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The Market Online
26-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Contributors Corner Eps 13- The Corporate Crypto Strategy No One's Talking About, Until Now
Contributors Corner, Eps. 13 with Bundeep Singh Rangar Corporate balance sheets are going rogue. In a move that's shaking up traditional finance, companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Nakamoto, and Metaplanet are ditching cash for Bitcoin — turning their treasuries into crypto war chests. It's bold, it's controversial, and it could redefine how corporations store and grow value. On this episode of Contributors Corner, we're back with our crypto and blockchain aficionado, Bandeep Singh Rangar, CEO of Fineqia to break down the wild west of crypto. We're dissecting the latest trend of public companies turning their balance sheets into Bitcoin vaults. Why are companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Nakamoto, and Metaplanet hoarding Bitcoin? And if this is a speculative bet or a massive shift in how corporations protect value? Bandeep pulls back the curtain on how these 'Bitcoin treasury companies' are commanding insane premiums — sometimes trading at 4–5x the value of their holdings and why institutional investors are piling in. We also explore the rise of ETFs and how they provide a regulated backdoor to crypto exposure without the self-custody headaches. But here's the big question: Can these companies survive a long crypto winter? Bandeep breaks down the three critical factors — size, management, and asset mix — that will separate the survivors from the collapses. And if you've been wondering whether corporate giants like Apple or Amazon could jump into this game, Bandeep has thoughts on that too. This conversation cuts through the hype to reveal what's really driving the corporate shift toward crypto — and what it means for the future of traditional finance. Heard something you want unpacked even more? Or maybe you're already eyeballing a tokenized beach condo? Hit us in the comments or DM. 🎧 Listen now to this episode of Contributors Corner —next episode drops soon, stay tuned. DISCLAIMER: These conversations are packed full of useful knowledge for your portfolio decisions, and remember these are the opinions of our own, with vested interests in particular assets and companies. Always be sure you speak with your Financial Advisor and know your own risk tolerance . To stay up-to-date on all of your market news head to Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here
The Market Online
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Gold Report: Why junior miners are back in vogue
In episode 12 of Contributors Corner, Stockhouse's Lyndsay Malchuk interviews Paul Sun, chief executive officer of Eminent Gold (TSXV:EMNT), a junior miner in Nevada, about the growing trend of major miners increasing reserves through junior acquisitions. Click here for the full story. This content has been prepared as part of a partnership with Globex Mining Enterprises Inc., Eminent Gold Corp., Centerra Gold Inc., Midland Exploration Inc., ElDorado Gold Corp. and Amex Exploration Inc., and is intended for informational purposes only. By the ounce At the time of writing on Tuesday, the price of gold was US$3,441.10, down from US$3,345.90 per ounce in our July 16 report, according to data from The Globe and Mail, with increasing long positions, junior market sentiment and US inflation supporting World Gold Council's thesis for higher prices. This week in gold Globex Mining Enterprises (TSX:GMX) continues to deliver value-accretive developments from its polymetallic 258-asset portfolio, with numerous recent milestones at properties with established resources de-risking the case for an investment. Junior miner Midland Exploration (TSXV:MD) announced a C$5,058,750 financing, through which Centerra Gold (TSX:CG), one of Canada's top gold miners, intends to take a 9.9 per cent position. Striking a similar note, Quebec junior gold miner Amex Exploration (TSXV:AMX) will undertake an up to C$30 million financing, including a C$17.6 million investment from Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD), a gold and base metals producer that generated 520,000 ounces of gold in 2024, granting it a 17 per cent stake in Amex on an undiluted basis. Top trending gold stocks Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about the junior and major mining stocks in this week's gold report on Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
The Market Online
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Contributors Corner Eps 12-Digging Deeper: Why the Big Players Are Betting on Junior Miners"
Contributors Corner, Eps. 12 with Paul Sun Big-cap mining companies are facing a major problem: dwindling reserves and a lack of new discoveries. Instead of taking on early-stage risk themselves, they're increasingly turning to junior explorers to do the heavy lifting—making small caps the new hunting ground for future supply. In this episode of Contributors Corner, we unpack this shift with Paul Sun, CEO of Eminent Gold (TSXV: EMNT), a junior explorer operating in Nevada that's already caught market attention with its high-potential targets and technical team stacked with major mining pedigrees. Paul shares how this surge in strategic interest is reshaping the junior space, what big players are really looking for, and how companies like Eminent are positioning themselves to benefit. With capital tighter than ever, majors are becoming more selective, and the juniors with real assets and seasoned leadership are standing out. 🎙️ Listen in as we explore how this top-down investment trend is creating new momentum for juniors and why it might just mark the start of a major shift in mining's capital landscape. 🌍 Learn more about Eminent Gold at Check out our past issues of Contributors Corner where Michael Succurro from Spark Financial and Lyndsay Malchuk break open the topics that matter most for your portfolio and Bundeep Singh from Fineqia gives us all the 4-1-1 on crypto and blockchain DISCLAIMER: These conversations are packed full of useful knowledge for your portfolio decisions, and remember these are the opinions of our own, with vested interests in particular assets and companies. Always be sure you speak with your Financial Advisor and know your own risk tolerance. For full disclaimer information, please click here To stay up-to-date on all of your market news head to Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards.
The Market Online
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Contributors Corner Ep. 11: Rate Holds, Rent Wars, and ROI Red Flags
Contributors Corner, Eps. 11 with Michael Succurro This week on Contributors Corner, we're pulling no punches. The Bank of Canada made its latest move, but was it guts or fear that led the charge? And with the recent inflation rate increasing to 1.9%, will the threat of another hold, become a reality? We're talking mortgage pressure, market paralysis, and why investors are now staring down a landscape full of traps, tension, and tiny margins for error. Michael Succurro of Spark Financial returns to unpack what this second rate hold means for the average Canadian. Is it caution or calculated restraint? According to Michael, it's all about preventing a dangerous surge in buyer activity that could reignite bidding wars. But underneath it all—mortgage defaults are ticking up, investors are frozen, and sellers are either panicked or stubborn. The market's locked in a standoff. Sellers are either under pressure or holding firm, convinced they can wait it out. Buyers are circling for bargains, and investors? They're sitting on dry powder, waiting for the real pain to hit. While headlines claim rental prices are dropping, the truth is grimmer, those declines are showing up in overbuilt condo zones, not in the areas people actually want to live. And in a housing market still wildly out of reach for most Canadians, a $100 dip in rent doesn't move the needle. ROI on single-unit condos? Dead in the water. The math just doesn't work. If you're chasing returns, the smart money is heading to multi-unit plays in markets like Alberta, where the cost-to-income ratio still breathes. Meanwhile, fixed and variable rates are neck and neck, bond yields are bouncing, and the best move right now is staying sharp. In this market, hesitation isn't weakness—it's your edge. So what's the move for investors now? 'Don't run—walk,' Michael says. This market doesn't reward panic buys. It punishes them. Heard something you want unpacked even more? Hit us in the comments or DM. 🎧 Listen now to this episode of Contributors Corner—next episode drops soon where we are breaking open why large cap mining companies are now bullish on investing in small caps with CEO, Paul Sun of Eminent Gold. DISCLAIMER: These conversations are packed full of useful knowledge for your portfolio decisions, and remember these are the opinions of our own, with vested interests in particular assets and companies. Always be sure you speak with your Financial Advisor and know your own risk tolerance. For full disclaimer information, please click here To stay up-to-date on all of your market news head to Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards.
The Market Online
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Real Estate Gets A Crypto Makeover
Contributors Corner with Bundeep Singh Rangar Welcome back to Contributors Corner , where we don't just talk markets—we interrogate them. I'm flying solo this time (Michael's probably buried under a stack of charts and cold espresso), but don't worry, I've got backup. Our recurring resident crypto whisperer, Bundeep Singh Rangar from Fineqia, is back to rip the gloss off buzzwords and unpack what's real, what's risky, and what's actually happening in blockchain. And this time? We're talking about the unexpected love story between crypto and real estate. Yep. Concrete meets code. Mortgages meet mining. Think less HGTV, more NFT. Why This Mashup Actually Makes Sense Real estate is historically the tortoise in the investment race—slow, paper-heavy, and full of fine print. Crypto? It's the caffeinated hare—decentralized, chaotic, and lightning-fast. But bring them together and suddenly we're looking at fractional property ownership, tokenized condos in Dubai, and smart contracts that make buying a home as easy as ordering Uber Eats. Bundeep lays it out: Tokenization lets you slice up real estate into digital pieces—tiny enough that you don't need a million bucks to get in. Think $10 ownership in a luxury apartment in London. You're not dreaming; that's happening. Global Markets Without the Jet Lag One of the juiciest parts of crypto real estate? Borderless investing. You can snag a piece of property in Tokyo, Dubai, or London—without playing immigration ping-pong or dealing with seven lawyers and a translator. That's not theoretical; it's live. Companies like Citadel and Propy are already tokenizing global properties, giving you access to markets you couldn't touch before without either a fat inheritance or a law degree. But Let's Not Romanticize This Just Yet The red flags? They're real. Some tokenization projects are all sizzle and no stake. Bundeep breaks it down like a forensic accountant: vet the project originator, assess the blockchain network it's on (because not all chains are created equal), and make damn sure there's liquidity. Because owning a tokenized shack in Malibu is meaningless if you can't sell it. Also, just because it's digital doesn't mean it's safe. If the land registry isn't on-chain, fraud is still on the table. If the title is murky, you could be buying a dream without the deed. The 'Mortgage' Flip You Didn't See Coming Now for the mind-bender: real estate is being used to finance crypto investments. Picture this—refinancing your home to free up capital, then using that liquidity to invest in Bitcoin. Hold it long enough, and the upside might pay off your house. Wild? Yes. Risky? Definitely. Smart? Depends on your appetite for volatility and how good you are at sleeping through market dips. Regulators Are Playing Catch-Up Some jurisdictions are ahead of the curve (shoutout to Liechtenstein and Dubai). Others are still acting like crypto's a passing phase. But as legal frameworks start to solidify, we're going to see an explosion in crypto-real estate crossover—and possibly even crypto-based mortgages. Bottom Line: It's Early, but It's Real Is it too late to get in? Not even close. Bundeep reminded us that the total crypto market is still just a speck compared to global real estate. If this space matures even slightly, early movers are going to be in a prime position. You don't need a whole Bitcoin. You can buy a slice—and maybe a slice of real estate along with it. So no, you're not buying a house with Dogecoin tomorrow. But you are witnessing the beginning of something seismic. 💬 Heard something you want unpacked even more? Or maybe you're already eyeballing a tokenized beach condo? Hit us in the comments or DM. 🎧 Listen now to this episode of Contributors Corner —next episode drops soon with Michael back at the mic, hopefully less caffeinated and more coherent. DISCLAIMER: These conversations are packed full of useful knowledge for your portfolio decisions, and remember these are the opinions of our own, with vested interests in particular assets and companies. Always be sure you speak with your Financial Advisor and know your own risk tolerance . To stay up-to-date on all of your market news head to Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here
