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The Golden Barrier: Why Gold Bars Are No Longer a Universal Passport
After banks, real estate, insurance, and stablecoins, the last remaining payment instrument is physical gold. And it, too, is ceasing to function as a universal pass. As of September 1, Russia has restricted the export of gold bars and cash rubles; refiners have switched to digital bar certificates; and Dubai has ceded its status as the main hub to Hong Kong. We’ll break down what has actually changed, where the alarmists are exaggerating, and how to store your gold now so you don’t lose it at customs.
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