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Gold Price Hits 53 Record Highs: Global Demand Surpasses 5,000 Tons as Central Bank Buying Frenzy Continues

Gold Price Hits 53 Record Highs: Global Demand Surpasses 5,000 Tons as Central Bank Buying Frenzy Continues

According to the latest data from the World Gold Council, international gold prices surged past $5,500 at the start of 2026, marking a new high. Over the past year, the gold market has experienced an unprecedented wave of enthusiasm.

Blog Team2026-01-30

El Salvador Makes Another Move: Invests $50 Million to Increase Gold Holdings, Upgrades National Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

El Salvador Makes Another Move: Invests $50 Million to Increase Gold Holdings, Upgrades National Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

The Central Bank of El Salvador has recently acquired $50 million worth of gold and continues its "one Bitcoin per day" purchase program. This Central American nation is building an unprecedented, diversified portfolio of sovereign assets.

Blog Team2026-01-30

Banks Opposed Limits on the Validity Periods of Visa and MasterCard Cards

Banks Opposed Limits on the Validity Periods of Visa and MasterCard Cards

Russian banks have opposed an initiative to grant the Bank of Russia the authority to set and limit the validity periods of payment cards issued under international systems, including Visa and MasterCard.

Blog Team2026-01-29

Trump Administration Resumes CLARITY Act Negotiations: New Developments in Regulatory Coordination Between Banks and the Crypto Industry

Trump Administration Resumes CLARITY Act Negotiations: New Developments in Regulatory Coordination Between Banks and the Crypto Industry

In a White House conference room, bank representatives and crypto company executives sat on opposite sides of a long table, locked in a heated debate over stablecoin yield provisions. After months of delays, these renewed negotiations will shape the future structure of the U.S. cryptocurrency market.

Blog Team2026-01-29

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Nomura’s Laser Digital Applies for U.S. Trust Bank License, Marking a Major Move by Traditional Finance into Crypto Markets

Nomura’s Laser Digital Applies for U.S. Trust Bank License, Marking a Major Move by Traditional Finance into Crypto Markets

Laser Digital, a subsidiary of Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings, has officially submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. This move is widely seen by the market as a significant signal that traditional financial powerhouses are accelerating their embrace of the regulated cryptocurrency sector.

Blog Team2026-01-28

Tether Launches USA₮: How Federally Regulated Stablecoins Could Reshape the U.S. Crypto Market

Tether Launches USA₮: How Federally Regulated Stablecoins Could Reshape the U.S. Crypto Market

Tether has announced the launch of USA₮, a federally regulated stablecoin designed specifically for the US market and issued by a nationally chartered US bank. This move marks the beginning of a new era of regulatory oversight in the stablecoin industry.

Blog Team2026-01-28

Ripple Partners with Saudi Banking Giant to Pioneer New Frontiers in Blockchain Payments and Custody

Ripple Partners with Saudi Banking Giant to Pioneer New Frontiers in Blockchain Payments and Custody

The Innovation Division of Riyadh Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ripple, signaling a new phase in the integration of traditional finance and the crypto world. As a financial giant with assets exceeding $100 billion, Riyadh Bank is now incorporating blockchain technology into its core strategic vision for the future.

Blog Team2026-01-28

Gate Ventures Weekly Crypto Recap (January 26, 2026)

Gate Ventures Weekly Crypto Recap (January 26, 2026)

The Bank of Japan maintains policy rate at 0.75% amid hawkish tone and raised economic outlook with the recovery of economies.

Blog Team2026-01-26

Will Bitcoin Enter a New Bull Market If the Federal Reserve Intervenes in the Yen?

Will Bitcoin Enter a New Bull Market If the Federal Reserve Intervenes in the Yen?

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A routine inquiry from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York instantly sent shockwaves through global foreign exchange and cryptocurrency markets, signaling that a covert monetary operation may be in the works.

Blog Team2026-01-26