A list of gold-back cryptocurrency projects that are dead, been cancelled, or have ghosted without any updates. Defunct gold-backed cryptocurrencies Goldscape.net has been keeping track of gold-backed cryptocurrencies from the early days. This is an ongoing list of defunct gold-backed crypto projects. ACU Gold Name: ACU Gold (ACUG) Location: Hong Kong. Website: acug.net ACU Gold […]
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BRICS gold-backed currency
The BRICS gold-backed currency is a proposed currency by the BRICS nations as an alternative to the US dollar. The currency could potentially be backed by the countries’ gold reserves. The new currency’s mission is to dedollarise global trade, though how the currency would work isn’t established yet. It has been suggested that it would […]
Gold Price $3,500 USD per ounce
Gold price passed $3,500 USD per ounce for the first time on 22 April, 2025. Gold $3,500 news Gold climbs above $3,500 for first time as Wall Street rallies after slide “Dollar also recovers after Monday’s sell-off prompted by Donald Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve chair.” Gold hits $3500 as China warns of ‘irrational trading’, […]
Gold Price $3,400 USD per ounce
Gold price passed $3,400 USD per ounce for the first time on 21 April, 2025. Gold $3,400 news Gold extends record run, breaks above $3,400/oz on safe-haven rush “Gold surged above $3,400 to a new record high on Monday, as the dollar weakened and uncertainty over the economic impact of U.S.-China trade tensions spurred demand […]
Gold Price History: How gold went from $35 to $3,000 USD oz
The price of gold reached $3,000 USD per ounce for the first time in history on 14 March 2025. The gold price was pegged to the USD at $35 USD oz up until 1971. This timeline shows significant milestones along the way of the rising price of gold from $35 to $3,000 USD per ounce. […]
Five-figure gold : Can gold go beyond $10,000 per ounce?
When the price of gold broke through the $1,000 barrier for the first time in 2008, it wasn’t long before there was speculation if gold could break through the $10,000 per ounce barrier. Of course it’s more difficult for exponential growth over linear growth, and more conservative analysts were content with setting their sites on […]
China Gold Reserves: How much gold does China have?
Gold reserves held by China’s central bank – the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) – are officially listed at 2,279.56 tonnes (as of Q4 2024). The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is fifth on the list of the world’s largest gold reserves, according to the World Gold Council’s rankings. There is speculation though that the […]
The 400 oz gold bar: how to buy and store the largest gold bullion bar
A guide to 400 oz gold bars, how to buy, where to store, and what to consider when buying. The 400 oz gold bar is the largest commercially produced gold bar in the world. 400 oz gold bars are the bars that central banks hold, and they are used in transactions on the London Bullion […]
Largest gold coins in the world by weight
The most common gold coin size is one ounce (1 oz), and there are a variety of sizes down to 1/20 oz. Gold coins over 1 oz are rarer as they become impractical as coins. Bullion bars are more useful for larger weights. There are a surprising variety of gold coins that are over 1 […]
Gold-backed cryptocurrency guide
A guide to gold-backed cryptocurrencies, covering the history of digital gold currency, a directory of current gold-backed cryptocurrencies, and how to buy gold-backed cryptocurrencies. Gold-backed cryptocurrency A gold-backed cryptocurrency is a crypto stablecoin where each token is backed with physical gold. With the token price pegged to the current gold price, there is less price […]
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