Pinnacle Digest

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At Pinnacle Digest, we take a generalist yet forward-looking approach. Our aim is to identify and explore stories in early stages, ahead of widespread attention from 'The Street.'

Pinnacle Digest (“PD” or “PinnacleDigest.com”) was established as an online financial newsletter for speculators and micro-cap investors over a decade ago. With the goal of bringing its readers and viewers industry leading coverage on the Canadian venture capital market, PD has built relationships with some of North America’s leaders in the space… from innovative CEOs to award winning geologists, tech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and money managers, PD has leveraged its relationships with the aim to enhance both its coverage on sponsor companies and overall content creation approach.

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Abstract image of high-purity silica powering defense and semiconductor technologies
Thursday, May 15, 2025

Manitoba's Secret Weapon: How Sio Silica Could Fuel Tech and Defense

Sio Silica is unlocking one of the purest silica quartz deposits in North America—critical for advanced semiconductors, defense systems, and AI infrastructure. With a low-impact extraction model and strategic ties to national security, this Manitoba-based project could anchor North America’s next wave of technological and military innovation.

Abstract digital artwork representing Coinbase's rise to the S&P 500
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Coinbase Joins the S&P 500: From Crypto Startup to Wall Street Powerhouse

Coinbase just became the first pure-play crypto company to join the S&P 500—marking a historic shift in the relationship between digital assets and Wall Street. This is no longer a fringe movement. It's institutional. Here's how Coinbase got here—and what it means for the future of finance.

Central banks buying gold bars as global currencies shift in the background
Monday, May 12, 2025

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Never Before

Central banks are stockpiling gold at a pace not seen in over 50 years. In this gripping conversation with legendary speculator Lobo Tiggre, we explore why gold is no longer just a hedge—it’s the cornerstone of a new global financial order.

Smoke rising from a South Asian military strike zone with financial markets in the background
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

How a War Between India and Pakistan Could Shock Global Markets

Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point following cross-border airstrikes and the closure of Pakistani airspace. While the conflict may seem localized, the market risks are global—impacting oil prices, gold, equities, and investor sentiment. Here's what North American investors need to know.

A crumbling U.S. dollar monument with storm clouds and gold bars emerging from the rubble
Monday, May 5, 2025

The Fatal Addiction: How America’s Debt Binge Could Kill the Dollar—and Resurrect Gold

Michael Pento, President of Pento Portfolio Strategies, breaks down why America’s debt-fueled economy is nearing a tipping point. In this post, we unpack his most urgent predictions—from soaring interest payments to gold’s resurgence and the crumbling 60/40 portfolio. If you care about protecting your capital in an era of systemic risk, this is your wake-up call.

David Hunter’s prediction of a final melt-up in asset prices followed by a devastating global bust
Monday, April 28, 2025

David Hunter’s Dire Warning: A Final Melt-Up Before the Global Deflationary Superstorm

David Hunter believes we are entering the final melt-up in global markets—a euphoric rally that will blindside most investors before a catastrophic deflationary bust unfolds. In this blog, we break down Hunter’s bold forecast and explain why liquidity, central banks, and human nature could trigger the greatest collapse of our lifetime.

A digitally illustrated empty Earth symbolizing the global fertility crisis
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The Fertility Crisis: Too Few People Will Break the System

While the world frets over inflation, war, and resource scarcity, a quieter crisis is already rewriting the rules of global economics. It’s not too many people — it’s too few. Welcome to the fertility crisis.

Young investors driving global Bitcoin adoption in a changing financial world
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Bitcoin Adoption: A New Monetary Order in the Making

From obscure beginnings to a serious financial movement, Bitcoin adoption is reshaping how the world thinks about money, trust, and the future of finance.

Canada's economic future hangs in the balance as the 2025 election nears
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Canada’s Economic Future in the Balance: Spencer Fernando on the 2025 Election

Political commentator Spencer Fernando joins Pinnacle Digest to discuss how Canada’s 2025 federal election could reshape its economic future. From stalled pipelines to tax competitiveness and brain drain, this conversation highlights the critical decisions facing the nation at a moment of profound transition.

Bitcoin and crypto exchanges compared to traditional banks
Sunday, April 20, 2025

Crypto vs Banks: Can Bitcoin’s New Titans Challenge Fiat's Old Guard?

Binance and Coinbase may lead in crypto, but they’re still dwarfed by the size and scope of traditional banks. Yet Bitcoin’s growing integration into corporate and sovereign finance is changing the narrative fast. This blog explores the shifting balance of power between crypto-native firms and Wall Street’s legacy titans.

AI Bubble and NASDAQ Central Bank Investments Soar
Thursday, April 17, 2025

The AI Bubble Deflates: NASDAQ Down to 29 P/E Ratio

As NASDAQ valuations remain elevated on AI promises, global central banks quietly amass record holdings in American tech, while echoes of past bubbles linger ominously.

Gold bars rise as U.S. dollar fades – Grant Williams perspective
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Grant Williams on Gold, War & What Comes Next

When U.S. Treasury sanctions froze Russia’s reserves, something snapped in global finance. Grant Williams explains why gold is rising, trust is collapsing, and the buy-the-dip era may be over.

Franco-Nevada logo overlaid on a gold mine and royalty contract, symbolizing wealth generation without mining risk
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Franco-Nevada: The Greatest Royalty Company in History?

Franco-Nevada rewrote the rules of mining by never swinging a pickaxe. This is the story of how a quiet royalty company became one of the greatest wealth-building machines in resource history.

Canadian energy workers at oil and gas facility during winter, symbolizing the challenges facing Canada's energy sector
Monday, April 14, 2025

When The Lights Go Out For Canada

Canada’s energy sector is under fire at home—just as global demand surges. Discover why overregulation is jeopardizing our energy future and security.

Stylized illustration of miniature investor figures navigating a bustling town square dominated by a giant, oversized compass, symbolizing the search for reliable direction and orientation amidst market uncertainty and economic realignment
Saturday, April 12, 2025

The Quiet Shift: Why Markets Feel Different This Time

Facing a structural market shift towards scarcity and uncertainty, investors must abandon old habits and focus on long-term discipline and understanding fundamental changes.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Shopify Illusion: 6 Investing Lessons from Canada’s Fallen Giant

Shopify's rise was legendary—its fall, a masterclass in risk. Discover 6 vital lessons every Canadian small-cap investor needs to survive and thrive in the volatile market ahead.