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Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and a prominent voice in macro investing, has once again stirred debate in the digital asset space, this time by declaring NFTs the “single best long-term store of wealth.”The comment, made in social media comment screenshotted by the community, followed his broader thesis that currency debasement and exponential technology trends are driving a historic shift in asset ownership.Pal wrote:“You don’t own enough cryptoWhen you do, you don’t own enough NFTs, as art is upstream of wealth. Both will never be this cheap again.”The statement was met with a mix of support, skepticism, and outright ridicule, highlighting a sharp divide in sentiment as the NFT market continues to recalibrate after its speculative peak.Influencer Lark Davis echoed Pal’s view, admitting he held few NFTs and intended to change that this cycle. Pal responded with a suggestion to “just buy a Punk as a starter,” referring to CryptoPunks, one of the oldest and most recognizable Ethereum-based NFT collections.Opinion dividedSupporters of Pal argued that he has often been ahead of the curve, pointing to past calls on macro trends like institutional Bitcoin adoption and the rise of Web3. To them, NFTs, particularly those tied to cultural provenance, represent digital property in its earliest, most undervalued form.However, most of the community was quick to oppose the notion, highlighting the fact that the NFT sector remains significantly below the peaks seen in 2021. Some were more critical and argued that NFTs were “overhyped” and are “drowning in a liquidity desert.”Investor and analyst Fred Krueger quoted Pal’s NFT statement with disbelief, writing:“I kid you not.”Gary Cardone echoed the sentiment, while other critics questioned the timing and substance of the call.The clash over Pal’s comment reflects the growing sentiment in the industry that NFTs are speculative instruments whose long-term value remains unproven, despite the sector continuing to garner some support amid waning interest.Mentioned in this article

Nutrition experts have praised a much-anticipated report from Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission for cogently outlining the parlous state of America’s health, but said actions taken by the Trump administration actively undermine the report’s stated goals.While some food and farming groups slammed the report for “recycling RFK Jr’s pet peeves” and spreading “fear-based misinformation,” others praised its “devastating critique” of America’s health problems.However, they stressed that at this stage, “it’s just talk,” with the rubber to hit the road in mid-August when the MAHA Commission will release a follow-up report outlining how to fix the problems, a much tougher task.Today’s report identifies four key drivers claimed to be behind the “childhood chronic disease crisis”:Poor diet and the “shift toward ultra-processed foods.”and the “shift toward ultra-processed foods.” Environmental chemicals it claims are “linked to developmental issues and chronic disease.”it claims are “linked to developmental issues and chronic disease.” Lack of physical activity , excessive screen time, sleep deprivation and chronic stress., excessive screen time, sleep deprivation and chronic stress. Overmedicalization, reflecting RFK Jr’s concerns over “overprescribing medications to children.”Pesticides and food additivesPesticides do not feature prominently in the report, although it cites studies (which farming groups say are cherry-picked) linking glyphosate and atrazine to adverse health outcomes. However, it also notes that a review of common herbicides is coming in 2026 and that actions to restrict crop protection tools “must involve thoughtful consideration of what is necessary for adequate protection, alternatives, and cost of production.”As expected, the report attacks synthetic dyes and selected food additives such as BHT, Propylparaben, and titanium dioxide, a whitening agent approved as a color additive exempt from certification​​​ in the US but banned in food products sold in the EU since mid-2022.Artificial sweeteners including aspartame, sucralose and saccharin also come under fire, with the report noting that they have been “observed to interfere with the gut microbiome in some studies,” although industry groups have challenged these findings.Seed oils, a particular bugbear for RFK Jr who has been encouraging firms to replace them with fats such as beef tallow against the advice of most nutritionists, are also singled out as part of a broader attack on ultra-processed foods, which other countries explicitly urge their citizens to avoid, claims the report.While the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have over time switched from focusing on individual nutrients to encouraging healthier dietary patterns, they do “not explicitly address ultra-processed foods,” claims the report.It also notes that federal crop insurance programs have primarily covered traditional field crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans that are used in processed foods “while providing much less support for specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables tree nuts and nursery plants.”Marion Nestle: ‘A stunning report… but at the moment, this is just talk…’The focus on some of RFK Jr’s pet peeves can often distract from broader structural issues that limit access to healthy food and healthcare, acknowledged Marion Nestle, PhD, M.P.H., Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health Emerita at New York University.But all in all, she told AgFunderNews, “It’s a stunning report, a devastating critique of what American society has done to its kids.”She added: “It sure covers the territory, from food to cell-phone use. The report is particularly concerned about ultra-processed foods and food chemicals. Both deserve to be taken seriously