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Historically, gold has been the default safe haven asset whenever markets turn volatile. However, Bitcoin has steadily built its case as a modern alternative. In 2025, the comparison between these two assets is not just theoretical — it’s rather a reality unfolding right in front of us. This Bitcoin vs. gold guide compares both assets across technical attributes, recent price behavior, macro factors, and their long-term investment outlook. In this guide: Bitcoin vs. gold: A quick comparison Bitcoin vs. gold: Fundamental and technical differences Bitcoin vs. gold: Recent price trends and macroeconomic influences Bitcoin vs. gold: Long-term opportunities and challenges…
This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. All eyes are on the tariff-addled traditional markets today — most notably, people are watching to see whether bitcoin will show (as it did on Friday) signs that it might perform as a hedge against global uncertainty. Regardless, analysts continue to maintain prior price projections for bitcoin, with Standard Chartered, VanEck and Galaxy all noting that the fundamentals of the industry remain strong, with corporate and government adoption continuing apace. Indeed, as we wait for GameStop to buy its first bitcoin, even the (generally) bearish pundits…
Crypto.com now supports EIGEN on-chain staking with flexible unstaking directly through its mobile app. EigenLayer to activate slashing on April 17, increasing validator accountability and network security. Crypto.com app users can now stake EIGEN tokens on-chain directly from their mobile phones. This feature brings a new feel, especially for those who want to play a role in maintaining network security without having to bother opening an external wallet or learning complicated technical steps. Yields of up to 4% are offered to those willing to lock their tokens. Not only that, the unstake process is also made flexible, so users don’t…
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, now X, recently suggested that Signal, the encrypted communications app, should integrate Bitcoin for peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. Dorsey’s proposal came in response to a comment by Calle, an open-source developer, who advocated for Signal to use Bitcoin due to its secure communication platform. true. signal should use bitcoin for p2p payments https://t.co/kGLykl0i6r — jack (@jack) April 9, 2025 Dorsey’s tweet called attention to the potential for Signal to embrace Bitcoin, seeing it as an ideal solution for P2P transactions, as it would align with Signal’s goal of maintaining privacy and security in user interactions. Vision…
The Federal Reserve may need to implement an emergency rate cut before its scheduled May meeting due to severe market stress, said Bob Michele, Global Head of Fixed Income at JPMorgan Asset Management, in a recent interview with Bloomberg Surveillance. The US stock market is entering its third trading session after losing over $5 trillion just two days after President Trump unveiled an aggressive tariff policy. Michele said the market chaos last week was exceptionally severe, comparable to historical crises—the 1987 stock market crash, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2020 COVID-19 market downturn. In previous crises, the Fed acted…
The XRP community has engaged in discussions surrounding an XRP reference from “Sneakers,” a 1992 movie around cryptography. A recent disclosure from MetaMan, a prominent figure in the XRP community, has triggered speculation within crypto circles. MetaMan shared a clip from the 1992 film Sneakers, a thriller directed by Phil Alden Robinson, featuring a star-studded cast including Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, and River Phoenix. XRP Easter Egg in Sneakers Film For context, the movie, released in September 1992, centers on a group of security experts navigating the cryptography and espionage scene. However, what caught MetaMan’s attention, and subsequently the XRP…
Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has once again drawn global attention. His firm now holds a record-breaking $334 billion cash balance—the largest amount ever recorded for a publicly traded company. So why is Buffett comfortable sitting on such an enormous cash pile? And why does he continue to reject Bitcoin, a digital asset many hail as “digital gold”? The Only Billionaire in the Top 10 to Make Money in 2025 Berkshire Hathaway’s $334 billion in cash didn’t happen by chance. According to Business Insider, Buffett raised much of this capital by selling $134 billion worth of stock…
The Web3 e-commerce platform, CDARI established a partnership with BullbitAI which operates as a leader in AI-driven decentralized finance (DeFi). The partnership targets DeFi and e-commerce modernization through advanced AI and blockchain systems to establish an advanced user-friendly experience. 🚀 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀We’re thrilled to join forces with @BullbitAI Bullbit is revolutionizing decentralized finance with AI-powered agents—building a bridge between blockchain, AI, and DeFi like never before! 🌐🔹AI decentralized exchange: Simplify the way… pic.twitter.com/ToRZxcmmHK — CDARI (@cdariofficial) April 13, 2025 About CDARI Matchain serves as the foundation of CDARI which delivers a blockchain ecosystem that combines shopping platforms and entertainment…
Escalating recession fears rocked global financial markets Monday, evoking the ghost of 2008 for traders as crypto markets shed over $100 billion in value since April began. Bitcoin retreated below $79,000, currently near $75,700, while Ethereum tested $1,600. Why Are Recession Fears Gripping Markets Now? The sharp downturn follows President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff implementation, combined with Goldman Sachs reportedly hiking its U.S. recession probability to 45%. Increased risk aversion sent investors fleeing assets perceived as vulnerable to an economic slowdown. The Dow plunged late last week, and digital assets followed suit Monday as recession anxiety intensified, reflected in soaring…
TL;DR On April 8, 2025, the USDC Treasury burned 51 million tokens on the Ethereum network. This move is part of Circle’s routine strategy to adjust liquidity and maintain its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. The burn had no negative impact on the market or DeFi ecosystem, reinforcing USDC’s strength as a reliable stablecoin. Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin and led by CEO Jeremy Allaire, executed a burn of 51 million USDC tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This move, detected by the monitoring platform Whale Alert, aligns with Circle’s ongoing supply adjustment strategy aimed at keeping the…