Gold outpaces Bitcoin as institutions quietly buy crypto
Institutions accumulated billions in crypto as gold rallied and bitcoin consolidated amid tariff-driven uncertainty.

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Institutions accumulated billions in crypto as gold rallied and bitcoin consolidated amid tariff-driven uncertainty.
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Ordell Minerals (ASX:ORD) has reported significant early results from its ongoing drilling program at the McNabs East prospect.
European Lithium (ASX:EUR) has sold 5 million ordinary shares in Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML), generating net proceeds of approximately $124 million.
Everest Metals (ASX:EMC), in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has been awarded $490,500 through the highly competitive Australia Economic Accelerator Ignite Round 2 program.
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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) announced standout production results for 2025, with copper equivalent output rising 8% year-on-year.
D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) reported first-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, even as the nation's largest homebuilder grapples with a persistent "wait-and-see" attitude from buyers.