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The World Gold Council Predicts Flat Demand for Gold in 2024, but Recession Still a Possibility

Introduction The World Gold Council (WGC) has released its 2024 Gold Outlook report, analyzing the potential behavior of the gold markets for the upcoming year. While a "soft landing" scenario is expected, the institution acknowledges that a recession is still a possibility, considering the limited success of the U.S. Federal Reserve in achieving soft landings […]

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Cardano and Avalanche Experience Significant Surges, Outperforming Top 20 Cryptocurrencies

Recent market statistics reveal that two specific cryptocurrencies, Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX), have witnessed substantial gains in the past week, surpassing other top 20 cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. In the previous seven days, Avalanche has surged by an impressive 48.7%, while Cardano has experienced an increase of 50.4% against the U.S. dollar.

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The SEC Renews Warning on Risks of Investing in Crypto Assets

Investments in Crypto Assets: Exceptionally Risky The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has renewed its warning that investments in crypto assets can be exceptionally risky. The regulator emphasizes that crypto-related investments are fraught with fraud, including bogus coin offerings, Ponzi and pyramid schemes, and outright theft where project promoters disappear with investors' money. SEC

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Gold Hits Record High, Yet Bitcoin Steals the Spotlight With Stellar 2023 Surge

Gold's Record High and Modest Year-to-Date Increase Gold achieved a record high of $2,117 per troy ounce on Dec. 3, 2023, yet its price per ounce has decreased by 5.33% in the previous week. Despite hitting this unprecedented peak, its year-to-date increase against the U.S. dollar is relatively modest at 9.9%. In contrast, bitcoin, the

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US Financial Services Platform Sofi Announces Exit From Crypto Market

Sofi's Decision to Stop Offering Crypto Services Sofi, the financial services platform, has announced that it will no longer offer cryptocurrency services to its customers starting from December 19. The company made this decision due to increased scrutiny of the crypto sector by banking regulators. Sofi has provided instructions on its webpage for customers who

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The Future Role of Bitcoin and Crypto in Western Civilization, According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Bitcoin as an Alternative to Fiat Currencies Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has recently reflected on the role that bitcoin might have in the future of Western civilization. In a post on X, Armstrong explained that "One idea I’ve been contemplating is that Bitcoin may be the key to extending western civilization" and that fiat

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Ethereum’s Market Action Shows Signs of Bullish Momentum

Overview On Friday, December 8, 2023, ethereum's trading concluded with a 4% rise, settling at $2,358. This jump was observed within a daily trading range from $2,245 to $2,385. Underlying this upward trajectory was ether's market cap of $283 billion, accompanied by a strong 24-hour trading volume of $26.75 billion. Oscillators and moving averages present

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