO 

Per the CEO of Hut 8, a bitcoin mining company listed on the Toronto stock exchange, major financial institutions have made inquiries to purchase bitcoin directly from the firm. Additionally, the Hut 8 executive emphasized the forthcoming halving event’s “big impact,” noting a surge in demand juxtaposed with a reduction in available bitcoins. Financial Giants … Read more