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GOLDMAN SACHS RAISES 2025 GOLD PRICE FORECAST TO $3,100 AMID CENTRAL BANK DEMAND
Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end 2025 gold price forecast to $3,100 per ounce from $2,890, driven by sustained central bank demand. The investment bank predicts that higher central bank purchases, now estimated at 50 tonnes per month (up from 41 tonnes), will boost gold prices by 9% by year-end, alongside increased ETF inflows as interest rates decline.
Goldman noted that if monthly purchases reach 70 tonnes, gold could climb to $3,200, while steady Federal Reserve rates could see prices at $3,060. Persistent policy uncertainty, including trade tensions, may push gold to $3,300 due to prolonged speculative buying. Rising U.S. fiscal concerns could further lift prices to $3,250 by December 2025.
The bank reiterated its “Go for Gold” trading strategy, emphasizing gold as a hedge against trade tensions, Fed risks, and recession threats. Inflation fears and U.S. debt sustainability could also drive central banks, especially those holding significant U.S. Treasury reserves, to increase gold acquisitions. Goldman expects these factors to sustain strong gold demand, bolstering its bullish outlook.
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Source: Economic Times
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NIGERIA MOVES TO TAX CRYPTO TRANSACTIONS AS PART OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN
Nigeria’s government is advancing plans to incorporate cryptocurrency transactions into its tax framework, with lawmakers reviewing legislation expected to pass in early 2025.
▪️ The Nigerian SEC aims to increase licensed exchanges to enhance oversight while taking enforcement actions against unregulated platforms.
▪️ Major exchanges including OKX, Binance and KuCoin have faced regulatory challenges, with some suspending services in the Nigerian market.
▪️ Recent regulatory updates include a 7.5% VAT on digital assets and stricter marketing rules to protect investors from potential scams.
The Nigerian government is set to revise its cryptocurrency regulations to include digital asset transactions under its tax framework.
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The decision comes as part of efforts to generate revenue and stabilize the economy following fuel subsidy removals under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to a Bloomberg report.
Nigerian Lawmakers Push for Crypto Taxation
To address economic challenges and ease financial strain on citizens, Nigerian lawmakers are considering imposing taxes on digital asset transactions carried out on regulated exchanges. While banks remain prohibited from facilitating crypto transactions, the government believes that taxing crypto activities could provide an essential revenue stream.
According to Bloomberg, lawmakers are currently reviewing a proposed bill that includes crypto taxation alongside other tax reforms. If approved, the law is expected to pass within the first quarter of 2025.
The latest development follows the country’s previous tax measures on digital assets. In July 2024, Nigeria imposed a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on digital asset transactions, prompting compliance from exchanges such as KuCoin, which adjusted its transaction fees accordingly.
SEC Seeks to Expand Licensed Crypto Exchanges
In addition to taxation, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on increasing the number of licensed crypto exchanges in the country.
According to Bloomberg, the SEC aims to issue regulatory licenses to crypto firms to enhance oversight, ensure compliance, and facilitate taxable transactions. The regulatory body believes that a structured environment will boost investor confidence and create a more transparent crypto ecosystem.
The SEC granted its first official crypto exchange license to Quidax in August 2024, marking a significant step towards regulatory clarity. Shortly after, the agency began planning enforcement actions against unregulated exchanges in September.
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Regulatory Crackdown on Unregistered Crypto Firms
Nigeria’s tightening crypto regulations have already impacted several major players in the industry. In May 2024, OKX suspended Naira withdrawals due to regulatory concerns, which eventually led to the company leaving the market.
Other exchanges like Binance also faced scrutiny from the Nigerian government. Authorities in the African country a-----d the exchange of manipulating the local currency, through its peer-to-peer (P2P) services. The company also faced other a---------s such as money laundering, and facilitating tax evasion.
As a result of these a---------s, Binance were forced to halt P2P services for Nigerian users. Shortly after, KuCoin also followed suit, removing the Nigerian naira from its platform.
Further escalating its crackdown, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial C----s Commission (EFCC) demanded Binance provide user data for individuals who traded on its platform.
Additionally, in December 2024, the Nigerian SEC updated its crypto marketing regulations to curb the influence of social media promoters advertising unregulated crypto products. The move was intended to protect investors from potential scams and misinformation.
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Source: Coinspeaker
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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON LAUNCHES TOKENIZED U.S. TREASURY FUND IN LUXEMBOURG
Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset manager, announced on Wednesday the launch of its tokenized U.S. Treasury fund in Luxembourg, broadening access for institutional investors across Europe.
The First Fully Tokenized U.S. Gov’t Fund
Notably, the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund is the first fully tokenized Luxembourg-based fund investing in U.S. government securities, as per the press release. This would mean that Shares in the fund are recorded and transferred on the blockchain using Franklin Templeton’s platform, improving efficiency, transparency, and security.
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The fund operates on the Stellar XLM network and is available to institutional investors in eight European countries, including Austria, France, Germany and Italy, following regulatory approval in October. Notably, the U.S. version of the fund, launched in 2021, has gained over $580 million in assets but is only available to U.S. investors, according to rwa.xyz data.
European Investors Gain Access to Efficient Investment Option
This launch gives institutional investors in eight European countries access to a more efficient and transparent investment option. By using blockchain, it modernizes transactions and emphasizes the growing role of tokenization in finance. As real-world asset tokenization rises, it’s clear that traditional finance and crypto are merging.
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries are leading the charge in real-world asset tokenization, growing into a $4 billion market this year. Franklin Templeton was the first major financial institution to launch such a product, making it the third-largest tokenized treasury fund by assets, Hashnote’s USYC and BUIDL, issued by BlackRock and Securitize.
Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Treasury Fund to Solana
Recently, Franklin Templeton announced expanding its tokenized treasury fund to Solana. This move followed the registration of the Franklin Solana Trust in Delaware previously. The fund also known as Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) was made accessible on eight blockchains, adding Solana to its previous networks, which included Stellar, Aptos, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Polygon, Base, and Ethereum.
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Source: Coinpedia
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BRICS: RUSSIA EXPLORES MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S
BRICS member Russia is exploring major partnerships with the U.S. to help its economy stay afloat. The Biden administration pressed sanctions on Russia in February 2022 for invading and waging war against its neighboring country U-----e.
The White House sent billions to Zelensky through funds, warplanes, and military equipment. Despite receiving billions, Zelensky repeatedly demanded more and gained funds from the U.S. and the European Union (EU).
Russia is now eyeing deals with the T------------------n to save its economy from collapsing. The U.S. and BRICS member Russia discussed possible cooperation on energy projects in the Arctic during a meeting in Saudi Arabia.
Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the state-owned Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) confirmed that both sides negotiated some “specific areas of cooperation” and also discussed other economic policies in broad strokes.
BRICS: Russia & U.S. Look at Energy Projects in the Arctic Region
Dmitriev revealed that BRICS member Russia and the U.S. may initiate joint energy projects in the Arctic region. “It was more a general discussion — maybe joint projects in the Arctic. We specifically discussed the Arctic,”Dmitriev said. The discussions are yet to turn into official policy as both sides are weighing their options.
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If the deal goes through with the U.S., BRICS member Russia could get an economic boost that could bolster its GDP. Russia’s economy has been stagnant and P---n was finding alternative options to settle trade. Trump made it clear that he wants the U.S. to dominate the oil and gas sector leaving no room for others.
Dmitriev said that BRICS member Russia is confident that a new energy deal with the U.S. could go through. Russia is “Positive after the Biden administration destroyed all of the communication, and destroyed all of the discussion,”he said. A new chapter in the energy sector could open up if the U.S. and Russia’s Arctic oil deal goes through.
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Source: Watcher Guru
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