Gold has been the world's standard reserve Currency for hundreds of years. Even as the world has moved to fiat currency, governments and investors alike still look to Gold as a reliable alternative. Given recent volatility, though, it may be crypto's chance to step in as a different, perhaps more secure option.

On Tuesday, August 11, gold experienced its largest one-day drop in seven years. Prices per ounce fell by 4.7% between Monday and Tuesday, bringing them down from above $2,000 to $1,932.28. This recent drop isn't the only problem that the precious metal has on ...