Why Don’t We Use Gold to Buy Coffee?

Why don’t we pay for coffee with gold? It’s a fair question — after all, gold has been considered money for thousands of years. But if it’s so valuable, why don’t we use it for everyday transactions?  In a recent video, Alan Hibbard unpacks this common misconception, offering a powerful explanation of why gold still matters — not as a medium of exchange, but as a store of value. Below, we’ve broken down the key concepts from his talk, laying the groundwork for what will be a six-part educational series, Hidden Secrets of Value.  What It Means to “Use” Money  […]

Could Revaluing Gold Fix America’s Fiscal Crisis?

In a time of mounting debt, rising interest payments, and inflationary pressures, some in financial and policy circles are floating a bold solution: revalue the U.S. government’s gold reserves. In a recent episode of the GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down what gold revaluation really means — and why it might not be the silver bullet some hope for.  Here’s a deeper look into the most eye-opening parts of the discussion.  What Does “Revaluing Gold” Mean — And Why Now?  The U.S. Treasury holds over 261 million troy ounces of gold, but it values them at just […]

Why Gold Could Reach $9000/oz During The Global Monetary Reset

Gold has always been a beacon during economic uncertainty, but what’s happening now is unprecedented. In his latest video with Alan Hibbard, Mike Maloney reveals a chart that suggests gold could reach $9,000 per ounce — and explains why this isn’t just another bull market.  According to Mike, we’re witnessing something far more significant than a typical boom-bust cycle. A global monetary reset is fundamentally changing gold’s role in the world economy. The New Reality: Gold as Monetary Foundation  This isn’t your grandfather’s gold rally. Speculation or inflation fears drove past cycles, but today’s movement reflects a seismic shift in […]

The Week Everything Changed for Gold: Russia’s Bold Move and What It Means for Investors

Something massive happened in the gold market this week — and almost nobody noticed.  Russia quietly launched its own gold exchange in St. Petersburg, marking the first serious challenge to London’s century-old control over global gold pricing. This isn’t just another commodity exchange. It’s a seismic shift that could fundamentally alter how gold is valued worldwide.  In this week’s Gold Silver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard connected the dots between several converging trends that suggest we’re witnessing a historic transformation in precious metals markets.  Breaking London’s Monopoly  For over 100 years, the London Bullion Market Association has essentially dictated […]