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• October 23, 2026
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The physical investment gold market is worth about $13 trillion. But digital gold, including vaulted digital gold and tokenised gold, represents less than 1% of the global market.  Why does it matter? We are seeing signs of an inflection point. With more recently launched tokenised products triggering a surge in activity, the fledgling digital gold market has grown into a $45-$55 …

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• October 23, 2026
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For years, the West has searched for a technological escape hatch from rare earths. Engineers have developed new motor designs, alternative magnet chemistries, and materials that reduce or even eliminate the need for some critical minerals. Every time China tightens export controls, those efforts receive another burst of attention. They’re worth pursuing. But they don’t answer the question manufacturers have …

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The European Union and Vietnam agreed Thursday to deepen cooperation on trade, investment and critical raw materials during Vietnamese leader To Lam’s visit to Brussels. Lam, Vietnam’s president, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa to discuss cooperation, regional security and global challenges. They called for “full implementation of the EU–Viet Nam Free …