Copper is up 15.8% year to date and more than 30% over the past 12 months, while gold futures are down 4.11% and 4.52% respectively over the same periods. Investors attribute the shift to AI, grid and defence demand, tight supply and US tariff-driven stockpiling.
The Financial Times reports that Australia’s largest gold miner Northern Star Resources has rejected a 27 billion dollar takeover bid, sending its shares sharply higher on the ASX. The decision is widely viewed as a defining moment in global gold mining M&A and will shape the next phase of worldwide gold consolidation.
According to Yahoo Finance, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s public statements this week have driven Bitcoin and gold prices higher in tandem, with markets interpreting this as endorsement of the “debasement trade.” Analysts note that the Treasury’s positive stance on a Bitcoin strategic reserve is reshaping institutional allocation logic for crypto assets, though regulatory uncertainty remains a long-term risk factor. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
Summary Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reported $1.5 billion in operating profit for Q2 2026 and significantly expanded its reserve portfolio. The company added 14 metric tons of gold and approximately 1,800 bitcoin during the quarter, reinforcing its asset backing strategy. This performance highlights the stablecoin industry’s ability to generate substantial returns even amid crypto market volatility. Details According to Tether’s latest financial disclosure, the company recorded $1.5 billion in operating profit in Q2 2026. This figure reflects the interest income earned from holding U.S. Treasury bills and other high-yield assets by stablecoin issuers. ...
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Gaining Over Gold as Debasement Trade After Iran Conflict JPMorgan analysts report that investors are increasingly choosing bitcoin over gold as a hedge against currency debasement since the Iran conflict began. According to The Block, JPMorgan’s research note indicates that amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty and expanding fiscal deficits, bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative is being backed by substantial capital inflows. ETF inflows have reached a streak of $1.69 billion, with bitcoin price approaching the key $85,000 resistance level. ...
A New York Times investigation reveals the U.S. Mint has been purchasing gold from questionable sources, including traces linked to Latin American drug cartels, which is then refined and sold to consumers under ‘American-made’ labels.