Author’s note (04/20/2025): I removed references to Store of Value because it doesn’t exist. Read why here. Cryptocurrency, as a technology, is unlike anything the world has ever seen. As a financial instrument, it definitely shares many of the features…
Disclaimer: First and foremost, this article wasn’t sponsored in any way. We’re writing about Alpine Gold Exchange (AGE) and the United Precious Metals Association (UPMA) because we felt inspired to do so. I’ve had an account with UPMA for some…
First and foremost, legality is not morality. This means laws are not the same as morals. Many laws that are legal are also extremely immoral. KYC and AML laws are, in our opinion, extremely immoral. It’s something big government desperately…
There’s so much negative noise out there right now vying for your attention. All we see and hear is that the world is on fire. How could we possibly do anything about our own finances when it seems the world…
Here at Aquarian Metals we’re money maximalists. We tend to focus on precious metals because, well, they’re money. Knowing what money is and what it isn’t is how we understand the larger financial picture when it comes to economics, politics,…
This is a follow up to our article A Beginners Guide: Is it Money or is it Currency?. Author’s note (04/20/2025): I removed references to Store of Value because it doesn’t exist. Read why here. What Money Isn’t It appears…
In the labyrinth of financial vehicles, it’s easy to lose oneself amid the rush and rattle of stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. Yet, beyond this bustling bazaar, stand gold and silver, stalwarts of economic history. They gleam with stability and timeless…
Precious Metal-Backed Cryptocurrencies: The Gleaming Intersection In the vast universe of cryptocurrencies, a subset known as precious metal-backed cryptocurrencies stands out. Unlike their counterparts, whose value is derived from speculative market forces or ideological narratives, these digital currencies tie their…
If you’re a gold bug, stick with this article. It’s easy to dismiss cryptocurrencies because they don’t have the track record that gold and silver does. But what we’re going to focus on here are the properties of money which…
As the age-old adage goes, “All that glitters is not gold.” But when it comes to investing in this precious metal, gold indeed gleams with a lustrous shine, captivating investors’ hearts since time immemorial. For those eager to explore the…