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South Korea Announces Crackdown on Crypto; Bitcoin Price Plunges

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. 

Is Bitcoin a Threat to Gold?

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 […]

It’s a Phony Debate: Jim Rickards Weighs in on Bitcoin Vs. Gold

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 Looking to Impose Strict Regulations on Bitcoin

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.

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 […]