Precious Metals and Market News

2026 will bring stablecoins, protocols and cybersecurity to the fore as Bitcoin and tokens cede the driver’s seat for now - (Kitco News) – Crypto analysts and industry experts were far more restrained in their predictions for the broader market compared to this time last year – not surprising, considering the performance of digital assets over the last quarter of 2025. And while many still believe Bitcoin could surpass its October high-water mark of $126k at some point in 2026, the focus has clearly shifted from tok...

Gold, silver see modest profit taking after both hit new highs earlier - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are steady to weaker on some mild profit-taking pressure near midday Wednesday. Both metals hit all-time record highs overnight.

Peter Schiff Says Fed Reversal, Inflation Clash With Trump, and Silver Surge Point to a Volatile 2026 - (Kitco News) As markets move toward 2026, Peter Schiff says the Federal Reserve has quietly returned to the policies that fueled past inflation shocks, even as political leaders publicly dispute whether inflation remains a problem. The debate has recently spilled into a high-profile exchange between Schiff and President Donald Trump, underscoring the growing gap between official messaging and m...

Price gains in gold, silver--more new record highs - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher and hit new record highs in early U.S. trading Wednesday. Safe-haven demand and bullish technical charts are propelling the two metals into the stratosphere.

Spot gold trades at $4,480/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 214k - (Kitco News) - Gold prices were trading near session lows following the release of better-than-expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was lower than economists’ forecasts.

Bitcoin December 24 daily chart alert - Christmas holiday pause - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, December 24--January bitcoin futures prices near steady in early trading Wednesday. The market is pausing on this Christmas holiday-shortened trading week.

Gold market analysis for December 24 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold’s bull run is set to continue in 2026, and crypto’s weakness could boost silver higher – ByteTree’s Charlie Morris - (Kitco News) – While Bitcoin, AI and the tech sector are likely to take a step back in 2026, gold’s bull run still has legs – and crypto’s weakness could add to silver’s strength, according to Charlie Morris, CIO and founder of ByteTree.

Gold firmer, silver sharply up; both hit new record highs - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are posting gains in midday U.S. trading, and hit record highs earlier today. Gold did back well down from its daily high following a stronger U.S. GDP report.

Spot gold slides to session low after U.S. Consumer Confidence falls to 89.1 in December - (Kitco News) - Gold prices fell into negative territory after the latest data showed U.S. consumer sentiment declining more than expected this month.The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 89.1 in December, below economists’ consensus forecast for a 91 reading and also down from the upwardly revised 92.9 print from November, the Conference Board announced on Tuesday. 

If Jesus Were Born Today, Would He Survive The American Police State? - If Jesus Were Born Today, Would He Survive The American Police State? Authored by John & Nisha Whitehead via The Rurtherford Institute, “When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry,...

Another Bombing On Moscow Streets Kills 3, Including Two Police Officers - Another Bombing On Moscow Streets Kills 3, Including Two Police Officers The plot has thickened, becoming even more alarming and stranger, connected to a top Russian commander's assassination in Moscow. Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car bombing on Monday. But on Wednesday, there's been yet another bomb blast under mysterious circumstances, with Russian authorities confirmin...

Largest Acquisition In Nvidia History: Jensen Pays $20BN For AI Chip Startup In Bid For Google's TPU Tech - Largest Acquisition In Nvidia History: Jensen Pays $20BN For AI Chip Startup In Bid For Google's TPU Tech Just before the market close on Friday, Nvidia unveiled its largest ever acquisition (which however was structured as a licensing deal to avoid anti-trust concerns) when it agreed to buy Groq - pardon license all of Grok's assets and acquire its entire executive team - a design...

American Holiday Essentials - American Holiday Essentials While every family celebrates the holiday season a little differently, each with its own sets of customs and traditions, there are things that most celebrants can agree on, things that are considered essential for a merry Christmas. As Statista's Felix Richter reports, according to Statista Consumer Insights, a Christmas tree in the house tops the list ...

Trump Admin Bans Anti-Free Speech EU Globalists From Entering US - Trump Admin Bans Anti-Free Speech EU Globalists From Entering US America finally draws a line in the sand against foreign meddlers... Modernity.news Steve Watson details below that the Trump administration has slapped visa bans on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other ‘anti-disinformation’ activists, accusing them of coercing American social media companies to cen...

The Piercing Cold Of Christmas - The Piercing Cold Of Christmas Authored by Andrew Fowler via RealClearReligion, Christmas evokes a warmth during the winter: bright lights, roaring fires, and good cheer with loved ones. However, as St. Andrew’s Novena distinctly emphasizes, the “piercing cold” conditions of the first Christmas starkly contrast with the holiday season’s comforts, beckoning us to not only recognize...

Watch: Pro-Natalist's Head Explodes After Lefty Journo Denies Basic Science - Watch: Pro-Natalist's Head Explodes After Lefty Journo Denies Basic Science A hilarious clip is currently going viral in which far-left journalist Paola Ramos (daughter of Trump foe and Univision reporter Jorge Ramos) attempts a "gotcha" during an interview with Simone and Malcolm Collins - Silicon Valley investors-turned Pennsylvania pronatalists, who the left, of course, has been...

US Or China? The Nation That Wins The Nuclear Fusion Race Wins Global Primacy - US Or China? The Nation That Wins The Nuclear Fusion Race Wins Global Primacy Authored by Lawrence Kadish via The Gatestone Institute, There continues to be a debate among global geopolitical analysts regarding whether the United States and China are engaged in a Cold War or a competition for global dominance. The answer is irrelevant. By anyone's observation, China seeks to dom...

Toyota Will Export American-Made Vehicles To Japan Next Year To Please The Trump Administration - Toyota Will Export American-Made Vehicles To Japan Next Year To Please The Trump Administration Toyota said it will start selling three U.S.-built models in Japan in 2026 — the Camry, Highlander, and Tundra — produced in Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas. The move is widely seen as part of Toyota’s effort to ease tensions with President Donald Trump over U.S. tariffs on Japanese vehicle...

Work, Welfare, & The Illusion Of A New Eden - Work, Welfare, & The Illusion Of A New Eden Authored by Richard Porter via RealClearPolitics.com, The scandal among the Somali community in Minnesota highlights a question to consider as we plunge deeper into the AI Age, an age in which some futurists, such as Elon Musk, suggest work will be optional: What’s the point of working? In the beginning, there was no work: God’s punishm...

Groq execs to join Nvidia as part of AI-chip licensing deal - Nvidia has entered into a nonexclusive licensing agreement with AI-chip maker Groq, and will acquire some of the startup’s executive team.

For investors, the real gift from Wall Street comes one day after Christmas - For the S&P 500, Dec. 26 has historically been the most reliably positive day of the year.

Would you take a $120,000 pay cut to work from home full time? - The latest stage in the remote work vs. in-office debate sees people arguing on TikTok and Reddit over whether to take a remote job paying $120K, or a fully in-office gig that earns $240K a year.

Sorry, winning Powerball’s $1.7 billion jackpot won’t make you a billionaire. Here’s why you might end up with $136.6 million instead. - Various factors can reduce a lottery prize, from taxes to the cost of a limo ride.

‘You need a third job or a rich husband’: I fell victim to Allen Stanford’s multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme and survived - “If you have never found yourself in a situation where your life does a complete 180, it’s wrong to talk down to anyone.”

‘Is it a case of them or us?’ We’re in our 40s. Do we retire early in our 50s — or save for our kids’ education? - “We’re both teachers, with a combined gross income of $210,000.”

‘So much for holiday cheer’: I saw a guest take a bottle of wine as they left a Christmas party. Do I tell the host? - “I guess he thought no one would notice. It came in a gift bag, and it looked expensive.”

Making a budget gives your money a fitness plan. Here’s how to spend like a pro. - These budgeting tips can ease your financial worries.

Here comes the stock market’s ‘Santa Claus rally’ — gift-wrapped and delivered on time - The seasonal rally typically runs through the first two trading days of the new year.

Your boss is pushing AI on you in exactly the wrong ways - Companies want workers to embrace AI — but a hardline ultimatum will backfire.

Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in largest deal on record - Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from nine-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.

Amazon faces 'leader's dilemma' — fight AI shopping bots or join them - Agents like OpenAI's Instant Checkout and Perplexity's Instant Buy threaten to reshape the e-commerce landscape.

Monetizers vs manufactures: How the AI market could splinter in 2026 - AI infrastructure firms are set to win from the evolution of once asset-light Big Tech firms.

DOJ says more than 1 million potential Epstein files newly uncovered - A bipartisan group of Senators on Wednesday said the Trump administration violated the law by failing to release the records in full last week.

This convenience store chain is in a long-term upward trend with no signs of slowing, charts show - Frank Cappelleri breaks down the charts on this convenience store stock ahead of 2026.

Gas prices fall to four-year lows as millions embark on holiday road trips - The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is at its lowest since 2021, according to AAA.

Trust these numbers? Economists see a lot of flaws in delayed CPI report showing downward inflation - Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected inflation report for November, and economists are already questioning its significance.

November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows - Economists polled by Dow Jones expected CPI to have risen 3.1% on an annualized basis.

Bank of England cuts interest rates, in welcome Christmas boost for consumers - The Bank of England voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% in its last monetary policy move of 2025.

November's inflation report is the first to be released after the shutdown. Here's what to expect - November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.

Banks and traders race to capitalize on gold's historic rally - By Leslie HookFinancial Times, LondonWednesday, December 24, 2025 Banks and traders are expanding their precious metals desks and logistics capabilities as they race to capitalise on gold's historic rally this year, which has suddenly made the sleepy world of bullion trading and vaulting one of the most profitable areas in finance.  The blistering rally in gold and silver prices in 2025 has had...

Argentine court urges central bank to produce data on gold sent abroad - By Facundo IglesiaBuenos Aries HeraldTuesday, December 23, 2025 A federal court has ordered the Argentine central bank to hand over information regarding the location of the gold bars it allegedly shipped abroad in June last year.  The court, however, also offered the bank a way out, saying that it should thoroughly explain its main argument for denying the request if it intends to stand by tha...

Craig Hemke at Sprott Money: Comex position changes and silver price analysis - By Craig HemkeSprott Money, TorontoTuesday, December 23, 2025 It has been a remarkable year for gold and silver prices, and there are myriad reasons to expect the gains to extend into 2026. For our final post of 2025, let's look at how bullion bank positioning has changed over the past few months and what that might imply going forward. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... US...

China sets new monthly record for Russian gold purchases - From Russia Today, MoscowMonday, December 22, 2025 China bought a record amount of gold from Russia in November, with shipments rising to almost $1 billion, RIA Novosti reports, citing Chinese customs data. Russia's gold sales to China were valued at $961 million in November, following October's total of $930 million, the outlet said on Saturday, as Moscow steps up efforts to reroute precious-m...

As West's gold market manipulation weakens, technical analysis gains value - 7:05p ET Monday, December 22, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): GATA has always disdained and avoided technical analysis of markets as manipulated as the gold and silver markets have been by bullion banks likely trading for the U.S. government. But in recent months the gold and silver price charts produced by London metals trader Andrew Maguire and monetary metals market commenter...

US Government Interest Payments to Tax Receipts, Average Interest Rate on the Debt, and Debt-to-GDP Ratio in Q3 2025 - Update on a slightly less ugly situation.

WHOOSH, Went the Economy in Q3. The Fed Needs to Watch Out, Economy Is Running Hot - Strong consumer spending growth (despite Sour Mood), big improvement of trade deficit, and government spending growth after two quarters of declines.

Carry Trade at Risk: Japan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Hits 25-Year High, Yield Curve Steepens, Finance Ministry Verbally Props Up Yen - Ridiculously-behind Bank of Japan is trying to deal with a huge multi-decade monetary mess without crashing global markets.

These Countries May Be Next To Accept Bitcoin as Legal Tender - One of the main knocks against cryptocurrency has always been that it will never gain universal adoption, meaning its usefulness will always be limited. This perhaps changed forever on September 7, ...

Legal Tender Forces Gold Out - Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I make the case for using gold as money. The government has many ways of forcing us to use their paper dollar as money. The tax on ...

Legal Tender - Legal tender is a medium of payment recognized by a legal system to be valid for meeting a financial obligation. Paper currency and coins are common forms of legal tender in many countries. Legal ...

Bill Introduced To Make Bitcoin A Legal Tender In Arizona - Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bill seeks to add bitcoin to the list of instruments considered legal tender in ...

Next week El Salvador will become the first country to accept bitcoin as currency - The government even went a step further in promoting the cryptocurrency’s use by giving $30 in free bitcoins to citizens who sign up for its national digital wallet, known as Chivo, or “cool” in ...

Canaan’s Turnaround Gains Steam as Benchmark Doubles Price Target to $4 - With Nasdaq compliance restored and momentum building in its Avalon mining rigs and self-mining operations, the broker sees renewed upside for Canaan’s shares.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 4.5% as Index Trades Higher - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also a top performer, rising 2% from Wednesday.

Digital Asset Treasuries: Bitcoin’s Institutional Test Case - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralised asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture of corporate finance, argues Sygnum Bank CIO Fabian Dori.

Plasma Obtains VASP License, Opens Amsterdam Office to Expand Stablecoin Payments in EU - The firm behind the fast-growing stablecoin blockchain also plans to obtain MiCA and EMI licenses as part of its expansion in Europe.

Gold Token Market Swells to $3.9B as CZ Calls It a 'Trust Me Bro' Asset - The tokens raise similar concerns to stablecoins, with potential risks around delivery, long-term reliability and the ability to redeem for physical gold.

Ledger Unveils $179 Nano Gen5, Built for Identity in an AI-Driven World - Alongside, there's the Ledger Wallet, a reimagined version of the company's Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise Multisig, a new platform for institutional asset management.

Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Launches PENNY to Enable Instant, Zero-Fee Stablecoin Swaps - The institutional liquidity provider’s new platform says it will let users exchange stablecoins like USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains without fees.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Edge Higher; HyperLiquid Surges on $1B Purchase Plan - After weeks of turbulence, the crypto market found support Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains and HyperLiquid’s token HYPE soaring.

Risk Proxies Challenge Bitcoin's Bounce; HYPE, XMR Shine: Crypto Daybook Americas - Your day-ahead look for Oct. 23, 2025

Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU - Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA

Hong Kong Regulators Move Forward With Crypto Licensing Frameworks - The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers. Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 24 December 2025 that they have concluded consultations on legislative proposals for virtual‑asset (VA) dealer and […]

Kyrgyzstan Nation‑backed Stablecoin KGST Listed on Binance - KGST, a stablecoin fully backed by the Kyrgyz som, is now trading on Binance, marking the first CIS‑nation backed token on a global exchange. President Sadyr Japarov announced on Wednesday that the Kyrgyz stablecoin KGST has been listed on the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, with the token backed 1:1 by the national currency, the som. […]

Hashkey Capital Closes $250 Million Fund IV to Boost Global Blockchain - Hashkey Capital announces the first closing of its Fund IV with $250 million in commitments. Hashkey Capital, a leading crypto‑focused asset manager, confirmed the first closing of its fourth fund, Hashkey Fintech Multi‑Strategy Fund IV, securing $250 million from institutional investors, family offices and high‑net‑worth individuals. The fund targets a final $500 million AUM and will pursue mu...

Holiday Options Expiry Raises Short-Term Bitcoin Volatility - As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January. Bitcoin Enters Thin Holiday Markets as Options Loom Bitcoin is heading into Christmas week stuck in […]

Robert Kiyosaki Warns $70 Silver Signals Hyperinflation, Predicts $200 Price by 2026 - Silver’s breakout above $70 is stoking inflation fears and dollar anxiety, with Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warning the move could foreshadow deeper currency erosion while fueling a bullish path toward $200. Silver Rally Fuels Kiyosaki’s Inflation Alarm and Bullish Price Forecast Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned that silver trading […]

Brickbat: the Music Man - Lawton Chiles Middle School in Oviedo, Florida, briefly went into a "Code Red" lockdown after an AI-powered weapon detection system… The post Brickbat: the Music Man appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Most Overlooked Holiday Miracle: Abundance - History shows clearly that the societies most capable of generosity and liberalism are not those trapped in poverty but those that have escaped it.

The DOJ Assails D.C.'s 'Assault Weapon' Ban As an Arbitrary, Historically Ungrounded Gun Law - The department's lawsuit notes that the prohibited firearms are "in common use" for "lawful purposes," meaning they are covered by the Second Amendment.

Searching Old Digital Haystacks: Some Thoughts on the Richman v. United States Litigation - Interesting Fourth Amendment issues, with a novel remedy.

Refusing To Let Trump Deploy the National Guard in Chicago, SCOTUS Adds a New Wrinkle To the Debate - The justices suggested the president is misinterpreting "the regular forces," a key phrase in the statute on which he is relying.

Evidence of Plaintiff's Suicide Excluded in Lawsuit Alleging Threats of Prosecution Aimed at Censoring His Posts About High School Girls' Bathrooms - "Plaintiff has not alleged that Defendants' conduct caused a mental condition in which Mr. McBreairty could not control his suicidal impulses."

Conviction for Use "of Racially Charged Language" to Police Officer - From Montmouth County (N.J.) Superior Court Judge Michael Guadagno's opinion in State v. Metcalfe, decided in Oct. 2024 but just… The post Conviction for Use "of Racially Charged Language" to Police Officer appeared first on Reason.com.

No Pseudonymity in Ex-Professor's Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit Against Norwich University - From Doe v. Norwich University, decided last week by Washington County (Vermont) Superior Court Judge Daniel Richardson: [Plaintiff seeks permission]… The post No Pseudonymity in Ex-Professor's Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit Against Norwich University appeared first on Reason.com.

How 'Deck the Halls' Lost Its Booze - Forget your gay apparel; let's pass the mead!

The Declaration, the Constitution, and America's 250th - In anticipation of our nation’s semi-quincentennial, here are my reflections—some previously published—on a dozen key questions related to America’s founding documents.

DHS Doesn’t List CECOT Prison Deportees in Its Worst of the Worst Data - The United States should have allowed most of these immigrants to reside and work in the country legally. They could have been economic assets to the United States, and it serves no legitimate purpose to send them back to, at best, horrific conditions in Venezuela and, at worst, more persecution.

Heritage Doesn’t Make Somebody an American - If seriously embraced, a blood and dirt conception of Americanness would destroy one of the most essential elements that make this country so successful and perhaps even its existence.

Schemel v. Marco Island Brief: Urging Limits on Electronic Surveillance of Florida Drivers - Cato filed a brief urging the Eleventh Circuit to reverse the decision (below) and check the encroaching electronic eyes and ears that could capture and forever store islanders’ every move.

Singleton v. Hamm Brief: Federal Courthouses Should Hear Over-Detention Claims - The plaintiffs allege that the defendants imprisoned them beyond the time limits allowed by this law.

Living Under the Consolidation the Founders Warned About - We the people ignored every warning about consolidation – and what a surprise – we now live under the largest government in history. The post Living Under the Consolidation the Founders Warned About appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

It Didn’t Say Go Abroad. It Said Stay Home. - Most who talk about the Monroe Doctrine hope you’ve never read it. In this episode, we go right to the source, James Monroe’s message to congress on Dec 2, 1823. Understanding his exact words, placing them alongside George Washington and John Quincy Adams, shows the doctrine as it was understood at the time: restraint and non-intervention. The post It Didn’t Say Go Abroad. It Said Stay Home. ap...

Unpacking the Presidential Appointments Lawsuit - For the Supreme Court to decide in favor of the president, it probably would have to overrule Humphrey’s Executor v. United States (1935) The post Unpacking the Presidential Appointments Lawsuit appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF’s ‘How to Fix the Internet’ Podcast: 2025 in Review - 2025 was a stellar year for EFF’s award-winning podcast, “How to Fix the Internet,” as our sixth season focused on the tools and technology of freedom.  It seems like everywhere we turn we see dystopian stories about technology’s impact on our lives and our futures—from tracking-based surveillance capitalism, to street level government surveillance, to the dominance of a few large platforms cho...

Politicians Rushed Through An Online Speech “Solution.” Victims Deserve Better. - Earlier this year, both chambers of Congress passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bill, while well-intentioned, gives powerful people a new legal tool to force online platforms to remove lawful speech that they simply don't like.  The bill, sponsored by Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), sought to speed up the removal of troubling online content: non-consensual in...

How to Sustain Privacy & Free Speech - The world has been forced to bear the weight of billionaires and politicians who salivate over making tech more invasive, more controlling, and more hostile. That's why EFF’s mission for your digital rights is crucial, and why your support matters more than ever. You can fuel the fight for privacy and free speech with as little as $5 or $10 a month: Join EFF Become a Monthly Sustaining Donor Wh...

Florida Supreme Court Ends Homeowner’s Fight Against $100,000 Fine for Parking on Her Own Driveway - ARLINGTON, Va.— The Florida Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Lantana resident Sandy Martinez, who was challenging the sky-high fines for minor infractions issued […] The post Florida Supreme Court Ends Homeowner’s Fight Against $100,000 Fine for Parking on Her Own Driveway appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Innocent Man Brutalized by Task Force Members Again Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case  - WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, an innocent man who was brutalized by members of a joint federal/state task force in 2014 once again asked the United States Supreme […] The post Innocent Man Brutalized by Task Force Members Again Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Texas Grandmothers Fight State’s Unconstitutional Lifetime Ban on Practicing Social Work - AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ) will appear before the 15th Court of Appeals. They represent two Texans, Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy […] The post Texas Grandmothers Fight State’s Unconstitutional Lifetime Ban on Practicing Social Work appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

Beware of Fake GOA Text Messages - We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages circulating that falsely use the Gun Owners of America (GOA) name, logo, and likeness. These messages are NOT from GOA. What’s happening Scammers are sending text messages that appear to come from GOA and may: Ask you to click a link Request personal or financial information Claim urgent action is required Offer fake prizes, donations, or poli...

ATF’s Repeated Violations of the Tiahrt Amendments Cannot Go Unpunished - The Tiahrt Amendments[i] are a series of permanent appropriation restrictions on ATF’s ability to publicly disclose private gun owner and gun store information. They prevent personal information contained in firearm trace data from being turned over to anti-gun zealots in Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests.[ii] Unfortunately, career employees at ATF have now intentionally violated the...

State of Florida agrees in court settlement with Gun Owners of America, Open Carry is unequivocally protected by the Second Amendment - State of Florida agrees in court settlement with Gun Owners of America, Open Carry is unequivocally protected by the Second Amendment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025  Fort Pierce, FL – Yesterday afternoon in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the St. Lucie County State Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff of St. Lucie County, representing … Read more

Wells Fargo alum tapped as Zions Bank’s next CEO - Nate Callister, the Salt Lake City-based lender’s executive director of commercial banking, will lead the bank after Paul Burdiss retires Dec. 31.

Democratic AGs sue Trump administration over CFPB funding - New York Attorney General Letitia James and others want a federal court in Oregon to force the CFPB to take funds from the Federal Reserve to continue its watchdog duties.

Huntington’s $7.4B Cadence deal gets regulatory sign-off - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the acquisition 56 days after it was proposed – leaving just one multibillion-dollar banking deal from 2025 awaiting regulators’ blessing.

Comerica-Fifth Third deal’s speed attacked by investor HoldCo - A new presentation on the proposal comes as proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services recommends Comerica shareholders vote in favor of the acquisition.

Fed seeks comments on ‘skinny’ account - The Federal Reserve Board voted 6-1 on Friday to gather public comment on creating a new special payments account for use by financial institutions.

2025 was a big year for a smaller FDIC - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has made big changes in 2025, including cutting headcount, walking back Biden-era rules and guidance and resetting the agency's approach to emerging technologies and crypto.

With pennies scarce, Treasury weighs in on rounding prices - The Treasury Department issued guidance on how merchants can round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. Banks and retailers have been calling for more clarity from the government amid a penny shortage that stems from the Trump administration's abrupt decision to halt production of the one-cent coins.

OCC proposing interest on escrow preemption moves - The bank regulator is proposing to strengthen national preemption in the wake of conflicting decisions in related court cases.

Visa, Fiserv boost agentic AI; UK tackles cash, card regs - The card network and bank technology seller partnered to expand AI protocols, while British payment companies face tougher fee disclosures but looser rules for contactless transactions. That and more in the American Banker global payments and fintech roundup.

In a welcome trend, banking supervision is coming back into balance - The former chief national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency sees welcome changes in the structure of federal banking supervision, but warns against the dangers of complacency.

Aino Bunge: Stablecoins and digital euro driven by digitalisation and geopolitics - Speech by Ms Aino Bunge, First Deputy Governor of the Sveriges Riksbank, at SNS (Center for Business and Policy Studies), Stockholm, 4 December 2025.

Gabriel Makhlouf: Remarks - Economics Winter Workshop 2025 - Remarks by Mr Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, at Economics Winter Workshop 2025, Dublin, 19 December 2025.

Piero Cipollone: The future of money - a central bank perspective - Contribution by Mr Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, to a roundtable at Aspen Institute Italia, Rome, 19 December 2025.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by National Bank Holdings Corporation - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by National Bank Holdings Corporation

Federal Reserve Board publishes its biennial report on debit card transactions, which summarizes information collected from large debit card issuers and payment card networks - Federal Reserve Board publishes its biennial report on debit card transactions, which summarizes information collected from large debit card issuers and payment card networks

Federal Reserve Board requests public input on “payment account,” which eligible financial institutions could use for the limited purpose of clearing and settling their payments - Federal Reserve Board requests public input on “payment account,” which eligible financial institutions could use for the limited purpose of clearing and settling their payments

Press Release: FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Erebor Bank, N.A., Columbus, Ohio - PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 16, 2025 FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Erebor Bank, N.A., Columbus, Ohio WASHINGTON – The Board o...

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | DECEMBER 16, 2025 FDIC Board of Director's Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open and closed sessions. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on the Board Matters web...