Chinese investors heavily unload gold holdings and shift investments towards another asset class due to gold prices remaining flat: Report
In the world of finance, two intriguing stories are unfolding: China's strategic accumulation of gold and the surge of cryptocurrency trends.
China's Gold Reserves on the Rise
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has been steadily increasing its gold reserves throughout 2025. By the end of June, the PBOC's gold reserves reached approximately 2,299 tonnes, marking an increase of about 19 tonnes in the first half of the year alone. This strategic approach is aimed at diversifying reserves away from the US dollar amid global economic uncertainties. Gold's share of China's total foreign exchange reserves has risen from 5.5% in December 2024 to 6.7% by June 2025, reflecting a growing emphasis on gold as a reserve asset.
Rising Demand for Gold Investment in China
Simultaneously, retail gold investment demand in China has surged significantly in 2025. Demand for gold bars and coins has more than doubled that of jewelry in Q2 2025, indicating a shift from adornment to investment purposes as gold prices hit new highs. This trend is driven by concerns about economic issues such as declining home prices, deflation risks, and yuan weakness.
Cryptocurrency Trends
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Memecoin 'SATOSHI' is launching its first presale, heralding the return of Satoshi Nakamoto's vision. Meanwhile, a cryptocurrency altcoin backed by Arthur Hayes is outpacing the crypto market following a new partnership with Anchorage Digital. Falcon Finance has also made headlines with USDf listed on VOOI's Omnichain Perps and RWA Exchange.
PulseChain Adoption and Naoris Protocol's Bug Bounty
PulseChain adoption is on the rise as Ethereum projects migrate to its faster, cheaper blockchain. Naoris Protocol has also launched a $120,000 post-quantum bug bounty amid growing cryptographic security focus.
Market Developments
In the stock market, the CSI 300 Index, which replicates the performance of the top 300 stocks traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, is up nearly 5.5% in the past month. Meanwhile, US lawmakers have issued subpoenas to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Bank of America Boss Brian Moynihan over their role in a Tesla supplier's IPO.
Controversies and Debates
There is debate over whether the PBOC's reported purchases fully capture its activity. Some analysts suggest that the PBOC might have covertly bought more gold than what public numbers disclose, as reported. Chinese investors, on the other hand, are reportedly selling gold worth nearly $450 million in onshore gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this month.
White House Digital Asset Policy Report and Hamieverse
Plume has been featured in the White House Digital Asset Policy Report, and Hamieverse has tapped Abstract to power its debut blockchain game and purpose-driven ecosystem.
Unusual Incident
In an unusual incident, a bank insider drained $195,000 from churches, a kids museum, and customers, faking his own death to prevent recovery of incriminating evidence, according to a report by the US Department of Justice.
These developments underscore the dynamism and intrigue in the world of finance, where gold reserves and cryptocurrencies continue to shape and be shaped by global economic trends.
[1] Gold.org [2] CNBC [3] Reuters [4] Bloomberg
- The strategic accumulation of gold by China, as seen in the increase of gold reserves by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the rise in gold's share of China's total foreign exchange reserves, is a significant development in the realm of finance and business.
- Simultaneously, the surge of interest in cryptocurrencies, with the launch of presales for Memecoin 'SATOSHI' and the success of a cryptocurrency altcoin backed by Arthur Hayes, is indicative of the continued growth and evolution of this digital finance landscape.
- Furthermore, the diversification of investments into altcoins, as demonstrated by the partnership between a cryptocurrency altcoin and Anchorage Digital and the listing of USDf on VOOI's Omnichain Perps and RWA Exchange, highlights the increasing importance of cryptocurrencies in the world of finance and investing.
