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.

Zimbabwe Sells $14 Million in Gold-Backed Digital Tokens

Zimbabwe 1 oz gold coin

The token’s initial offering is backed by 140 kilogram gold bars that have been allocated from central bank reserves

The offering from Zimbabwe is causing a ruckus with the IMF that is reminiscent of the outrage posited against El Salvador when it established bitcoin as a legal currency and began issuing bitcoin bonds.

Bitcoin Investors Buy Silver Bars as Fed Develops CBDC Blockchain Competitor

10 oz silver bullion bars

Many trusted and reputable online bullion dealers have made it easy to buy 10 oz bars with bitcoin as a payment method. Several dealers integrate Bitpay wallet and other wallet to payment gateways and exchanges to provide some assurance that transactions will occur with discretion and privacy.

Why do online bullion dealers have different prices for cash or credit cards?

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It can be confusing for first time investors looking to buy silver rounds online. Whether looking for silver bars, silver rounds, or government minted products like American Silver Eagles on Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, the pricing that online bullion dealers show is confusing. Silver and gold bullion prices are based on “spot price”. Spot price … Read moreWhy do online bullion dealers have different prices for cash or credit cards?

Bitcoin accepted as payment at APMEX

APMEX announced that they now accept bitcoin as a payment method. Te announcement comes just in time for Black Friday and the 2017 Holiday shopping period. Bitcoin can be used for buying silver and gold bullion. APMEX offers a 4% discount for Bitcoin payments. The discount is the same as check, eCheck or bank wire … Read moreBitcoin accepted as payment at APMEX