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The price of Bitcoin fell below $10,000 this week. It rallied once again and pushed back above that key level, but turmoil continues to plague the world of cryptocurrencies. We’ve been advising a diversified approach to crypto investing. Recently, Franco-Nevada president and CEO made a similar recommendation. If you need to hedge your Bitcoin position, […]
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The World Gold Council has weighed in on the cryptocurrency vs. gold debate. Unsurprisingly, the organization came down on the side of the yellow metal. But despite whatever bias you might perceive, the WGC report is certainly worth considering.
The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.
The crypto crash earlier this week sparked a run to gold. Regulatory concerns set off the panic. Bitcoin fell below $10,000 for a time, and other cryptocurrencies saw precipitous drops. Crypto markets appeared to have stabilized Thursday morning, with Bitcoin back up over $11,000. The sudden plunge served as a reminder of the extreme volatility […]
Bitcoin dropped below $10,000 for a short time Wednesday (Jan. 17) as a selloff sparked by increased talk of government regulation spooked the market.
When it comes to Bitcoin, you can count on one thing – volatility. The price of Bitcoin plunged more than 11% Thursday morning, dipping below the $14,000 level after the South Korean government announced plans to more tightly regulate cryptocurrencies.
Some people were predicting Bitcoin would push through the $10,000 level before the end of the year. At the rate it’s going, it may happen before the end of the month. Bitcoin is on a roll. The cryptocurrency broke $9,000 over the Thanksgiving holiday and quickly pushed up to $9,700. There are also increasing signs […]
Financial guru Jim Rickards weighed in on the Bitcoin vs. gold debate and came down firmly on the side of the yellow metal. In fact, he’s said there really shouldn’t be a debate. Bitcoin and gold are two totally different things. Rickards responded to a recent note published by Goldman Sachs declaring that Bitcoin is not […]
Australia is moving toward regulating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum under new anti-money laundering legislation. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Parliament will vote on the measure this week. If it passes, it will place Bitcoin and other cryptos under the auspices of Australia’s financial regulatory agency.
