Confusion Over US Tariffs on Swiss Gold Bars Sends Futures Soaring

Gold prices initially surged after the Trump administration announced reciprocal tariffs on Swiss gold bars, briefly exceeding $3,400 per ounce. The gains appeared to reverse after the White House clarified that an executive order would exempt gold bars from these tariffs. Tariffs Cause Chaos in Gold Market Before Clarification Gold’s price gains, made hours after … Read more

US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Gold, Impacting Global Market Dynamics

The United States has implemented a 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, effective August 7, 2025, significantly impacting the Swiss gold refining industry. This tariff, the highest among developed nations, specifically targets one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars, which were previously exempt from such taxes. The move is part of a broader strategy to address a … Read more

UK Gold Miner ECR Minerals Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

ECR Minerals plc, a U.K.-based gold exploration company focused on Australian projects, announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that its board has formally adopted a bitcoin and digital asset treasury management policy. Gold Miner ECR Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Under the non-binding policy, ECR Minerals (LSE: ECR) intends to allocate up to 50% of its future … Read more

High-Debt Nations Eye Gold Reserve Profits for Funding, Fed Note Shows

Governments grappling with high debt are exploring an unusual accounting maneuver – revaluing national gold reserves at current high market prices to generate funds without raising taxes or borrowing more, according to a Federal Reserve analysis. Global Precedent Exists for Tapping Gold Reserves’ Hidden Value, Fed Says A recent note published by the Federal Reserve … Read more

US Dollar Could Return to Gold Backing, Says Ray Dalio as Fiat Trust Erodes

The U.S. dollar could soon be reanchored to gold as global faith in fiat erodes, with Ray Dalio spotlighting historic cycles pointing toward a seismic monetary realignment. Ray Dalio Hints at Possible Dollar Reset as Confidence in Fiat Fades Amid growing concerns over fiat currency stability and rising global debt, some financial experts are revisiting … Read more

Ray Dalio Sees 15% Bitcoin as Optimal for Crisis-Ready Portfolios

As fiat currencies weaken and hard assets surge, a 15% bitcoin allocation could redefine portfolios, with Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio spotlighting its rising strategic importance. Ray Dalio Discusses How 15% Bitcoin Strengthens Portfolio Risk–Return Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio appeared on the July 27 episode of The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost to … Read more

Murray Rothbard’s 1963 Text Foreshadows Modern ‘Hidden Tax’ of Inflation, Expert Claims

Financial analyst Taylor Kenney warns that current government monetary policies are accelerating a massive, hidden transfer of wealth to economic elites while creating a deceptive “illusion of prosperity” for the general public. Wealth Transfer Accelerates as Currency Devalues, Gold Advocate Warns Taylor Kenney of the full-service precious metals firm ITM Trading argues that continuous government … Read more

Biosig and Streamex Secure $1.1 Billion to Launch Gold-Backed RWA Tokenization Strategy

Biosig Technologies and Streamex Exchange have secured up to $1.1 billion in financing to launch a gold-backed treasury strategy and expand real-world asset tokenization in the commodities sector. Nasdaq-Listed Biosig Eyes $16 Trillion RWA Tokenization Market With Massive Gold Treasury Plan Biosig Technologies (Nasdaq: BSGM), following its merger with Streamex Exchange Corporation, has announced definitive … Read more

$311B Worth of Pillow Gold: Türkiye Household Gold Hoard Dwarfs Central Bank Reserves

Turkish households hold an estimated $311 billion worth of unregistered physical gold outside the formal financial system, a massive stockpile far exceeding the central bank’s official reserves. Beyond Banks: Türkiye Citizens Hold $311B in Physical Gold According to central bank estimates cited by Onur Erdogan for Türkiye Today, this “under-the-pillow” gold, calculated as of the … Read more