Gold is up sharply after recent reports that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is intensifying.
Spot gold crested $1,930 an ounce Wednesday evening eastern time.
Bitcoin dropped, losing over 7% for the day and currently trading under $35,000.
According to reports by Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Gunfire and explosion were heard over night in Ukrainian capitol, Kyiv.
By Michael McCrae
For Kitco News
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