Ask Alan: Why Most Cryptocurrencies Aren’t Actually Decentralized

Most cryptocurrencies claim decentralization, but few truly achieve it. Alan Hibbard breaks down why most networks remain centrally controlled—and why only systems governed by math or physics, like Bitcoin and gold, avoid the risks investors overlook.

Gold Rises as Fed Rate Cut Odds Hit 74%

Gold held near $4,080 Monday as December Fed rate cut expectations surged, but a strong dollar and divided Fed officials kept gains modest. Treasury Secretary Bessent claimed tariffs don’t drive inflation—contradicting CPI data showing a jump from 2.3% to 3.0% since April. UBS sees silver’s pullback as a buying opportunity with a $55 target by mid-2026, while a new Senate bill could bring the first credible audit of US gold reserves since 1953.