The U.S. has traditionally relied on gold and oil as its key reserve assets, but Bitcoin is gaining attention as a potential future reserve. The new administration, starting in January 2025, is exploring policies to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, funded mainly from seized cryptocurrencies. While the U.S. holds significant gold and oil reserves, its ...
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has taken a pioneering step as the first central bank in Europe to consider adding cryptocurrency to its reserve assets. The bank plans to explore investing in Bitcoin through a test portfolio to understand this highly volatile asset better. Despite the potential risks, CNB governor Ales Michl believes that cryptocurrency ...
Analysts foresee a strong 2025 for gold, following its best yearly performance in over a decade in 2024. The World Gold Council suggests that gold may remain stable unless interest rates drop or geopolitical tensions escalate. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, argues for a shift away from gold to Bitcoin as the U.S. reserve ...
