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A coin born of dust, distance, and scarcity In the late summer of 1849, the Great Salt Lake Valley was hungry for a medium of exchange that wasn’t barked bargains or paper promissories. Mormon Battalion veterans and prospectors had brought home glitter from California, merchants and tithing offices had bins of raw dust, but not much coined money. So church leaders set up a tiny mint in an adobe building on South Temple Street, part of it a dentist’s office, where John Kay and others began turning frontier dust into frontier dollars. The shop’s early output included the small but mighty $2.50 piece, practical for daily trade and stamped with a message the community carrie…
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The world’s first Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been approved in Hong Kong, ahead of the US or any other major crypto hub. After Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) becomes third to receive such regulatory approval for a spot ETF in Hong Kong. The Securities and Futures Commission’s newly approved ChinaAMC (the leading local asset manager) Solana ETF will begin trading within a week, on 27 October 2025. Additionally, it will be available under three currency options: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD 3,460), Chinese Yuan (RMB 8,346), and US Dollar (USD 9,460). And each trading unit will comprise 100 SOL shares. If you are wondering if the news had much impac…
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Hong Kong has been ramping up efforts to strengthen its position as a digital asset hub. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to introduce virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors. According to a 4 June 2025 China Daily report, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, said the move is part of the city’s push to bolster its global digital asset market competitiveness. The SFC said robust risk management measures will be prioritized in line with the move. This will ensure trades are conducted “in an orderly, transparent and secure manner.” According to the SFC, the proposed product will faci…
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Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing framework officially went live on August 1. This is the first time the city has introduced a legal structure specifically for fiat-pegged digital tokens. The move puts the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in charge of approving which firms can issue stablecoins and how they operate. The new law applies immediately. What Stablecoin Issuers Are Now Required to Do Under the new rules, any company offering stablecoins backed by the Hong Kong or US dollar must get a license from the HKMA. It does not matter if the firm is based in Hong Kong or operating from overseas. The requirements are strict: issuers must keep full reserves at all times…
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned against excessive hype around stablecoins and expressed concerns about stablecoin speculation in the market. The concerns have emerged just days before Hong Kong’s stablecoin ordinance, which will come into effect from 1 August 2025. Calling the ‘stablecoin craze’ an over-conceptualization, HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said, “We need to guard against excessive market and public opinion speculation. Recently, there are some phenomena that deserve our attention.” “Discussions around stablecoins tend to focus on their disruptive effects on traditional finance, especially the payment system. However, once it is time to move from the…
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Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, has stated that the stablecoin ordinance will come into effect from 1 August 2025, according to a China Daily report published on 23 June 2025. This will make Hong Kong the world’s first regulated regime for stablecoins. The implementation of the ordinance will follow its passage on 21 May 2025 by Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. It mandates entities or individuals issuing a fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) or Hong Kong Dollar-pegged tokens within the administration to obtain licenses from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Only licensed institutions can offer FRS, enabling retail investors to access stablecoins. T…
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Hooked on Headlines: Why Financial Markets Are Addicted to News Financial Decisions and Headlines Financial markets today are hooked on news, so much so that it often feels like an addiction. Headline news is the primary mechanism by which uncertainty is reduced and expectations are formed. At the same time, news can create new uncertainty, especially when it delivers a surprise. That uncertainty can spark volatility. While investors often dislike volatility, traders thrive on it, as it creates opportunities for quick gains. In this article, we break down why news matters to financial markets and why traders can’t escape the pull of the next headline. Financial D…
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In the latest Cardano news,Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson claimed on X that the new Midnight token, NIGHT, traded more in 24 hours than XRP and Solana combined, after volume hit around $4 billion. NIGHT changed hands near $0.0738 with about $1.2 billion in market cap, putting it in the top 60 coins by size but near the top 10 by trading activity. This spike plays into a larger 2025 story, which has seen retail investors downtrodden by institutional money finding fresh interest in privacy coins, cross-chain bridges. Now the question is whether Cardano is still a “ghost chain” or quietly awakening. Market Cap …
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Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, called Donald Trump’s new crypto reserve plans “frustrating” after the president’s team listed ADA as part of a proposed US “Crypto Strategic Reserve.” ADA barely moved on the news, trading in line with a flat large-cap market, while BTC held its range near prior highs as traders waited for real policy details instead of headlines. This clash occurs amid a significant U.S. regulatory shift, where the SEC has eased some enforcement pressure and the Trump administration has relaxed bank restrictions for crypto firms, according to Reuters. Market Cap …
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The crypto industry might finally get some long-overdue rules, but there’s one problem. House Democrats say the SEC is ghosting them on the details. And it’s not just frustrating, it could slow down one of the biggest crypto bills in years. What Is This Crypto Bill All About? It’s called the Digital Asset Market Structure Bill, better known as the CLARITY Act. The goal? To figure out who regulates what. Right now, the crypto space is a mess. One agency says a token is a security, another says it’s a commodity, and investors are left playing a guessing game. The bill aims to divide the job between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Under the…
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Despite the excitement surrounding what President Donald Trump has dubbed “Crypto Week,” experts caution against premature celebrations in the cryptocurrency space. The House of Representatives recently passed three significant bills aimed at regulating digital assets, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. However, these legislative changes are not expected to take effect for quite some time. Three Key Crypto Bills Passed The three bills—the Genius Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act—are seen as crucial steps toward establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. This development has been fueled by intens…
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Heading into year two of the current US administration, the federal government is poised to sharpen its focus on critical minerals as policy, investment, and security priorities converge. Policy momentum, new public-private funding tools, and growing concerns over critical mineral dependencies are prompting Washington to think beyond rare earths and toward broader vulnerabilities in the supply chain. That shift is creating new priorities and new opportunities across extraction, processing, and manufacturing. A look at emerging federal activity reveals two themes rising to the surface — widening support for high-risk minerals and renewed attention to the technolog…
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Why a Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Could Trigger a Short-Term EURUSD Rally and What Could Limit It So How a Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Could Impact EURUSD Exchange Rate With President Trump pushing for Ukraine and Russia to meet and discuss peace, global attention is turning toward the possibility of a ceasefire. While a comprehensive peace agreement remains uncertain, even preliminary talks would mark a significant shift in tone. Let’s assume the two sides finally sit down at the negotiating table and discuss a pause as a first step. What would a ceasefire mean for the EURUSD? A Brief History of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict To understand market reactions, it’s essential …
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Many affluent retirees want to keep more of what they worked so hard to save, especially when facing higher taxes from required withdrawals and market-driven distributions. One way to pursue greater tax efficiency is by balancing traditional paper assets with physical gold and other IRS approved precious metals inside a self directed Gold IRA. Incorporating tangible metals can help stabilize your long term retirement strategy, reduce reliance on fully taxable withdrawals, and support a more predictable, tax efficient income plan. Understanding How Retirement Withdrawals Are Taxed Traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and similar tax deferred accounts are taxed as ordinary income wh…
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How can I pass gold to heirs without triggering major taxes? As the value of gold continues to rise, many individuals are considering how to pass their gold assets to heirs without incurring significant tax liabilities. Understanding the intricacies of estate and gift taxes is crucial for effective wealth transfer. This article explores proven strategies to minimize tax implications while helping ensure your heirs receive as much of the inheritance as possible. Understanding Estate and Gift Taxes Before delving into strategies for passing gold to heirs, it is essential to grasp the fundamentals of estate and gift taxes. These taxes can significantly impact the value tran…
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Inflation is one of the most persistent threats to retirement security, because rising prices slowly weaken the purchasing power of every dollar saved. For pre-retirees and retirees who rely on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-advantaged accounts, this erosion can make it harder to maintain the lifestyle they spent decades building. Many investors are turning to physical gold and other precious metals to help counter this long-term challenge and strengthen their overall retirement strategy. Understanding How Inflation Threatens Retirement Savings Inflation quietly reduces what your savings can buy over time, even when your account balances appear stable or growing on paper. T…
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China’s politics now actively includes control over rare earth exports. The country’s near-monopoly over rare earth minerals raises concerns over hardware costs, mining profitability and market volatility amidst geopolitical tensions. The newly announced restrictions will drive up costs for ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) mining equipment – the very machines that power Bitcoin’s network. Rare earth elements play a critical role that is often overlooked in crypto mining infrastructure. Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, which rely heavily on neodymium and dysprosium, are the critical components in the manufacturing of power generation equipment, cooling …
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European security agencies are uncovering a growing trend they once considered unlikely: intelligence operations funded not through secret bank accounts or cash drops, but through crypto. Yes, a full crypto spy operation in Europe. UK authorities revealed that Russian intelligence services used a cash-to-crypto laundering system to finance covert activities across Europe, marking a significant shift in how modern espionage is paid for. According to the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), one of these networks, known as “Smart” and operated by Russian businesswoman Ekaterina Zhdanova, helped channel funds to a spy ring connected to Jan Marsalek, the fugitive former Wirecard…
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The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, recently posted a picture of a Shiba Inu, Dogecoin’s mascot. However, the Dogecoin price failed to react positively to the post, as it has most times done in the past when Musk made similar posts. Dogecoin Price Fails To React to Elon Musk’s Shiba Inu Post The Dogecoin price failed to surge on the back of Elon Musk’s X post, in which he posted a meme of a Shiba Inu playing a banjo. DOGE has in the past rallied on the back of such posts because the Japanese dog breed is the meme coin’s mascot. Notably, the post comes amid a crypto market downturn, which has sparked bearish sentiment toward DOGE. As such, this may explain why the Dog…
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Inheriting a retirement account can feel overwhelming, especially when IRS rules determine how quickly assets must be distributed. For beneficiaries who want to preserve long-term wealth, understanding these rules is essential because distribution timing affects taxes, investment risk, and the ability to maintain purchasing power. For many affluent families, shifting inherited assets into a self-directed Gold IRA can provide stability, diversification, and a sense of permanence that traditional paper investments often fail to deliver. Understanding How Inherited Retirement Accounts Work Under Current IRS Rules When you inherit a retirement account, the IRS determines how …
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Insuring physical gold is one of the most important steps pre-retirees and retirees can take to protect their retirement savings. Whether your precious metals are stored at home, in a private vault, or inside a self-directed Gold IRA, proper insurance helps preserve long-term wealth. In a world marked by inflation pressure, market volatility, and growing economic uncertainty, insured physical precious metals give retirement portfolios a level of stability that paper assets often fail to deliver. Why Insuring Physical Gold Matters for Retirement Security Retirement planning today requires more than simply choosing a mix of stocks and bonds. Many individuals approaching or …
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Determining whether you are paying a fair price for physical gold begins with understanding how the precious metals market works and what drives the price you see when you buy bullion products. Many pre-retirees and retirees turn to gold as a way to protect their retirement savings from inflation, market volatility, bank instability, and the long-term decline in the dollar. When you understand how pricing works, you can make confident and informed decisions when adding physical gold and other IRS-approved metals to a self-directed Gold IRA. Understanding How Physical Gold and Precious Metals Are Priced Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are priced based on global marke…
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For today’s retirees and near retirees, the challenge is not only saving enough for retirement but making sure those savings keep their value and last for decades. A strong retirement strategy must consider inflation, market volatility, banking uncertainty, and the long-term decline in the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar. This is why many affluent Americans are turning to physical gold and other IRS-approved precious metals to protect and stabilize their retirement income. The Challenge of Creating Lifetime Retirement Income in an Uncertain Economy Longevity risk is one of the biggest concerns for retirees, especially as life expectancy continues to rise. You may spe…
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Planning for long-term care is one of the most important parts of retirement preparedness, especially for individuals who want to ensure their assets will support both their lifestyle and potential future healthcare needs. As healthcare costs rise and traditional financial markets grow more unpredictable, many retirees are looking for ways to strengthen their retirement savings with assets that protect purchasing power over time. Physical gold and other precious metals held through a self-directed Gold IRA can play a valuable role in creating a more resilient long-term care strategy. The Rising Cost of Long-Term Care and Why Traditional Retirement Portfolios Fall Short L…
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Healthcare expenses often rise sharply in retirement, which leaves many retirees wondering how to use their IRAs, 401(k)s, or other retirement accounts to help cover medical bills without jeopardizing long-term financial stability. Understanding the rules around qualified medical expenses, tax implications, and withdrawal strategies is essential. It is also important to consider how allocating part of a retirement portfolio to a self-directed Gold IRA can provide stability, diversification, and protection from inflation that supports healthcare planning for decades. Understanding How Retirement Accounts Can Be Used for Healthcare Expenses Retirement accounts can be valuab…
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