China Discovers ‘Largest’ Undersea Gold Deposit in Asia as State Mining Ambitions Expand

China says it has uncovered Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit, a massive offshore find that strengthens domestic supply, reshapes regional resource rankings, and highlights Beijing’s accelerating push to secure strategic minerals. China Reveals ‘Largest’ Undersea Gold Discovery in Asia China has reported the discovery of a major undersea gold deposit that officials have characterized as … Read more

Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone Warns of Market ‘Hurricane’ in 2026

Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, warned that a broad market downturn may be approaching in 2026, arguing that stretched valuations, falling crypto prices, and deflationary pressures are flashing familiar pre-crisis signals. Mike McGlone: Crypto Is Leading a Broader Market Rollback McGlone made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with David Lin on … Read more

Tokenized Gold Joins Falcon’s Staking Suite in Latest Real-World Asset Push

Falcon Finance has opened the door for tokenized gold staking, adding XAUT to its expanding vault lineup as real-world assets continue to seep deeper into onchain finance. Falcon Unveils New XAUT Vault Falcon Finance is weaving tokenized gold into its growing staking roster, unveiling an XAUT Staking Vault that lets users earn structured returns without … Read more

Market Analyst Lyn Alden Explains Why the Fed Could Be Forced Into Permanent Printing

The Federal Reserve may not want to call it a pivot, but macro analyst Lyn Alden says the central bank’s subtle shift hints at something bigger: liquidity is quietly creeping back into the system, even as parts of the U.S. economy lose altitude. QT Is Over, Liquidity Creeps Back, and Markets Aren’t Ready, Alden Says … Read more

Bhutan Launches Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana Blockchain

Gelephu Mindfulness City introduces sovereign gold-backed digital token TER, leveraging Solana blockchain to bring physical gold into the digital realm. Bhutan announced the launch of TER, a gold-backed digital token, on December 11, 2025, through Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The token, whose name derives from the Dzongkha word for “Treasure,” will be issued on Solana’s … Read more

Report: Tokenized Gold Will Trigger the Collapse of Global Paper Gold Market

A recent report by the Blockchain Research Lab examines the advantages of tokenized gold versus current leveraged paper gold platforms, predicting that tokenization will prompt gold investors to exit the legacy system and destabilize global gold institutions. Tokenized Gold to Cause Liquidity Crisis as Investors Shift The Facts A recent report by the Blockchain Research … Read more

Russian Gold Reserves Surge to 42.3% of International Portfolio

According to the Central Bank of Russia’s figures, Russia now holds over $310 billion in gold, a record for the nation’s reserves. As of December, gold comprises 42.3% of Russia’s reserves, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to de-dollarization and diversification. Russia Bets on Gold: Holds Over 42% of Its Reserves in the Precious Metal The Facts … Read more

New Saudi Discovery Reveals 11 Million Tonnes of Copper, Zinc, Gold, and Silver

Saudi Arabia has outlined a fresh trove of nearly 11 million tonnes of copper, zinc, gold, and silver resources in the Najran region, marking one of the Kingdom’s most intriguing early-stage mineral finds of the decade. Saudi Arabia Reports Major Polymetallic Discovery in Najran Region Saudi Arabia’s Almasane Al Kobra Mining Company (AMAK) has identified … Read more