Commodities


Finance

Santander Launches Loans Backed by Tokenized Commodities Such as Soy and Corn

The Spanish banking multinational has partnered with Agrotoken, an agricultural commodities tokenization platform, to offer the loans.

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Markets

Gold-Backed Tokens Grow Despite Mixed Reviews From Analysts

With high inflation and geopolitical turmoil in the headlines, these tokens appear to be benefiting from the current investment climate.

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Markets

There's a Reason Bitcoin's Worth 500 Barrels of Oil: Bloomberg's McGlone

“Supply, demand, adoption and advancing technology point to the crypto continuing to outperform fossil fuel in the next 10 years," according to the commodities analyst.

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Finance

Neuberger Berman's $164M Commodities Fund Can Invest 5% in Bitcoin

The investment manager has tweaked its strategy and will now focus its crypto investments solely on bitcoin.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises After Volatile Week

Analysts see the possibility of further selling pressure despite short-term relief.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $37K as Investors Tangle With Bulls and Bears

Positive news from El Salvador couldn't completely overcome negative news out of China.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bullish Basel News Causes BTC Jump to Week-High $38K Level; ETH Slips

Bitcoin busted out a quick 5% gain early Thursday on positive news from that continent before losing some steam.

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Markets

Gold Tokens Take Off as Inflation Accelerates, Bitcoin Retreats

The market cap of gold-backed tokens has surged 30-fold since the start of 2020, according to one research firm.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pops to $36.8K, Other Cryptos Higher Despite Worrying China Signals

Pessimistic news isn’t stopping the crypto spot markets from looking bullish Wednesday.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Possible Stimulus Tapering, China Continue Fueling Big Bitcoin, Crypto Dump

Ether is providing some with hope as its momentum, in the form of volume, continues to beat bitcoin for the 10th straight day.

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