Safety of Gold, Speed of Bitcoin
Citing economist, author and investment banker James G. Rickards, there is a belief that, "gold is a great way to preserve wealth, but it is hard to move around. You do need some kind of alternative, and Bitcoin fits the bill. I’m not surprised to see that happening."
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