Mark O’Byrne: Protecting Wealth in a Cashless Society with Gold & Silver

Tom welcomes Mark O'Byrne back to the show. Mark is the Founder of Health Wealth Gold. Mark O'Byrne, a precious metals expert, sees value in gold and silver as insurance against various risks, including internet shutdowns and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) technology. He emphasizes that governments with extensive powers can threaten individuals' finances, especially in a cashless society. While cryptocurrencies offer an alternative digital gold, O'Byrne warns of the risks associated with digital assets. Internet shutdowns, which have occurred in democratic countries like India to control narratives and dissent, can disrupt financial systems, including Bitcoin, gold ETFs, and digital gold platforms. Although off-chain transactions are possible for some Bitcoin users, they aren't viable for many. The vulnerability of digital assets highlights the importance of physical assets like gold and silver in a diversified portfolio. O'Byrne also discusses potential government restrictions or bans on certain technologies, such as Bitcoin, due to concerns about backdoors into devices. He suggests that most assets are now accessed via usernames and passwords, creating risks if there are vulnerabilities in digital platforms. The expert also cautions against assuming a global financial crisis and bail-ins are inevitable, noting the importance of understanding the complexities of these issues. In recent times, there has been a significant increase in gold and silver bullion products from new private mints globally, leading to high inventories and decreased premiums for non-legal tender bullion products like silver and gold rounds. However, O'Byrne observes an uptick in demand for both metals and anticipates positive fundamentals for silver due to declining production in Mexico and Peru and increasing international demand. Despite some concerns about silver stackers potentially selling their holdings when the price reaches $30 per ounce, O'Byrne remains optimistic about the future of silver. He advises investors to take profits instead of waiting for unpredictable price targets set by gurus and suggests following him on Twitter or LinkedIn for updates on his research and insights into the gold and silver markets. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:52 - Interconnected World5:18 - Digital Asset Risks8:08 - Cash During a Crisis11:40 - Censorship & Control20:22 - Bank Failure Risks27:47 - New Mints & Bullion34:42 - ETF Inventories36:12 - Bullion Banks39:12 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode * Mark recommends gold and silver as insurance against risks like internet shutdowns, EMP technology, and cashless society threats. * Governments may restrict or ban certain technologies like Bitcoin due to concerns about digital platform vulnerabilities; physical assets remain crucial in diversified portfolios. * Despite potential for a silver sell off around $30 per ounce, O'Byrne observes increased demand and positive fundamentals. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/marktobyrneWebsite: https://www.taracoins.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcpfS0ZjfQEeOyYbw6xeYgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markobyrne/ Mark O’Byrne is one of the leading authorities on silver and gold internationally with a high profile in social media & mainstream media having appeared on RTE, CNBC, Bloomberg and most Irish and international print, radio and tv media.