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In this engaging discussion, Dan McElduff, President of Abaxx Exchange, and Steve Lowe, Strategic Advisor for Precious Metals, share insights from the Asia-Pacific Precious Metals Conference. They unveil Abaxx’s groundbreaking gold infrastructure that promises to streamline trading with co-located spot and futures markets. The conversation covers Singapore's ambitions to become a gold trading hub, the importance of market liquidity, and the evolving dynamics of buyer-seller interactions in a changing landscape. Their vision for a collaborative future in gold trading shines through.

This conversation features Thomas McMahon, Co-Founder of Abaxx Technologies, who brings a wealth of experience from the commodity markets. He dives into gold's historical role as a hedge against the US dollar and examines its evolving significance in today’s financial landscape. The discussion highlights the changing perceptions of gold across cultures and regions, particularly between the West and Asia, and explores the implications of new trading hubs. Listeners gain insights into the future of gold in global finance and its potential resurgence in investment strategies.

This week on Gold for the 21st Century, we welcome Greg Sharenow back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Greg is Managing Director & Portfolio Manager for Commodities and Real Assets at PIMCO. David Greely sits down with Greg to discuss how policy uncertainty and inflation are shaping the investing landscape and the role that commodities and real assets – including gold – are playing in helping investors grow and protect their wealth.

We continue Gold for the 21st Century this week with Sakhila Mirza, President of Responsible Gold. David Greely sits down with Sakhila to discuss the role of standards, data, and technology in building an ecosystem of trust for responsible and sustainable gold.

In this special edition, Ben Hunt, author and co-founder of Second Foundation Partners, discusses the evolving role of semantic structures in understanding data. Mark Lewis of Andurand Capital dives into the complexities of the EU emissions trading system and its global implications. Josh Crumb from Abaxx Technologies emphasizes the need for trust infrastructures in today's digital marketplace. Together, they explore the urgent transition to cleaner energy and the transformative impact of technology on market dynamics and sustainability.

Steve Lowe, former Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Base and Precious Metals at Scotiabank, shares his wealth of experience in the gold markets. He discusses the urgent need for market infrastructure and technology to enhance accessibility and trust in gold investments. Lowe highlights the complexities of gold lease rates and their impact on risk management. The conversation also examines the role of gold as a stable asset amidst geopolitical uncertainties and the potential for innovative technologies to transform the gold supply chain.

Michael DiRienzo, President & CEO of The Silver Institute, delves into the critical role of silver in the green economy. He discusses its surging demand in industries like photovoltaics and how it’s evolving in investor portfolios. The conversation uncovers the dynamics between silver and gold markets and highlights current supply deficits. He also addresses the impact of geopolitical tensions and tariffs on the silver market, emphasizing silver's resilience and its potential both industrially and as an investment asset.

In this engaging discussion, Josh Crumb, Founder & CEO of Abaxx Technologies, explores the evolving gold market and its essential role in today’s economy. He shares his journey from skepticism to advocating for gold as a stable asset amidst financial uncertainties. Crumb delves into the intersection of gold, cryptocurrency, and financial tech, while introducing innovative gold futures contracts in Singapore. He also discusses the future of gold ownership with 'full digital title,' set to revolutionize market efficiency and trust.

Gregor Gregersen, the visionary Founder of Silver Bullion Group, dives into the crucial role of gold and precious metals for wealth protection in today's economy. He shares insights from his experiences during the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting the need for reliable physical infrastructure and trust in financial systems. Gregersen also discusses Singapore's emerging status as a business hub and explores the shifting dynamics in the gold market amid global tensions, showcasing innovative verification techniques to combat counterfeiting.

We continue Gold for the 21st Century this week with Don Casturo, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Quantix Commodities. David Greely sits down with Don to discuss the role of gold in protecting investors' portfolios, the drivers of recent gold market performance, and how de-dollarization is changing the way gold trades relative to other assets.