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Buffett Buys Gold Not Stocks!

REUTERS FRI AUG 14, 2020 / 4:35 PM EDT Berkshire reduces Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Goldman stakes; adds Barrick Gold   (Reuters) – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc said on Friday it has reduced its investments in some of the largest U.S. banks, lowering its stakes in Wells Fargo & Co and JPMorgan Chase & Co and eliminating a stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed investments as of March 31, Berkshire also disclosed a new 20.9 million share investment in Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corp,…

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Gold to Stay Above $2,000

FX Empire Gold Prices Expected to Stay Above $2,000, on Growing Global Geopolitical Uncertainty Adesina Olumide August 9, 2020, 12:09 AM The precious metal prices, however, remained above $2,000 a critical support level, showing the pullback in prices recorded recently might be for the short term. Gold traders are still relatively bullish on growing global geopolitical uncertainty on what will follow in the months ahead. President Trump is likely to increase more pressure on the Chinese ahead of the US Presidential election scheduled to hold in November. China presently has…

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Investors Move 10% of Their Gold From Hong Kong Amid Financial Censorship Fears

Hong Kong investors are moving their gold offshore as China’s new national security law prompts fears of financial censorship. Some 10% of private holdings have been moved to safer jurisdictions such as Singapore and Switzerland since the beginning of protests in Hong Kong last year. In a recent interview, Joshua Rotbart, head of Hong Kong-based gold dealer and storage provider J Rotbart & Co, said the new legislation has revived the bullion flight. “Many clients now perceive Hong Kong as riskier than other jurisdictions,” Rotbart said. The development comes as…

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Nasdaq-Listed Company Sued for Backing $2 Billion Loans With 83 Tons of Fake Gold

The Nasdaq-listed company that allegedly used 83 tons of fake gold bars as collateral to secure loans worth about $2 billion from multiple financial institutions in China is now in default and facing several class-action lawsuits. $2 Billion Fake Gold Scheme Unravels The gold industry was recently shaken when it was discovered that a U.S. publicly-traded company was allegedly using 83 tons of fake gold bars to secure loans worth $2 billion in China. Kingold Jewelry Inc. is based in Wuhan, China, but it is listed on Nasdaq in the…

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Germany Begins Closing Down All Bitcoin Unlicensed ATMs

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the country’s top financial regulator responsible for regulating crypto service providers, has begun actively closing down unauthorized bitcoin ATMs, a BaFin spokesperson has confirmed to news.Bitcoin.com. All Unauthorized Bitcoin ATMs to Shut Down German financial regulator BaFin has begun actively closing down all unlicensed bitcoin ATMs in the country. This followed Germany’s new regulation that went into effect in January, requiring crypto service providers to obtain authorization from BaFin. A spokesperson for BaFin told news.Bitcoin.com: Currently, BaFin is taking action to shut down all…

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Goldman Sachs Cryptocurrency: Possible Collaboration With JPMorgan and Facebook

Goldman Sachs is considering creating its own cryptocurrency. Having recently appointed a new head of digital assets, the company indicated a possible collaboration with other companies, including JPMorgan and Facebook. JPMorgan has created the JPM coin and Facebook has proposed the Libra cryptocurrency project. Goldman Sachs’ Cryptocurrency Plan Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has recently appointed a new head of digital assets, Mathew McDermott, a managing director who ran the investment bank’s internal funding operations. He has now revealed that Goldman is exploring creating its own cryptocurrency, CNBC reported on…

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Square’s Cash App Bitcoin Revenue Surges 600% to $875 Million in Q2, Profit Up 711%

Square Inc. has reported a significant bitcoin revenue increase in the second quarter. Its Cash App generated $875 million in revenue, a 600% increase from the previous year. In addition, Square’s bitcoin gross profit jumped 711%. Square Cash App’s Bitcoin Revenue Square released its performance report for Q2 2020 on Tuesday. The company’s net revenue, including bitcoin revenue, was $1.92 billion, an increase of 64% year over year. Its gross profit, including from its bitcoin business, rose 28% year over year to $597 million. Cash App, Square’s popular payment service,…

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El Salvador Enhances Bitcoin Treasury Transparency With Launch of Dedicated Mempool Space

In a significant move towards transparency, El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) has announced the launch of its own mempool space. This development allows anyone to view the country’s bitcoin treasury holdings. The initiative is supported by Mempool, which revealed it has provided a custom instance of The Mempool Open Source Project for the ONBTC. […]

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Mark Cuban Blasts SEC’s Crypto Regulation, Advocates for Japan’s Approach

Billionaire investor and “Shark Tank” star, Mark Cuban, has taken to social media to voice his concerns about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation. In a series of posts, Cuban criticizes the SEC for stifling innovation and causing harm to businesses in the crypto industry. He contrasts the U.S. regulatory […]

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Crypto Teams May Exit Space Due to Ethereum Security Classification, Amina Bank Report Suggests

The classification of ethereum as a security poses not only risks to the entire crypto market, but it could also likely lead to many crypto teams exiting the space. This designation might hinder progress and potentially reverse years of advancements in the cryptocurrency market. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has likely delayed its decision […]

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North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware

The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional backdoor capabilities, was distributed through exploiting legitimate security software specific to South Korean crypto firms, […]

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Investment Firm Franklin Templeton: Base to Lead Ethereum L2 Sector, Powered by Socialfi

Franklin Templeton, a global investment behemoth, has praised the development and growth of Base, the Coinbase-incubated Ethereum L2. On social media, the company declared that Base had “hit a home run” due to its popularity with meme coins and socialfi applications, including the pioneering app in the space, Friend.tech. Franklin Templeton Praises Base’s Performance, Comments […]

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Philippine Central Bank Approves Peso-Pegged Stablecoin for Faster Remittances

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, has approved PHPC, a stablecoin pegged to the Philippine peso, aimed at facilitating cost-effective remittances. Crypto exchange Coins.ph, the stablecoin issuer, plans to attract 20,000 to 30,000 users in the first month. The PHPC will be the first peso-backed stablecoin available for retail use, […]

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Ethereum ETFs Face Uphill Battle With SEC: Analyst Foresees Possible Delay Until 2025

A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for Ethereum due to different regulatory considerations. The forthcoming U.S. election could further impact this scenario, potentially altering […]

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Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards

Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading platforms by the Capital Markets Board. It will also ensure the safe custody of […]

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