San Francisco Startup Claims Breakthrough in Gold Production
A San Francisco startup says it has developed a process to convert mercury into gold, potentially impacting gold's market dynamics.
A San Francisco startup says it has developed a process to convert mercury into gold, potentially impacting gold's market dynamics. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹13.39 ($0.1409). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Bitcoin.com, with live market data added, as of Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:15:01 UTC.
If verified, this breakthrough could disrupt the gold market by increasing supply and challenging traditional mining, with potential ripple effects on related commodities and investments.
- Marathon Fusion claims to have created gold from mercury, outpacing CERN's production rate.
- Gold currently trades around $4,000 per ounce, down 26% from its January peak.
- The development raises questions about future gold scarcity and market stability.
A San Francisco-based startup, Marathon Fusion, has announced a groundbreaking achievement in nuclear science, claiming to have successfully converted mercury into gold. According to the company, their process is ten times more efficient than previous attempts by CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
This development comes at a time when gold prices are experiencing volatility, currently trading just under $4,000 per ounce. This is approximately 26% below its peak in January, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics if the technology scales up.
The announcement has sparked discussions about the future of gold scarcity and its implications for traditional mining industries. If Marathon Fusion's claims are verified, it could lead to a significant increase in gold supply, potentially affecting prices and investment strategies.
The broader market context shows a relatively flat crypto market with a total market cap of $2.76 trillion. 
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is down 0.36% in the last 24 hours, reflecting a neutral sentiment with a Fear & Greed index of 51.
While the immediate impact on the crypto market is uncertain, the development highlights the potential for technological advancements to disrupt traditional commodities. Investors and stakeholders will likely monitor this space closely for further developments and verification of the claims.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹13.40$0.141 to ₹13.39$0.1409 — -0.04%.
The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.59 (about $0.1409), up 0.1% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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San Francisco Startup Claims Breakthrough in Gold Production — questions & answers
What did Marathon Fusion claim to achieve?
Marathon Fusion claims to have developed a process to convert mercury into gold, outperforming CERN's production rate by ten times.
How might this affect the gold market?
If verified, the technology could increase gold supply, potentially lowering prices and impacting traditional mining industries.
What is the current price of gold?
Gold is currently trading just under $4,000 per ounce, down 26% from its January peak.
How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?
About ₹14.59 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1409. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.