North America has miners and an abundance of energy, but it's lacking one ingredient for a true mining boom: an ASIC manufacturer close to home.
Exchange executives worldwide say the direct listing could spur adoption and acceptance of crypto.
Gold prices have been under pressure this year. However, rising COVID-19 cases, AstraZeneca vaccine setback, dovish central banks and a moderately rising U.S. inflation could add gains to the precious metal ETFs.