The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) announced that it recently transferred 86 tonnes of gold from vaults in the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, citing growing geopolitical instability as a key factor behind the decision. The gold was moved from storage facilities in New York and Ottawa to London, with DNB officials highlighting that gold can be traded more quickly in the UK than in its previous locations. DNB President Olaf Sleijpen explained that this operational shift will allow the central bank to deploy its reserves more swiftly if necessary.