The Wolf Of All Streets Is Bitcoin Still "Digital Gold"? Precious Metals Go PARABOLIC!
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Jan 29, 2026 Keith Grossman, President of MoonPay and digital asset payments leader. They explore the parabolic surge in gold and silver versus Bitcoin’s pause. Conversation hits tokenized metals UX, the rise of bank-linked stablecoins, and MoonPay’s X Games partnership. Short, lively takes on where tokenization and mainstream marketing could reshape digital assets.
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Tokenized Metals Challenge Digital Gold Claim
- Tokenized precious metals are sparking a new narrative that challenges Bitcoin's "digital gold" label.
- Keith Grossman and Scott Melker argue tokenized gold doesn't replicate Bitcoin's unique properties.
Tokenization Is Powerful But UX Is Rough
- Real assets getting tokenized unlock access but the consumer UX still needs work.
- Keith notes early tokenized copper doubled in value quickly but flow and alerts were stressful.
Custodial Tokens Aren't The Same As Bitcoin
- Tokenized gold differs from Bitcoin because it typically represents custodial, bank-held metal.
- Scott emphasizes Bitcoin's superiority as a bearer, decentralized store unlike paper tokenized gold.