Gold is once again attracting investor attention, showing excellent performance in 2025 amid geopolitical instability and record central bank reserves. While Bitcoin is referred to as 'digital gold,' the traditional asset remains popular. This article explores gold's achievements, growing interest in DeFi, and recent events in the cryptocurrency market.
Access to Tokenized Gold via IRAs
SmartGold, an IRA provider, has partnered with Chintai Nexus to tokenize gold stored in vaults. This project enables investors to use tokenized gold for earning income through DeFi lending platforms while retaining the tax-advantaged status of individual retirement accounts. The trend of tokenizing gold is gaining momentum, with some companies already implementing tokenized products in their supply chains.
Growing Interest in DeFi Lending
Decentralized finance lending is gaining popularity among institutions. According to Binance Research, the total value locked in DeFi lending protocols has increased by 72% this year. The acceleration of stablecoin and tokenized asset adoption is opening new avenues for institutional participation in DeFi. Tokenized real-world assets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in the cryptocurrency market.
Figure Technology IPO and Gryphon's Merger with American Bitcoin
Figure Technology Solutions plans to conduct an initial public offering aiming to raise up to $526 million at a valuation of over $4 billion. Additionally, shareholders of Gryphon Digital Mining have approved a merger with American Bitcoin, which is linked to the Trump family. Following the merger, the new company will trade under the ticker 'ABTC,' underscoring current trends in the cryptocurrency market.
Gold continues to demonstrate its relevance as a reliable asset, especially in times of economic uncertainty. The development of tokenization and DeFi is creating new opportunities for investors. At the same time, public offerings of cryptocurrency companies highlight the interest in this financial market sector.
