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Gold’s Rebound and Thoughts on Crypto: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast Oct. 13, 2017

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.

Bitcoin or Gold? Do I have to Pick Just One?

People seem to enjoy pitting gold and Bitcoin against each other. But do I really have to pick just one? While cryptocurrency and precious metals have many similarities, in many ways they are polar opposites. And you can have both.

The News of Gold’s Demise Is Greatly Exaggerated: Why Cryptos Won’t Kill Gold

Cryptocurrencies have shown a lot of resiliency. Every time doubters proclaim Bitcoin is on the mat for good, it manages to claw its way back up. Bitcoin went into a freefall after the Chinese government announced plans to ban cryptocurrency trading on all domestic exchanges. But early Monday, the digital currency hit its highest level since early September. […]

Cryptocurrency Website Says Now Is a Good Time for Gold

Even some of the biggest supporters of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies recognize the stability of gold. Last week was a bad week for Bitcoin. It’s price dropped significantly in the wake of a Chinese government crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. Bitcoin’s price has recovered a bit this week, but a recent article published by […]