Gold Surges, Bitcoin Holds Strong in Brexit Aftermath

Gold Surges, Bitcoin Holds Strong in Brexit Aftermath

The Brexit is a doom scenario for traditional finance all over the world. As stock markets continue to lose ground, and the Pound Sterling devalues, there is an increased interest in gold and silver. Bitcoin, that other scarce store of value, is doing quite well too. While the majority of investors around the world thought the Brexit vote would result in....


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