UBS Issues Report on Central Bank Gold Buying

Banking giant UBS says demand for gold from central banks around the world is likely to surge this year as countries continue to back away from the US dollar in favor of local currency and alternative currencies that are not subject to foreign government sanctions and the weaponization. In a new report titled Three Reasons … Read moreUBS Issues Report on Central Bank Gold Buying

The Sheldon Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Grading Gold and Silver Coins

The Sheldon grading Scale is widely used by various entities within the numismatic community. Third-party grading services are arguably the most notable users of the Sheldon grading Scale. These independent organizations, including the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), provide expert coin grading services to collectors and dealers worldwide.

Sheldon introduced his scale in the 1940s for the grading of early American cents, but the system’s usefulness quickly led to its adoption for all types of coins. The Sheldon Grading Scale effectively revolutionized the field of numismatics by providing a common language to describe a coin’s condition.

SEC Tightens Crackdowns on Crypto Exchanges as Federal Reserve Forces Banks to Adopt FedNow CBDC

The Securities and Exchange Commission launched another attack on crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance this week, a move that had been expected. Given the overlap with the timeline of the Federal Reserve forcing banks across the country to implement FedNow as part of the backbone of an ongoing effort to implement a central bank digital currency.

Understanding Silver Eagle Premiums

The US Mint is one of the oldest continually operating minting operations in the world and all other mints use variants of the Mint’s processes. The Mint remains one of the world’s largest producer of coins today. Issues related to the production of bullion coins have led to huge increases in Silver Eagle premiums in recent years.

Many investors are looking to buy sovereign bullion coins from other mints. While many are still buying 1 oz silver eagles, some are concerned that the Mint suppliers are also making huge profits from the record high premiums caused by the shortages.

HSBC, Bank of Nova Scotia & Deutsche Bank Win Dismissal of Silver Price Manipulation Litigation

JP Morgan is now sole custodian of SLV ETF

The litigation began in 2014 with the government accusing the banks of being involved in a multi-bank trading conspiracy to manipulate the price of silver. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan dismissed the case against HSBC and Bank of Nova Scotia. In 2016, Deutsche Bank settled with the government for $38M in … Read moreHSBC, Bank of Nova Scotia & Deutsche Bank Win Dismissal of Silver Price Manipulation Litigation