Precious Metals and Market News

Tokenized gold shines even as crypto market cap drops 40% in Q1 - Swyftx - (Kitco News) - After a solid two-year uptrend that culminated in record highs last year, Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have seen a significant decline.

Gold, silver gain on perceived bargain buying - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher near midday Wednesday but off their daily highs. Buying interest in the precious metals is supported by firmer crude oil prices. U.S. Treasury yields have also down-ticked a bit at mid-week.

Switzerland’s gold exports rise 30% as investors seek safe haven amid global uncertainty - (Kitco News) – Swiss gold exports rose 30% month-on-month in March, with shipments to Britain jumping to their highest level since December, while exports to China rose 18%, according to the latest Swiss customs data.Deliveries from Switzerland to the UK rose to 57.6 tonnes last month, up from 19.8 tonnes in February, as gold continued flowing back from the United States after last year’s massi...

Gold market analysis for April 22 - 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.

Bitcoin April 22 daily chart alert - Price trend is the bulls’ friend - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, April 22—April bitcoin futures prices are higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday and near the recent 2.5-month high.

Price gains for gold, silver amid friendly outside markets - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, with buying interest supported by a weaker U.S. dollar index and firmer crude oil prices. U.S. Treasury yields have also down-ticked a bit at midday.

Silver’s fair value is closer to $40, but remains supported by higher gold prices - Commerzbank - (Kitco News) - Silver prices appear to be finding a comfortable range between $78 and $80 an ounce; however, one bank sees the potential risk of significantly lower prices.

Russia has already sold 22 tonnes of gold this year amid declining ruble, rising deficits - (Kitco News) – The Bank of Russia has sold 21.8 tonnes of gold since the start of 2026 to help finance the country’s budget deficit, which had grown to $61.2 billion by the end of March, according to Russian and Ukrainian reports.Russia’s gold reserves declined to 2,304.76 tonnes as of April 1, 2026, including a decrease of 6.22 tonnes in March alone, the Central Bank reported on Monday.

Gold, silver sharply down amid upticks in USDX, bond yields - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply lower in midday U.S. trading Tuesday. The precious metals are being pressured by a rally in the U.S. dollar index and a rise in U.S. Treasury yields today.

Spot gold trades at $4,780/oz as U.S. pending home sales surprise with 1.5% rise in March - (Kitco News) - Hopes for a stabilizing U.S. housing market were bolstered after the number of potential home buyers rose beyond expectations last month, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The U.S. pending home sales index rose 1.5% in March, the NAR announced on Tuesday. The data was better than forecasts, as economists expected only a 0.1% rise. Februa...

"All Systems Go": Goldman Sees Improvement As Boeing Turnaround Gains Momo - "All Systems Go": Goldman Sees Improvement As Boeing Turnaround Gains Momo Boeing shares jumped as much as 5% after the company posted a smaller-than-expected first-quarter cash burn and delivered the most aircraft since 2019 (outdelivered Airbus for the first time in years), reinforcing the view that the turnaround is beginning to lift off. The CEO's earlier comment was "all syste...

Solid 20Y Auction Stops Through With Above Average Foreign Demand - Solid 20Y Auction Stops Through With Above Average Foreign Demand The week's lone coupon auction priced at 1pm when the Treasury sold $13 BN in 20Y paper, in a solid if not stellar auction. The auction stopped at a high yield of 4.883%, up from 4.817% in March and the highest since last July. It also stopped through the 4.892% When Issued by 0.9bps, the highest since January. T...

Iran's Covert Oil Trade Persists As Tankers Breach US Blockade - Iran's Covert Oil Trade Persists As Tankers Breach US Blockade By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Iran continues to export its oil out of the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz using dark mode on tankers to move past the US blockade outside the world’s most vital oil chokepoint. At least two Iran-flagged supertankers fully laden with an estimated about 4 million barrels of ...

U.S. Gov't Could End Up Owning 90% Of Spirit In Rescue Deal - U.S. Gov't Could End Up Owning 90% Of Spirit In Rescue Deal Summary: WSJ says the Trump administration's possible $500 million rescue deal could leave the U.S. government with 90% control. WSJ says Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is leading the effort in U.S.-Spirit talks. BBG reported earlier on a potential $500 million rescue loan for Spirit. News of a poss...

Virginia Redistricting Rout Deals Major Blow To House Republicans - Virginia Redistricting Rout Deals Major Blow To House Republicans Democrats’ decisive win in Virginia Tuesday night has dealt a significant blow to Republican hopes of retaining control of the House. By persuading voters to dismantle the state's independent redistricting commission - created just six years ago - Democrats wiped out four Republican-held congressional districts. T...

Anthropic's 'Too Dangerous To Release' AI Model Was Accessed By Discord Group On Day One - Anthropic's 'Too Dangerous To Release' AI Model Was Accessed By Discord Group On Day One Anthropic's 'Mythos' model is extraordinarily dangerous. The company itself warned that it could autonomously identify and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in every major operating system, every major web browser, and every critical software library on Earth. And because of this offensive cyber...

US Law Firm Apologizes After AI Hallucinations Made It To Legal Filing - US Law Firm Apologizes After AI Hallucinations Made It To Legal Filing Authored by Brayden Lindrea via CoinTelegraph.com, Wall Street law firm Sullivan & Cromwell has apologized to a federal judge after submitting a court filing that contained around 40 incorrect citations and other errors caused by AI hallucinations. “We deeply regret that this has occurred,” Andrew Dietderich...

After "Tectonic" Serra Verde Acquisition, Canaccord Reiterates Buy, Raises Price Target To $32 On USA Rare Earth - After "Tectonic" Serra Verde Acquisition, Canaccord Reiterates Buy, Raises Price Target To $32 On USA Rare Earth In a new note out by Canaccord, the firm reiterates its BUY rating on USA Rare Earth and raises its price target to $32 from $29, arguing that the company is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of a Western rare earth supply chain at a time when geopolitical urgency around...

Trump Extends Ceasefire By 3-5 Days After Iran Attacks Third Ship In Hormuz Chokepoint - Trump Extends Ceasefire By 3-5 Days After Iran Attacks Third Ship In Hormuz Chokepoint Summary At least two fully laden Iranian tankers slip past US naval blockade, amid reports of more going dark: BBG Trump extends ceasefire by 3-5 days, per White House statement to Fox. IRGC seized the MSC Francesca and a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria, which had been attempting to ...

A New Iran (Military?) Base Case - A New Iran (Military?) Base Case By Michael Every of Rabobank Our central assumption for the Iran war had been that by end the third week of April at latest, the Iranian regime faction willing to make a deal in line with Trump’s tweets would have asserted itself over those who won’t, Hormuz would slowly reopen, and energy markets gradually normalise. As neither the Iranian nor US...

POET Technologies’ stock is rocketing. What’s behind the company’s controversial AI-powered rise. - The photonics company’s stock has run up more than 70% this week on speculation of a major hyperscaler partner, even as short sellers warn of a “tax nightmare.”

I will retire in my early 50s. I have $3.2 million — only $200,000 is in a traditional IRA. Have I beaten the IRS? - “Approximately $506,000 is in a Roth IRA.”

I’m exactly 5 years from retirement. Here’s what I’ll do first to prepare. - I just turned 54½, and this could be my most consequential age milestone, because it’s the ideal time for me to start detailed planning for my golden years.

Honeywell’s Quantinuum is making a bold statement with its upcoming IPO - Quantinuum is going the traditional IPO route, while other quantum companies have gone public through SPACs. The move bolsters the company’s credibility.

These are the top 5 things retirees are worried about right now - Older Americans have a lot to be gloomy about, new research shows

‘This is unbelievable’: My adviser made $300,000 trading options. Now I’m being killed by taxes. Do I fire him? - “I am getting hit with IRMAA in two years.”

Flight cuts are spreading as fuel costs surge — and higher summer fares look likely - For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.

The top four takeaways from Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing, according to strategist Tom Lee - Tom Lee, of Fundstrat, outlined independence, forward guidance, inflation and the Federal Reserve’s inflation measurement as the key takeaways

Iran attacks oil tankers in Hormuz, sending oil back above $100 a barrel - Real-world oil-supply disruptions are starting to take hold, beyond $4-a-gallon gas.

I’m a 31-year-old architect ready to leave Austin. Does moving to San Francisco or NYC make the most financial sense for me? - “I’d be moving with my dog, Teddy, and am able to work remotely.”

Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue package, sources say - The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension - Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is still way below normal levels before the war when more than 100 vessels crossed daily.

Tesla earnings don't really matter to the stock anymore. What Wall Street is watching for - Signals on energy storage, autonomous driving and robotaxis are top of mind for investors

S&P 500 rises, Nasdaq hits new high after U.S. extends Iran ceasefire: Live updates - President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday afternoon.

These stocks are signaling the return of the market's 'Animal Spirits' -

Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere - Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington offering conflicting signals on the ceasefire's status.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays - U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims filing portal on Monday.

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must ‘stay in its lane’ to maintain independence - Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

'Resumption of hostilities': Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink - A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

Uganda's central bank starts domestic gold purchase program - By Elias BiryabaremaReutersTuesday, April 21, 2026 KAMPALA, Uganda -- Uganda's central bank said today it had begun purchasing gold from ​domestic producers under a program announced two ‌years ago to incorporate bullion as part of the country's foreign reserves. The first purchase was made ​on Friday, the Bank of Uganda ​said in an emailed statement to Reuters, ⁠without sharing details on the ...

Agnico-Eagle pushes into Finland with three gold deals - By Sybilla GrossBloomberg News, New YorkMonday, April 20, 2026 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. plans to spend C$3.7 billion ($2.7 billion) to acquire three gold projects in northern Finland, expanding the Canadian miner’s footprint in the Scandinavian country. The Toronto-based company will buy Rupert Resources Ltd. and Aurion Resources Ltd., and separately purchase B2Gold Corp.'s 70% stake in an explo...

Judy Shelton: Kevin Warsh and the erosion of the dollar - By Judy SheltonThe Wall Street JournalSunday, April 19, 2026 Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The vote on his confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman may hinge on the Justice Department's dropping its inquiry into whether the current chairman, Jerome Powell, testified inaccurately about cost overruns in renovating Fed headquarters.  It would b...

Why gold-backed debit cards are gaining customers - By Daniel LibertoAssociated Press Moneywisevia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFriday, April 17, 2026 Gold's surge to record highs isn't just boosting investor portfolios. It is helping to turn the metal into a form of everyday money you can use to pay for everyday goods and services. Technology now allows consumers to spend gold with a debit card, converting small amounts into cash at the poi...

Burkina Faso wants 40% stake in gold mine after company projects up to 490,000 oz in 2026 - By Olamilekan OkebiorunBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSaturday, April 18, 2026 Australian gold producer West African Resources Ltd. suspended trading in its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday, as investors weighed a government move in Burkina Faso that could significantly reshape ownership of one of West Africa's largest gold projects. The trading halt, requested by the co...

Did Americans Scrimp at Other Retailers to Buy Gas? Nope, not Americans. Born to Splurge - Even without gas stations, retail sales jumped, powered by ecommerce, auto dealers, general merchandise stores, and other retailers.

Pending Home Sales Still in the Deepfreeze, Drop in the West & Midwest, Tick up in the South & Northeast  - Down by 35% from 2021, by 30% from 2019, and by 31% from 2018. The housing market is in the 4th year of this relentless mess.

Condo Prices Dropped by 12% to 31% in 31 Bigger Markets. Some Are where They’d Been 20 Years ago, such as Oakland - Condos face some special challenges. Oakland (-31%), St. Petersburg, FL (-28%), Austin (-26%) … the names pile up.

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

Taco Tuesday: Traders Bet $430M on Falling Oil Prices Minutes Before Trump Announced Iran Ceasefire Extension - Traders placed a $430 million bet on falling oil prices in a two-minute window on April 21, 2026, roughly 15 minutes before President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Traders placed a $430 million Brent crude short position 15 minutes before Trump’s April 21 ceasefire extension post on Truth […]

Armed Men Steal $820K in Crypto From French Family in Ploudalmezeau Home Invasion - Two hooded men armed with a pistol held a Brittany family hostage for more than three hours on April 20, 2026, forcing the transfer of approximately $820,000 in cryptocurrency before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. Key Takeaways: Two armed men held a family hostage in Ploudalmezeau for over 3 hours, forcing a $820,000 crypto transfer […]

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction - This sponsored press release was provided by [Client Name] and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, British Virgin Islands – April 22, 2026 – Jumper, a DeFi aggregator unifying swaps, cross-chain transfers, and earning across 63 blockchains, today announced […]

Bitcoin Tops $79,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, S&P 500 Climbs - Bitcoin climbed to an 11-week high above $79,000 on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely, easing fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East that had been pressuring global markets for weeks. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed past $79,000 on April 22, 2026, hitting an 11-week high after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran […]

Infinite Launches Fiat and Stablecoin Bank Accounts Powered by Erebor Bank for US Businesses - Infinite, a B2B stablecoin payments company, launched Infinite Accounts on Wednesday, giving businesses dedicated bank accounts with unique routing numbers that operate across both traditional payment rails and stablecoin networks through a single API. Key Takeaways: Infinite launched Infinite Accounts on April 22, 2026, combining fiat and stablecoin rails into one API. Erebor Bank, N.A., […]

Reports of Abuse Pour Out of Federal Immigration Detention Centers - Deaths in ICE detention have hit a two-decade high, and allegations of medical neglect and poor conditions continue to surge.

Stephanie Barclay on "The Emergency Docket's Mistaken Birthday" - Contrary to what some believe, the Clean Power Plan was not the first executive branch action stopped on the "Shadow Docket."

Tariffs Are Driving Up Your Homeowners Insurance Premiums - When it costs more to build a house, it also costs more to rebuild one.

Justice Thomas Assigns Himself A Majority Opinion - The preemption case may affect the Roundup argument next week.

Reading the Clean Power Plan "Shadow Papers" in Context - More of what's been absent from discussions of the recently released Supreme Court memoranda, with commentary by Davis and Re.

Virginia's Grotesque Gerrymander and the Bipartisan Death of Redistricting Reform - Republicans picked this fight, and Democrats responded by drawing some egregiously gerrymandered districts. In the end, voters lose.

The Awful Virginia Redistricting Referendum - The referendum language gave voters no indication of what they were voting for

How the Media Failed American Foreign Policy - America is a global empire that needs information about itself in order to function.

A New Age-Verification Bill Could Make You Show ID To Use a Computer or Smartphone - Plus: The war with Iran is raising condom prices, increased legal liability for chatbot advice could backfire, and more...

Prison Doesn't Work the Way You Think - Economist Jennifer Doleac discusses why long sentences don’t reduce crime, how first-time defendants benefit from leniency, and why clearance rates are key to crime reduction.

Thompson v. Wilson Brief: Installing a Permanent GPS Monitor on a Boat Is a Fourth Amendment Seizure - Cato, joined by the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center, filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to grant Thompson’s petition and reverse the judgment below.

Body-Worn Cameras, Prosecutors, and Racial Differences in Criminal Justice Outcomes - BWCs seem to “provide prosecutors with more accurate information about arrests, which reduces racial disparities in incarceration and changes prosecutors’ beliefs about the sources of racial disparities in the criminal justice system.”

xAI Sues Over Yet Another Colorado Law That Threatens Free Expression - As Greg Lukianoff writes, AI is, “in an important sense, the new libraries. And if the great knowledge machines of our age are incentivized to say not what is true but what will not get them sued, we are all in serious trouble.”

Kevin Warsh’s Nomination Hearing Focuses on Affordability - The affordability crisis demands reform at the Fed. Kevin Warsh may help usher in some of those reforms.

Four Reasons Congress Must Offset a DHS Reconciliation Funding Package - Expect Democrats to Copy the “No Offsets Needed” Playbook

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

A Frightful Despotism - Washington, Adams – and many others - they warned us about where parties would lead us. We didn’t listen, and the government we live under today is exactly what they described. The post A Frightful Despotism appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF Sues DHS and ICE For Records on Subpoenas Seeking to Unmask Online Critics - Agencies Ignored EFF’s Public-Records Requests Regarding Unlawful Efforts to Locate People Who Criticized the Government or Attended Protests.SAN FRANCISCO – The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today demanding public records about their use of administrative subpoenas to try to identify their onlin...

Copyright and DMCA Best Practices for Fediverse Operators - People building the future of the social web — interoperable and decentralized — need to protect themselves against copyright liability. Like anyone who creates and operates platforms for user-uploaded content, the hosts of the decentralized social web can take preventive measures to reduce their legal exposure when a user posts material that violates someone’s copyright. This post gives an ove...

Palantir Has a Human Rights Policy. Its ICE Work Tells a Different Story - For years, EFF has pushed technology companies to make real human rights commitments—and to live up to them. In response to growing evidence that Palantir’s tools help power abusive immigration enforcement by ICE, we sent the company a detailed letter asking how the promises in its own human rights framework extends to that work. This post explains what we asked, how Palantir responded, and why...

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in a First Amendment case brought by the state of Texas against Brownsville veterinarian Dr. Ron Hines. The […] The post Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in two First Amendment cases brought by the Institute for Justice, a non-profit, public interest law firm. The […] The post Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech 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 ...

Don’t let the USPS trample on the 2A! - We need your immediate action to stop the U.S. Postal Service from sidestepping our landmark court victory and chipping away at your Second Amendment rights. We at Gun Owners of America recently scored a major win in court, forcing the USPS to overturn its nearly 100-year-old, unconstitutional ban on mailing handguns. But now, instead of simply following the law, the … Read more

Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information SPRINGFIELD, VA – Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America (GOA), has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launch an immediate … Read more

DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule - DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, 2026  Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are proud to announce a major win in our ongoing legal battle against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive’s (ATF) Biden-era “Engaged in the Business” rule. The Department of Justice (DO...

Nicolet sells Denver locations to Sunwest - The banks did not disclose the value of the deal, set to close in the third quarter.

SC lender drills down on Atlanta area with $100.8M deal - United Community Banks’ purchase of Peach State Bank would give the acquisitive lender two extra branches and $788 million in assets from fast-growing Hall County.

Key to buy UK investment banking advisory firm - The deal to acquire Clearwater UK marks Key’s entrance into the western European market, the Cleveland-based lender said.

SMBC Americas launches cash management platform - Cash management systems should be as frictionless to corporate treasurers as smartphone apps are to the masses, SMBC executive Craig Vaream said.

Banks’ CX matters when it comes to stock performance, study finds - National banks identified as customer experience leaders delivered a cumulative total stock return 2.4 times greater than CX laggards over a nine-year period, Watermark Consulting research found.

Visa deepens outreach to content creators with TikTok collaboration - The card network and the video platform are issuing a credit card in the U.K. to address irregular compensation patterns for creators.

CFPB finalizes new ECOA rule in major fair lending pivot - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized changes to Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, to eliminate any liability for indirect discrimination by lenders. The change represents a major shift in how the agency polices lending discrimination.

Easing capital rules will require banks to rediscover self-discipline - As capital requirements on U.S. banks are relaxed, and regulatory oversight is pulled back, bankers remain ultimately responsible for managing the risk on their books. This will require drawing clear, internal lines of accountability.

Iran-related risks manageable for banks, but duration is key - Economists and policy analysts say a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz — and uncertainty about the duration of the conflict — could drive up inflation and further weaken consumer sentiment, which could weigh on bank earnings.

What's in a name? Or a ticker symbol? - LendingClub has decided to rebrand itself as Happen Bank. What will happen to its ticker symbol?

Investment funds' de facto currency risk exposure - by Inês Lindoso, Andreas Schrimpf, Vladyslav Sushko, Toma Tomov

Phil Mnisi: Empowering young people in financial decision-making - Remarks by Mr Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, at the Global Money Week Launch "Smart money talks", Ezulwini, 11 March 2026.

Christopher J Waller: Modernising Federal Reserve operations in the 21st century - Speech by Mr Christopher J Waller, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC, 21 April 2026.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of First Financial Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of First Financial Bank

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026 - Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026

Press Release: Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 17, 2026 Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), along w...

Press Release: Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 14, 2026 Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning ...