A16z investor Troy Kirwin believes that venture capital and private equity have long been distinctly different, but the rapid development of AI is driving their integration. PE firms are starting to invest in AI startups, and VC-backed AI platforms are also integrating traditional businesses to achieve profitability. AI is redefining the mid-market, fostering collaboration and transformation between VC and PE.

Tether's XAUT, a gold-backed digital token, has reached a market cap of $2 billion, dominating the $3.71 billion tokenized gold market. The company's gold reserves fully match the tokens in circulation, underscoring XAUT's significant market presence.

According to Mars Finance news, Tether announced that its tokenized gold Tether Gold (XAUT) has a market capitalization exceeding 2 billion USD. Tether's total physical gold reserves amount to 375,572.297 troy ounces, stored in Switzerland, fully compliant with the London Good Delivery standards, with a total circulating supply of XAUT tokens being 522,089.3 coins.

On Tuesday, after gold gleamed its way up to $4,377 per troy ounce the day prior, the shine faded fast—slipping more than five percentage points—while silver decided to take the express elevator down even quicker. Gold and Silver Take a Harsh Hit Overnight Gold and silver have lost some of

After gold’s wild sprint to $4,376 — with a few daring exchanges flashing $4,400 — the shiny yellow metal decided to catch its breath, dipping to $4,253 on Saturday. Silver wasn’t immune to the cooldown either, slipping 4.84% from its $54.55 high to $51.91 per troy ounce, proving even precious metal

Recently, gold has been continuously soaring, but tokenized gold has encountered depeg and liquidation issues, leading one to question whether the so-called real-world assets (RWA) can truly represent real assets. Once assets are on-chain, what problems and risks may arise? What is tokenization gold PAXG? The principle of tokenization of gold is similar to that of stablecoins, with its price pegged to gold. It provides investors with another way to invest in gold, without having to pay ETF management fees or bear the storage costs and carrying risks of physical gold bars. Currently, the largest issuers of tokenized gold are stablecoin issuers Paxos and Tether. For example, with Paxos's PAXG, each PAXG is backed by one troy ounce (.

U.S. Congressman Troy Downing has introduced legislation aimed at transforming President Donald Trump’s executive order on retirement accounts into permanent law. The bill would allow alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, to be officially included in American 401(k) retirement

In a bold push to mainstream cryptocurrency within American retirement savings, Republican Rep. Troy Downing has introduced the Retirement Investment Choice Act, seeking to transform President Donald Trump's executive order on crypto and 401(k) plans into enduring federal legislation.

Republican Congressman Troy Downing introduced the "Retirement Investment Options Act" on October 14, aiming to codify President Trump's executive order on Crypto Assets retirement signed in August into federal law.

Author: Matti Source: Wrong A Lot Translator: Shan Opa, Golden Finance "Major advances of civilization are achieved in the process of almost subverting the societies in which they occur." —— A.N. Whitehead Face-changing "Face/Off" is a classic film from the 1990s that tells the story of FBI agent Sean Archer undergoing an experimental face transplant surgery to impersonate the notorious criminal Castor Troy in order to thwart a terrorist conspiracy. However, when Castor wakes up and assumes Archer's identity, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues. Everyone is trapped in each other's bodies, struggling to reclaim their own lives while having to navigate the other's existence. When Sean Archer and Castor Troy swap faces and subsequently swap lives, they concretely embody the existential dilemma of becoming the "other." Archer, in Troy's evil...

In 2025, the Central Bank of El Salvador expanded its reserves with 13,999 ounces of gold (approximately 397 kg reported by the press, although the correct troy calculation indicates about 435 kg), a move estimated at around 50 million dollars aimed at strengthening the diversification and

El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank has purchased 13,999 troy ounces of gold, raising its total holdings to over 58,000 ounces. This decision is part of a strategy to diversify reserves beyond Bitcoin and stabilize the economy amid global market pressures.

El Salvador has become one of the latest countries to join the gold rush, with the Central Reserve Bank announcing the acquisition of 13,999 Troy ounces of gold, worth about $50 million. With the new purchase, El Salvador’s gold stash moved from 44,106 troy ounces to 58,105 troy ounces, estimated at

China's People's Bank continues buying gold for its foreign reserves, signaling a commitment to diversification amid economic uncertainty. With 10 months of acquisitions totaling 1.22 million troy ounces, this trend highlights a shift away from U.S. debt.

El Salvador has purchased 13,999 troy ounces of gold, increasing its reserves to 58,105 ounces valued at $207.4 million. This strategic move aims to diversify foreign reserves and enhance economic stability amid global uncertainties.

The issue of gold revaluation has recently resurfaced. As the country with the largest gold reserves in the world, the United States holds 261.5 million troy ounces of gold. If evaluated at the current market price of $3,300, this could generate $863 billion in revenue, which could not only pay off high debts but also support a Bitcoin reserve strategy and even establish a sovereign wealth fund. If the U.S. gold reserves are revalued, it will create $863 billion in capital out of thin air. The United States has the largest gold reserves in the world—approximately 261.5 million troy ounces, with a book value still calculated at the 1973 legal price of $42.22 per ounce, totaling only about $11 billion. However, if revalued at the current market price of ( approximately $3,300 per ounce ), its value would exceed $874 billion. The price difference between the two is $863 billion. Besant reiterates the budget neutrality and reintroduces

China’s central bank just doesn’t seem to know when to stop stacking gold. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) revealed this weekend. It has added gold for the eighth month straight, now holding 73.7 million troy ounces, and quietly building one of the world’s largest gold reserves. This isn’t just a

On June 25, according to the meeting memorandum of the SEC in the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) team met with the Cryptocurrency Working Group on June 24 to discuss regulatory issues related to encryption assets. Attendees from NYSE included General Counsel Jaime Klima, Chief Product Officer Jon Herrick, Deputy General Counsel Patrick Troy, and Chief Regulatory Officer Tony Frouge. The main topics of the meeting revolve around three aspects: first, promoting a fair competitive environment, emphasizing the equality between market participants, avoiding the use of different regulatory systems for similar assets and entities; second, discussing the considerations for trading tokenized stocks and promoting the structure of such transactions; third, exploring trading products on Crypto Assets exchanges, including spot Crypto Assets.

According to a message from Shenchao TechFlow on June 6, the SEC's cryptocurrency working group will hold a roundtable discussion on June 9 themed "Decentralized Finance and the American Spirit." This meeting will be chaired by former SEC commissioner Troy Paredes, with guest participants including Espresso Systems co-founder Jill Gunter, DBA co-founder Michael Jordan, Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan, Arktouros co-founder Michael Mosier, Jito Labs Chief Legal Officer Rebecca Rettig, MetaLeX founder Gabriel Shapiro, Coin

Tether is set to launch its gold-pegged stablecoin XAUT in Thailand on Maxbit, marking a significant move in the global crypto market. Each XAUT coin is backed by one troy ounce of gold securely stored in Swiss vaults. With a market cap nearing $1 billion, Tether's expansion and dominance in the stablecoin market show its significance as a key player in the cryptocurrency industry.

JPMorgan analysts predict that gold could potentially reach $6,000 per troy ounce by 2029 if just 0.5% of U.S. assets shift to gold, indicating significant upside driven by the metal's inelastic supply.

On May 13, Tether announced the launch of Tether Gold (XAUt) on Maxbit Exchange in Thailand. This marks the first time a tokenized gold asset fully backed by physical gold trades on a Thai digital platform. Each token represents one troy ounce of actual gold. Investors can now use blockchain for

Key Notes Tether Gold (XAU₮) is now available on Maxbit, the first Thai platform to offer it. Each XAU₮ is backed by one troy ounce of gold stored in a secure vault. Tether’s plans to expand into regulated markets, including the U.S continues to gain traction. Tether has announced that its gol

Gold blasted past $3,500 a troy ounce for the first time ever on Tuesday after Trump escalated his feud with Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, kicking the legs out from under the US dollar and shaking global markets. The surge came after Trump posted on Truth Social

The first-ever SEC Crypto Roundtable conference saw crypto skeptics and believers going head to head in a battle of wits. Uyeda and SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw made their opening remarks, while Troy Paredes, founder of Paredes Strategies, moderated the panel. Believers of

The head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States, Elon Musk, stated yesterday (18th) that he plans to investigate Knoxburg, which holds over 147 million troy ounces of gold, accounting for 56.35% of the U.S. federal government's gold reserves, to ensure the safety of the gold. (Background: DOGE starts investigating SEC corruption! CZ suggests Musk: Blockchain replaces paper currency 'saving $750 million annually') (Background: Musk's DOGE firing more than ten employees of the 'U.S. Digital Office' has caused controversy, leaked recordings of TSL executives: hope he leaves Tesla) The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by TSL founder Musk is seen by the U.S. president as a tool to help reduce federal government spending and improve efficiency. Since Trump took office, Musk has taken thunderous actions to investigate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Gold hits all-time high at $2,853.20/troy oz on New York Mercantile Exchange; up 2.7% for April futures contract amidst volatility in response to economic data and tech stock performance.

China’s got a plan, and it involves a mountain of gold and a weaker yuan. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been on a buying spree, adding to its gold reserves for the second straight month in December. According to official data, the PBOC now holds 73.29 million fine troy ounces of gold, up

On December 12th, the Hang Seng Index pumped 1.2% to close at 20397 points; the Hang Seng Technology Index pumped 1.53%, breaking through the 4600 point mark. Guotai Junan's chief strategist, Fang Yi, said that the bottom of the Chinese stock market has appeared and the conditions for a 'transition bull' are forming. He pointed out that capital market reform, debt resolution, and stabilizing asset prices are the new 'three arrows' for China's economy, and he is optimistic about the development potential of Hong Kong-listed internet companies, manufacturing, cultural expansion overseas, and self-indulgent consumerism. In terms of individual stocks, Meitu company cleared its cryptocurrency holdings, and the AI concept has been hot recently, with the stock price rising by more than 13%, reaching a new high in the recent period; with policy expectations and the approach of the Spring Festival, Hong Kong consumer stocks are generally pumping, and Helen of Troy's stock rose by more than 16% at one point during the trading day.

Gold prices have been hammered this week, falling harder than they have in three years. The metal dropped over 5% to $2,568.20 per troy ounce, its sharpest weekly plunge since June 2021. Just two weeks ago, gold was sitting pretty at an all-time high of $2,801.80 per ounce. Now, it’s down a brutal

SolanaMarket Cap surpasses PayPal; Wintermute becomes the second largest holder of GOAT; Solana's ecosystem DEX Jupiter TVL hits a historical high. Pump, DOGE, and POLYMARKET discussions are hot on Twitter. Tweets provide opportunities for Hyperliquid and good trading pairs. The article explores AI investment DAO, the return of value investment, and on-chain fund flow. The biggest gainers are TROY, NEIRO, and ACT; the biggest losers are DEEP, AI16Z, and VIRTUAL.

BY DAVID ATTLEE; Compiled: Pine Snow, Golden Finance BarnBridge decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) members have voted to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and pay fines if necessary. The vote closed on Oct. 12 and nominated Tyler Ward and Troy Murray as DAO's special representatives dealing with regulators. Meanwhile, Douglas Park will continue to serve as legal counsel and will sign the final order on behalf of BarnBridge. Voters also asked the DAO Treasury to "sell all tokens allowed to be sold" if needed. No specific instructions to BarnBridge have been received from the SEC. The regulator's investigation into the DAO began in June 2023. BarnBridge immediately suspended all work and shut down...