Sir Hugh Beaver loved to go hunting, and on Nov. 10, 1951, took a shot at a golden plover and missed. An argument arose within the hunting party: Was the golden plover the fastest game bird in Europe?

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum appear to be significantly undervalued, given their recent market slide. Gold-backed stablecoins are a new way for crypto investors to get exposure to the price of gold.

The yuan extended gains on Thursday, marking its longest winning streak against the greenback since 2010, after China’s daily fixing signaled tolerance for a managed appreciation. The onshore yuan ...