Why Bitcoin Has Fallen Behind Gold & What Could Come Next

The podcast explores the shifting dynamics of global finance, particularly the roles of gold and Bitcoin in a changing world order. Vinny Lingham discusses his new gold-backed stablecoin, Zash, designed to reward users and provide a hedge against economic instability, while expressing skepticism about Bitcoin's current capacity to serve as a global reserve asset due to its volatility and smaller market cap. Eric Fine analyzes the potential for gold to back the global money supply, estimating prices of $34,000 to $189,000 per ounce based on different monetary aggregates, and emphasizes the increasing financial stability of emerging markets compared to developed nations burdened by debt. Both guests touch on geopolitical factors influencing asset values, including the rise of regional economic blocks and the potential for the Chinese Yuan to gain prominence.