Precious Metals and Market News

Gold faces deeper correction toward $3,800 as technical risks build - Avi Gilburt - (Kitco News) - After its biggest monthly loss since the early 1980s, gold has started the new month and the second quarter on a strong footing, with prices back above $4,700 an ounce. However, one market analyst suggests that the unprecedented correction is not over.

Gold, silver rally as USDX sells off - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher near midday U.S. trading today, with gold posting solid gains and silver moderate gains.

Gold prices remain near 10-day highs as ISM PMI rises in March - (Kitco News) - Resilient economic data has failed to derail gold’s new bullish momentum, as prices hold firmly above $4,700 following better-than-expected activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Gold prices ignore 0.6% rise in U.S. retail sales - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to see a persistent bid in the marketplace even as better-than-expected U.S. retail sales point to healthy consumption, which will further support economic activity.

Gold price holding its ground as ADP shows 62k jobs created in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to trade near its highest level in 10 sessions, as the U.S. labor market remains more resilient than expected, according to private-sector payrolls processor ADP.

Bitcoin April 1 daily chart alert - Bears keep their technical advantage - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, April 1—April bitcoin futures prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Wednesday. Bulls this week have stabilized the market, which is a positive.

Gold market analysis for April 1 - 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, silver extend price rallies amid weaker USDX, dip in bond yields - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher again in early U.S. trading today, with gold posting solid gains and silver slight gains.

Analysts warn that hyped up $1,000 silver call options are not realistic - (Kitco News) - The silver market is showing signs of stability, with prices pushing back to $75 an ounce, and with new optimism in the marketplace, some analysts are warning investors not to give in to the hype brewing on social media.

Gold, silver see solid gains on safe-haven demand, rally in oil - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply higher in midday U.S. trading today, as traders and investors have stepped up their safe-haven buying early this week, amid the war in the Middle East that so far shows no sign of letting up.

Colonial Restarts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline After Georgia Damage - Colonial Restarts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline After Georgia Damage Summary: Colonial Pipeline's Line 1 flows were restored after the damaged section was repaired in Georgia. Colonial Pipeline's Line 1 halted operations on Thursday night after a third-party work crew caused damage in Paulding County, Georgia. Colonial Pipeline's Line 1 Flows Restart   The good news fo...

Is Trump About To Crush The Cartels In Ecuador? - Is Trump About To Crush The Cartels In Ecuador? Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, President Trump is taking the fight directly to the drug cartels by launching aggressive military operations in Ecuador with the full backing of the country’s right-wing president.  Trump believes that the time has come to directly confront the narco-terrorists flooding American communi...

Watch: Armed Robot Dog Leads Close-Quarters Combat Drill - Watch: Armed Robot Dog Leads Close-Quarters Combat Drill A video circulating on X appears to show a close-quarters battle exercise, possibly involving the Chinese military, in which a heavily armed quadruped robot is used for clearing of rooms and hallways. A private company in Shandong, China, demonstrated the correct use of robotic “wolves” and drones: they first provide fire s...

Solar Installations Fell 22% In 2025 - Solar Installations Fell 22% In 2025 By Diana DiGangi of UtilityDive, Solar developers installed 26.5 GW last year, down 22% from the 33.8 GW they installed in 2024, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).  The decline in solar installations took place despite the ongoing rush to bring projects online in order to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act tax...

India Unveils AI Kamikaze Drone As Global Powers Rush To Acquire Cheap Loitering Munitions - India Unveils AI Kamikaze Drone As Global Powers Rush To Acquire Cheap Loitering Munitions The most visible weapon in the wars across Eurasia, from Ukraine to the Middle East, is the low-cost one-way attack drone. It has forever changed the economics of war and how war is fought on the modern battlefield by enabling swarm strikes at a fraction of the cost of traditional air-deliver...

France Approves Record Number Of Asylum Applications In 2025, Up 12% YoY - France Approves Record Number Of Asylum Applications In 2025, Up 12% YoY Via Remix News, The latest data released by the National Court of Asylum reveals a historic statistical milestone: asylum grants in France have reached an unprecedented peak. In 2025, a record 78,782 individuals were granted asylum, marking a 12 percent increase over the previous year. The recognition rate...

Ayatollah Breaks Silence, In Written Message Praises Hezbollah & Shia Leaders Of Iraq - Ayatollah Breaks Silence, In Written Message Praises Hezbollah & Shia Leaders Of Iraq The new, younger Ayatollah Khamenei - who may have been wounded in the early days of US-Israeli strikes, hasn't been seen in any public way, not even on TV, throughout the war. There have not so much as been any official recent images of him circulated. But Mojtaba Khamenei has apparently been is...

Indians Are Online Bragging About Scamming Europe's Education System - Indians Are Online Bragging About Scamming Europe's Education System Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Europe is literally paying Indians hundreds of euros a month to “study” while its own students can’t afford rent and are drowning in debt. In a now-viral video, an Indian student in Europe boasts about the arrangement. He explains how the EU provides him with 1400 e...

Why The Shield Of The Americas Matters Now: Noem's Latin American Visit Signals A New Security Doctrine - Why The Shield Of The Americas Matters Now: Noem's Latin American Visit Signals A New Security Doctrine Authored by Duggan Flanakin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The rapid evolution of U.S. national security strategy in the Western Hemisphere has taken a decisive turn with the launch of the Shield of the Americas—a multinational initiative that is already reshaping diplomat...

China Tests World's Heaviest 7-Ton Cargo Drone With 1,850-Mile Range For Recon Ops - China Tests World's Heaviest 7-Ton Cargo Drone With 1,850-Mile Range For Recon Ops Authored by Aamir Khollam via Interesting Engineering, China has pushed further into heavy unmanned aviation with the first flight of the Changying-8 (CY-8), which it claims is the world’s heaviest cargo drone. China's Changying-8 (CY-8) cargo drone. The aircraft combines high payload capacity with...

Why Delta, Starbucks and these other stocks were just added to a market-beating ‘fresh money’ list - Deutsche Bank analysts see “Fresh Money” opportunity in the next 12 months for companies like CVS, Delta and Starbucks. where analysts see opportunity

‘I’m finding it frustrating’: Why $4 gas prices feel a lot worse this time around - Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients? - “Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year.”

Oil prices rise over 7% as Trump speech leads to uncertainty on Iran war - President Donald Trump’s address left investors with concerns over a potential endpoint for the conflict

‘I’m experiencing issues with arthritis’: I’m 68 with $3 million saved. Why am I not ready for a life of leisure? - “I can draw $4,300 a month in Social Security if I retire this summer.”

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64. I’ve $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals? - “I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68.”

Gold is again falling sharply, with the stock market. Why it’s not behaving the way it used to during a crisis. - Gold’s switch from being a safe-haven asset to reflecting the broader market’s mood was reinforced on Thursday, as the metal’s price dropped sharply.

Actress Aubrey Plaza finds a buyer for her $5.8 million Spanish-style L.A. compound where her husband died - Actress Aubrey Plaza has secured a buyer for her California home—nearly three months after she put it back on the market for the reduced price of $5.75 million.

Stock futures sink as Trump says U.S. on track to complete Iran objectives ‘very shortly’ - U.S. stock futures sank Wednesday night as President Donald Trump didn’t offer investors any new indications of de-escalation in the conflict with Iran, but again laid out a timetable of finishing the operation “very shortly.”

Here’s what’s worth streaming in April 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more - Prices are rising at Netflix and Amazon, while Hulu revives ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and HBO Max has new seasons of ‘Hacks’ and ‘Euphoria’

Oil gains with Brent surging more than 7% as Trump's Iran war speech stokes fears of further escalation - Oil rose in volatile trading as Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war said that he expected the conflict to last another two to three weeks.

Dow futures slump 500 points as oil surges after Trump address on U.S.-Iran war: Live updates - All three major averages rose on Wednesday to kick off the second quarter.

Trump Iran speech recap: President again says war is nearly over, vows ‘extremely hard’ hits in coming weeks - President Donald Trump, in his first remarks to the nation about the Iran war, said he expects two to three more weeks of war.

How Iran turned a tiny island into an oil 'toll booth' as Tehran cements grip on global energy flows - Iran has established a de facto safe shipping corridor in the north of the Strait of Hormuz to select ships, as Tehran sought to monetize its grip over the waterway.

Why Deutsche Bank sees a 'sharp reversal' for luxury stocks if the Middle East conflict subsides - A recovery in European luxury has been upended by the Iran war.

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says - Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts - While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure - The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump - As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump.

Markets now see the Fed's next move as a potential rate hike as inflation fears mount - Traders in the futures market shifted the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52% on Friday morning.

Miners face a new push for local control of Africa's gold - By Moses Mozart Dzawu and William ClowesBloomberg NewsWednesday, April 1, 2026 A three-decade-old Ghanaian mine owned by Gold Fields has become a bellwether for the west African nation's ambitions to boost local ownership in a key sector. Mature mines -- unloved by multinational operators and in need of a new lease of life -- should be perfect candidates for takeovers by homegrown companies in ...

Stuart Englert: Don't be a precious metals fool - By Stuart EnglertStuart Englert's SubstackWednesday, April 1, 2026 Since it's April 1, it seems an appropriate time to look at the Top 10 reasons why it's foolish to own gold and silver. 1) Despite persistently dire and gloomy headlines, all the world's economic problems and financial woes, including excess currency creation, price inflation, and record indebtedness, have been solved -- forever...

Adam Sharp: Empires past and present - By Adam SharpDaily Reckoning, BaltimoreTuesday, March 31, 2026 Imagine a single country at the center of the world's monetary system. An empire overflowing with unprecedented wealth. Sounds pretty nice. But underneath the shiny surface, all isn't well. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion Star Opens in the U.S., Selling and Vaulting Gold and Silver Bullion Star is no...

Ghana locks out foreign-owned firms from Gold Fields' Damang mine sale - By Solomon EkanemBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkTuesday, March 31, 2026 Africa's top gold producer is pushing to boost domestic participation in the sector after refusing to renew the mine's lease, effectively ending Gold Fields' long-running operations at Damang as per Bloomberg. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Buy metals at GoldMoney and enjoy international storage G...

Central banks sell U.S. Treasuries amid Iran war - By Kate Duguid, Michelle Chan, and Ian SmithFinancial Times, LondonTuesday, March 31, 2026 Foreign central banks have slashed their holdings of Treasuries at the New York Federal Reserve to the lowest level since 2012, as countries sell the U.S. government bonds to prop up their economies and currencies in the wake of the Iran war. The value of Treasuries held in custody at the New York Fed by ...

Homes for Sale in California Rose to the 2nd Highest for March in at Least a Decade as Demand Withered: The Biggest Markets - In the San Jose metro (Silicon Valley), active listings hit at least a 10-year record for March. But Orange County lags behind.

Retail Sales Plunged in February. But Huge Seasonal Adjustments Caused them to Jump. A Look at Both - But what the heck happened at food & beverage stores?

Stasis in the US Labor Market: a Peculiar Situation - Total separations drop to the lowest since 2015 beyond the lockdown months.

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

Luxor Ships Commander Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Fleet Profitability - Luxor introduces Commander, a fleet management platform designed to automate profitability and consolidate mining operations within a single control layer. Seattle-based Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander on April 1, 2026, to provide bitcoin mining operations with real-time fleet monitoring and remote command capabilities. The software integrates natively with the company’s existin...

Naoris Protocol Deploys Post-Quantum Mainnet to Secure Global Digital Infrastructure - Naoris Protocol has officially launched its Layer 1 mainnet to provide decentralized post-quantum security for blockchain networks and critical digital systems. Naoris Protocol announced the official launch of its Mainnet on April 1, 2026, introducing a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain designed to withstand emerging quantum computing threats. This deployment establishes a production-ready enviro...

Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card - This paid press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 2, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), in partnership with Visa and DCS, launched the Bitget Card across selected markets […]

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges - Australia implements a landmark regulatory framework requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain formal financial services licenses. The Australian government passed new legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to acquire financial services licenses. This mandate applies to any digital asset service provider operating within the country’s jurisdiction to...

Kick Co-Owner Trainwreckstv Burns Through $10M After Streaming Return: ‘Worst I’ve Ever Run’ - Tyler Faraz “Trainwreckstv” Niknam, co-owner of iGaming-friendly streaming platform Kick, has experienced a record losing streak during his latest high-stakes gambling streams, revealing he has now exhausted his Stake pay and is using his personal savings in a bid to make up for the loss. Streamer Announces Marathon Recovery Session After Exhausting Stake Pay, Denying […]

A Year After 'Liberation Day,' Trump's Tariffs Will Never Be Legitimate Without a Vote in Congress - The Trump administration keeps trying to find legal loopholes, but the will of the people is the final judge of any major policy.

Trump's Mercurial, Constantly Changing Import Taxes Took American Businesses on a Wild Ride - There was little rhyme or reason to the president's "emergency" tariffs, which fluctuated wildly depending on his mood.

Brickbat: Cop and Robber - Former New Haven, Connecticut, Police Chief Karl Jacobson is facing criminal charges for allegedly embezzling $85,500 from city funds, nearly… The post Brickbat: Cop and Robber appeared first on Reason.com.

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If Chiles Was So Lopsided, Why Did The Court Deny Cert In Tingley? - The legal landscape for transgender cases has changed since 2023.

Edited Version of Chiles v. Salazar for Barnett/Blackman supplement - I have finished editing Chiles v. Salazar for the Barnett/Blackman supplement. This is a fascinating case. Based on the lopsided 8-1 vote,… The post Edited Version of <i>Chiles v. Salazar</i> for Barnett/Blackman supplement appeared first on Reason.com.

Justice Barrett, Slavery, and Birthright Citizenship - Justice Barrett raised a crucial issue in today's birthright citizenship oral argument. Trump's Solicitor General gave an inaccurate response.

Artemis II Launches a New Era of Lunar Exploration - Artemis might return astronauts to the moon, but only after years of delays and a price tag far exceeding the government’s projections.

Trump Bullying Allies To Help in Iran Suggests He Knows the War Is Not Going Well - NATO allies aren’t obligated to join the war. The sooner Trump accepts that, the better.

Accusation of "Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence" for Allegedly Nonconsensually Posting Bondage Pictures May Be Defamatory - "Doe's assertion that distribution of intimate photos without consent has been considered sexual abuse and sexual violence, and therefore, his website is truthful ... presents factual issues, the resolution of which is not appropriate at the motion to dismiss stage."

One Year After “Liberation Day”: Here’s What We Know and What We Don’t - Based on the available facts, “Liberation Day” did not herald the era of economic prosperity that the president promised. Taxes, prices, uncertainty, and bureaucracy climbed, while US manufacturing, FDI, and the trade balance stood still.

Who Owns Digital Records—Tech Companies or Their Users? In Chatrie v. US, the Supreme Court Could Weigh In - Several amici briefs, including ours, explored the important Fourth Amendment question in Chatrie: Who owns the digital records a person creates—the customer? Or Google, which stores the Location History records?

Prevent the Next TSA Crisis, Privatize Airport Screening - There is a better strategy Congress can pursue: privatize security screening at the nation’s airports.

A Few Key Points on Trump's New Elections Executive Order - Trump is clearly frustrated with Congress’s inability to pass new election laws. He doesn’t interpret this as a mandate to go back to the legislative drawing board, but rather a license to legislate without Congress or without the states.

The Supreme Court Should Affirm Birthright Citizenship - The original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment is incompatible with President Trump’s order purporting to end birthright citizenship.

Commander. Not King. - “Much inferior to it” - That’s how Alexander Hamilton described the commander in chief power in comparison to the crown. Yet today - most people who just yell ARTICLE II to support all kinds of unconstitutional acts don’t have a clue what the Founders set up under the constitution. On this episode, we’re setting the record straight. It’s commander. Not king. The post Commander. Not King. appear...

It’s not Money. It’s Robbery. - You are being ripped off. When it comes to fiat paper “money” - Roger Sherman didn’t hold back. He saw it as an unjust, and totally immoral weapon that turns government into a legalized protection racket for fraud. The post It’s not Money. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Free Speech for Me But Not For Thee - What's going on is chilling. Chilling is government behavior toward speech that is intended to give the speaker pause or fear such that the speaker has second thoughts about speaking. Chilling is prohibited by the First Amendment and has been repudiated by the Supreme Court. The post Free Speech for Me But Not For Thee appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation - This is the second installment of a blog series reflecting on the global digital legacy of the 2011 Arab uprisings. You can read the first post here. From Russia—where wartime censorship and more stringent platform controls have choked dissenting voices—to Nigeria, with its aggressive takedown orders turning social media into political battlegrounds, and to Turkey, where sweeping “disinformatio...

Cindy Cohn on The Daily Show: Learn More About EFF, Privacy's Defender, and Watch the Interview - About EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit defending civil liberties in the digital world. EFF’s work to protect your rights on the internet is supported by over 30,000 members who have joined our mission by donating just this year. For over 35 years, our lawyers, activists, and technologists have been thinking about the next big thing in tech before anyone else—wheth...

EFF's Cindy Cohn on The Daily Show! Tonight Monday, March 30 - EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn will be on The Daily Show tonight, Monday March 30, at 11 pm ET and PT, speaking with host Jon Stewart. Cindy will discuss her long history of fighting for privacy online and her new book, Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance (MIT Press). The book details her own personal story alongside her role representing the rights and inte...

Public Interest Law Firm Applauds West Virginia for Easing Restrictions on Selling Homemade Foods - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) applauded West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey for signing into law a bill that would allow home cooks to sell more of their products. IJ worked […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Applauds West Virginia for Easing Restrictions on Selling Homemade Foods appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Applauds Idaho Governor Signing Bill Protecting Private Property from Law Enforcement Searches Without a Warrant - ARLINGTON, Va. –Yesterday, Idaho took a major step toward restoring protections for the state’s landowners with Governor Brad Little’s signing of S.1326. The historic, first-of-its […] The post Institute for Justice Applauds Idaho Governor Signing Bill Protecting Private Property from Law Enforcement Searches Without a Warrant appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman Cut Pipe Attached to Food Truck  - NORFOLK, Va.—Today, a federal court ruled that the town of Parksley, Virginia, and Councilman Henry Nicholson violated the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, as well as Virginia law, when Nicholson cut a water pipe running from the Eben-Ezer Food Truck, causing more than a thousand dollars […] The post Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman C...

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 ...

New York Withdraws Unconstitutional Social Media Background Check for Firearm Carry; GOA, GOF Secure Major Legal Victory - New York Withdraws Unconstitutional Social Media Background Check for Firearm Carry; GOA, GOF Secure Major Legal Victory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) announce a significant legal victory in the ongoing battle against New York’s restrictive and misnamed “Concealed Carry Improvement Act.” In a Stipulation of Par...

TN: HB 1971 Heads to House Floor TODAY – Tell Your Rep to Vote NO - Despite many phone calls and emails with strong concerns from grassroots activists, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed HB 1971 through the House Judiciary Committee. This dangerous bill is now heading to the full House for a vote TODAY at 2:00 P.M. Central. HB 1971 would dismantle a critical legal safeguard by making it far more difficult for Tennesseans to challenge unconstitutional laws, includi...

Tell Congress: End the DOJ’s rogue pistol brace crackdown - End the DOJ’s rogue pistol brace crackdown A federal court vacated the Biden pistol brace ban. President Trump campaigned on ending it. Bondi’s DOJ is still enforcing it anyway. On March 16th, 2026, the Department of Justice dropped a bombshell in our ongoing lawsuit, Texas et al. v. ATF: The ATF “continue[s] to enforce the NFA’s and the GCA’s regulation … Read more

Yotta sues Evolve again - Yotta customers remain “deprived of $80 million of their funds,” and Yotta’s business has “los[t] essentially all value” due to Evolve’s alleged malfeasance, according to the lawsuit.

Franklin Templeton to acquire crypto investment management firm - The company will buy 250 Digital, led by a Citi alum, for an undisclosed sum – that will be paid partly in Franklin’s BENJI tokens.

Monzo to close US operations, accounts - The U.K.-based fintech will lay off roughly 50 employees and shift its focus toward Europe, where it gained a banking license in December. U.S. users reportedly can access their accounts through June.

Bank of Hope to buy SMBC commercial unit - The Los Angeles-based lender will acquire $2.5 billion in commercial and commercial real estate loans and $2.7 billion in deposits, as well as eight branches in Southern California.

Trustmark names next COO, CFO - With current CFO Thomas Owens set to become operations chief, Joseph Bond will join the Jackson, Mississippi-based lender from Texas Capital Bancshares.

Are banks safe from insider trading in prediction markets? - The largest banks in the country each warn employees against using confidential information for trading activities, but they don't specifically enumerate prediction markets or events contracts. Now, oversight of insider trading on such platforms is gaining traction.

Double-pledging risk: What mortgage lenders should know - Recent double-pledging scandals in auto lending and the U.K. put U.S. mortgage lenders on alert. Here's what to watch and how MERS, e-notes and electronic vaults can help.

On the day of a would-be deadline, open banking is in flux - As the CFPB reconsiders its open banking rule, banks and fintechs are locked in a bitter battle over who will pay for the new digital infrastructure.

LA bank to buy US commercial banking unit from Japan's SMBC - Hope Bancorp's acquisition of a business that serves Japanese companies should complement its historic focus on Korean business owners.

CFPB firing line: DOJ moves to axe half the bureau's staff - The Department of Justice is seeking court approval to immediately fire more than 600 employees, slashing the CFPB's workforce by 53%.

Climate change and central banking: macroeconomic challenges and evidence from Africa - Climate change is an important source of macroeconomic risk with direct implications for monetary policy and financial stability. Physical risks, including more frequent and severe weather events, disrupt production and damage infrastructure, generating supply and demand side pressures that affect output and inflation.

Quantum Bayesian inference: an exploration - by Jon Frost, Carlos Madeira, Yash Rastogi, Harald UhligThis paper introduces a framework for performing Bayesian inference using quantum computation. It presents a proof-of-concept quantum algorithm that performs posterior sampling. We provide an accessible introduction to quantum computation for economists and a practical demonstration of quantum-based posterior sampling for Bayesian estimation.

Christopher Kent: Reassessing Australian financial conditions - Address by Mr Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) of the Reserve Bank of Australia, to KangaNews Debt Capital Market Summit, Sydney, 26 March 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exem... - Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exemption under section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act

Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements - Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank

Financial Institution Letter: FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights - FINANCIAL INSTITUTION LETTER | MARCH 31, 2026 FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights Summary: The FDIC’s Consumer Compliance Supervisor...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for February 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 27, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for February 2026 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ...