Precious Metals and Market News

Wall Street entertains every possibility after gold’s wild ride, Main Street maintains its bullish bias despite new Fed head - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street with a wide range of opinions and no consensus on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors maintained their bullish majority bias.

Don’t panic: Analysts see gold and silver’s sell-off as a healthy correction - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver’s historic selloff on Friday feels almost fitting after what has been a historic month and start to the year.

Gold, silver selloff was inevitable after January's explosive rally, but broader trend remains intact - (Kitco News) - While the headline price action in gold and silver is shocking, as prices have dropped more than 10% and 30% respectively ahead of the weekend, analysts said this volatility is not surprising because both precious metals had become significantly overextended.

Warsh as Fed chair likely less loyal to Trump, but not more hawkish, and no worse for gold – Analyst reactions - (Kitco News) – The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve doesn’t materially impact the gold price forecast for 2026 – at least not yet – but it doesn’t mean the contentious relationship between President Trump and the central bank will be resolved either, according to Thu Lan Nguyen, head of commodity and FX research at Commerzbank.

Gold faces more headwinds as U.S. inflation threat remains - (Kitco New) - Gold continues to see significant selling pressure and could face further headwinds as inflation in the U.S. remains persistent, with producer prices rising more than expected last month.

Price meltdowns in gold, silver after Trump’s Fed chair pick - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly lower Friday morning, in the aftermath of a new Federal Reserve chair that may not lean quite so easy on U.S. monetary policy than many were expecting.

Bitcoin January 30 daily chart alert - Price drops to new low for the year - (Kitco News) - Friday, January 30--February bitcoin futures prices are lower and hit a contract low and new low for the year in early trading Friday.

Gold market analysis for January 30 - 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.

‘This doesn't seem like a store value… How are we supposed to trade this?’ – Phoenix Futures’ Grady on gold’s shock selloff - (Kitco News) – Precious metals markets were reeling on Thursday afternoon in the wake of one of the most dramatic and sudden selloffs ever seen, after gold plunged $380 – nearly 7% – in just 28 minutes, while silver prices fell an astonishing 11% in the same timeframe.

‘The world has changed’ - WisdomTree’s Shah on why gold’s rally defies old market logic - (Kitco News) - Gold’s relentless rally is no longer just defying expectations—it is actively breaking the analytical frameworks that investors and economists have relied upon for decades.

Five Insights Into The Trilateral Russian-Ukrainian-US Talks - Five Insights Into The Trilateral Russian-Ukrainian-US Talks Authored by Andrew Korybko, Russia’s agreement to this format represents a significant policy shift. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the second round of the trilateral Russian-Ukrainian-US talks in Abu Dhabi will be held on 1 February. There haven’t been many leaks from the first round so observers ca...

Venezuela Unveils Amnesty Bill For Mass Release Of Political Prisoners  - Venezuela Unveils Amnesty Bill For Mass Release Of Political Prisoners  Venezuela's US-backed and CIA-installed interim president Delcy Rodriguez has unveiled a sweeping amnesty bill that could pave the way for the release of hundreds of detainees, in a first major political move since former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were ousted and whisked off to New York earlier this...

Will He, Won't He 'TACO' On Iran? - Will He, Won't He 'TACO' On Iran? Authored by Alastair Crooke via LewRockwell.com, As so often these days, a decisive attack on Iran – comes down in the final analysis to Trump’s psychology, and his need to dominate the attention of everyone around him. He understands that for however much his maximalist pronouncements look — and are — crazy, they nonetheless do usually default ...

Explosion In AI Data Center Buildouts Will Demand Next-Gen Counter-Drone Security - Explosion In AI Data Center Buildouts Will Demand Next-Gen Counter-Drone Security Despite trillions of dollars slated for global data center buildouts, power grid upgrades, and other artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion through the end of the decade, there remains very limited investor discussion about the next-generation physical security architecture required to defen...

SCAM Act Introduced To Revoke Citizenship Of Migrants Who Commit Fraud, Serious Felonies - SCAM Act Introduced To Revoke Citizenship Of Migrants Who Commit Fraud, Serious Felonies Via American Greatness, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act that would strip citizenship from individuals who commit serious crimes within 10 years of their naturalization. According to Schmitt, the legislation would expand the...

Dear ICE Protestors: We Need To Talk... - Dear ICE Protestors: We Need To Talk... Authored by Jenna McCarthy via Jenna's Side Rocks, Dear ICE Protestors, It’s been a rough few months out there. You’ve shown up. You’ve resisted. You’ve rallied. You’ve organized. You’ve made signs. So. Many. Signs. You’ve launched illegal fireworks, damaged property, blocked traffic, broken the law, bashed in windows, assaulted agents, and...

US Warns Iran Over Weekend Live Fire Drills Close To American Forces - US Warns Iran Over Weekend Live Fire Drills Close To American Forces Iran's military starting Thursday issued a warning to ships at sea that it planned to run a drill starting this weekend which is to include live firing in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting traffic through a waterway which sees 20% of all the world's oil pass through it. This prompted a US warning in re...

New SNAP Work Requirement Rules To Start Feb. 1 In Multiple States - New SNAP Work Requirement Rules To Start Feb. 1 In Multiple States Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epcoh Times, The new work requirements to gain or continue eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will start being implemented in several U.S. states beginning Feb. 1. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald ...

Huge Verdict Could Destroy 'Gender Transition For Minors' Industry - Huge Verdict Could Destroy 'Gender Transition For Minors' Industry A jury on Friday found a psychologist and a surgeon liable for malpractice after they convinced a 16-year-old girl to lop off her breasts. This marks the first medical malpractice case involving a detransitioner to reach a verdict - and it has huge implications.  Fox Varian, who identified as transgender at the t...

Bitcoin Crashes To Nov 2024 Lows Amid $1.5 Billion In Levered Liquidations - Bitcoin Crashes To Nov 2024 Lows Amid $1.5 Billion In Levered Liquidations In an otherwise quiet session - as one would expect for a Saturday, certainly the algos would - starting early this morning there has been concerted pressure to sell into the bitcoin spot price following yesterday's Warsh-inspired rout which repriced bitcoin from 88K to 84K, pressure which grew into a liquid...

Warsh pick doesn’t end talk that Powell could stay on to defend the Fed’s independence - Some Fed watchers say the choice of Warsh means it’s more likely that Powell will continue to stand in Trump’s way.

A luxury ‘phobia’ is gripping these consumers. It’s a red flag for brands like Chanel and Gucci. - In China, conspicuous consumption is out, and “local heroes” are in.

‘I am the third trustee’: My selfish brother is executor of our family estate. Can I retitle property in my name? - “I am not looking to hire an attorney.”

‘I’m rich in everything but parents’: I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my fiancé? - “I’m a 40-year-old woman in a committed relationship, and I’ve experienced the loss of both of my parents.”

‘I feel like this does us a disservice’: My brother wants his $1 million inheritance in advance. Should he pay interest? - “The total value of our family trust is $4 million.”

Think you can’t afford a house? More than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K. - The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.

‘They upset me every time I see them’: How long do I keep my mother’s IRS and medical records? She died 4 years ago. - “Her low income did not require her to file taxes, and once she moved to the care facility, I got her on Medi-Cal.”

This single mom saved $1 million in 15 years to retire at 49. How to use her strategies to catch up on retirement savings. - It’s not too late to fast-track your retirement savings, even if you’re 50 years old and have debt.

Kevin Warsh isn’t who investors think he is — how you can profit from their mistake - Trump’s nominee for Fed chair has been hawkish about easy money. But this president demands lower rates.

Loading up on your employer’s stock is tempting in a bull market. But how much is too much? - Employees face “double jeopardy” in the stock’s decline portfolio and increased job risk.

Bitcoin dips below $79,000 as market digests silver sell-off, Trump's Fed chair pick - Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged following wide swings in the commodities market.

Epstein files: Trump, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch among prominent names that appear in latest Justice Department release - Emails released by the DOJ showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apparently visited Epstein's island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties.

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday - The funding deal addresses concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.

Federal judge denies bid to end ICE Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota - The crackdown "has had, and will likely continue to have, profound and even heartbreaking, consequences," U.S. District Judge Menendez said in the ruling.

Nvidia CEO Huang denies he is unhappy with OpenAI, says 'huge' investment planned at 'trillion-dollar dinner' - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said it was "nonsense" to say he was unhappy with OpenAI.

Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his 'dream job' already - The NEC director, once considered a clear frontrunner for the next Fed chair, said he is fine with his current role.

Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows - The K-shaped economy is as apparent as ever and isn't going away anytime soon, economists say.

Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again - China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.

Trump to announce Fed chair nominee Friday; Kevin Warsh may be his pick, according to reports - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for the new Federal Reserve chair.

Trade deficit soared 94% in November and was higher than a year ago, despite tariff efforts - The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners nearly doubled in November as the shortfall with the European Union swelled.

China halts trading in 5 silver and oil funds to limit risk amid volatility - By Themis QiSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongFriday, January 30, 2026 https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3341783/china-halts-trading-5-silver-and-oil-funds-limit-risk-amid-volatility China suspended trading of five commodity funds today to curb investment mania in gold, silver, and oil and reduce underlying risks amid geopolitical tensions. The only public fund investing in silver ...

Andrew Sheng: As the U.S. dollar weakens, all that glitters is gold - By Andrew ShengSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongSaturday, January 31, 2026 https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3341788/us-dollar-weakens-all-glitters-gold?module=top_story&pgtype=section This year started with a bang -- from the United States' intervention in Venezuela and the investigation opened against US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to US President Donald Trump's ...

Ed Steer: The empire strikes back - 11a Saturday, January 31, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "The Empire Strikes Back," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/empire-strikes-back Steer concludes: "There were major key reversals to the downside in all four precious metals yesterday, so from a technica...

'Rigged' author Englert follows with 'Patient Millionaire' - 10:50a ET Saturday, January 31, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Journalist Stuart Englert, author of "Rigged," an account of Western gold price suppression policy, has written another book, "Patient Millionaire," which explains how he came to put more faith in the monetary metals than in a currency being destroyed by government overspending and debt. Englert introduces the new book is a shor...

Alasdair Macleod: Gold and silver sell off but little has changed - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, January 30, 2026 The naysayers are crowing, saying gold and silver have peaked. This week’s volatility was certainly unnerving, a sharp lesson for whipsawed traders. But we assess the true position. Gold and silver have had a turbulent week, hitting all-time highs yet again before a sharp fall on Monday, followed by sharp falls yesterday and this mor...

US Government Sold $766 Billion of Treasuries this Week. Yield Curve Steepened as 30-Year Treasury Yield Rose to 4.87% - The spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields now the widest since January 2022.

Markets’ Reaction to Warsh: Silver Collapses, Gold Plunges, Dollar Jumps, Treasuries Yawn, Stocks Drop, already Battered Cryptos Sink - Pulling the rug out from under the “debasement trade.”

Producer Price Index Jumps on Disconcerting Spike in Services PPI. Food & Energy Prices Fall - Core goods prices rise as companies distribute the tariffs amongst each other.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Discover the differences between fiat money and legal tender, their roles in the economy, and why it matters for your financial insights.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

A bill to make gold and silver legal currency in NH is back for the second year in a row - Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia, R-Tilton, has introduced a bill to make gold and silver legal tender in New Hampshire. Harvey-Bolia argued that gold and silver can hedge against inflation and allow people ...

OpEd: On Gold, Silver as Our Legal Tender - Other states are testing parallel currencies, but legal, political and fiscal roadblocks make the idea nearly impossible in the Golden State. Imagine walking into your local coffee shop in Los Angeles ...

Eleven states recognize gold and silver as US currency. Which are they? - Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven states already recognize gold and silver coins as legal tender. Several other states have ...

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

Latam Powerhouse Nu Receives Approval to Launch Digital Bank in the US - Nu, the Latam-focused neobank, has reached a milestone by receiving a conditional approval to establish a national bank in the U.S., Nubank N.A. The organization, which serves over 127 million customers, says its new challenge will be to prove that digital-first services are the future of the financial services industry. Nu Receives OCC Approval To […]

From Stablecoin to Cash Engine: Tether Logs $10B Profits in 2025 - Tether’s latest attestation shows the world’s largest stablecoin issuer held more assets than liabilities at the end of 2025, according to an independent assurance report released Jan. 30. Tether Confirms Reserve Coverage in ISAE 3000R Assurance Report The report, prepared by BDO Advisory Services under the ISAE 3000R standard, covers Tether International, S.A. de C.V.’s […]

Regulation Turns Bullish: US Positioned as Global Hub for Crypto, DeFi, Derivatives - U.S. crypto regulation is entering a decisive new chapter as federal leaders move to align oversight, clarify rules, and cement American dominance in digital asset markets through coordinated action across agencies and existing regulatory authority. Crypto Takes Center Stage as U.S. Regulators Signal a New Era of Clarity A new phase of U.S. financial regulation […]

RLUSD Attestation Strengthens Institutional Confidence as Liquidity Venues Expand - RLUSD is gaining momentum as independent audits confirm full reserve backing, regulatory alignment, and growing institutional confidence, strengthening its position across crypto and traditional markets while signaling deeper liquidity, wider adoption, and rising trust. RLUSD Audit Fuels Institutional Confidence and Market Expansion Ripple’s senior vice president of stablecoins, Jack McDonald, ...

Silver to $60? Strategist Flags Extreme Valuation Risk - Silver faces mounting downside risk as extreme valuation signals flash warnings, with intermetal comparisons suggesting prices remain stretched and vulnerable to a sharp reversion even after a significant pullback. Silver Bears Warn of Painful Reversion — Silver’s Price Strength Masks Growing Downside Risk Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone shared on social media pl...

One Way to Think About the Don Lemon Prosecution - It's a pretty obvious way to think about it, but I thought it might be the sort of obvious that… The post One Way to Think About the Don Lemon Prosecution appeared first on Reason.com.

Government's Theory for Prosecuting Don Lemon as to Disruption of Minneapolis Church Service - The indictment in U.S. v. Levy-Armstrong has been unsealed; I excerpted the key allegations as to the disruption itself in… The post Government's Theory for Prosecuting Don Lemon as to Disruption of Minneapolis Church Service appeared first on Reason.com.

Indictment Over Disruption of Minneapolis Church Service Unsealed - The indictment (in U.S. v. Levy-Armstrong) is here. The allegations are that defendants violated 18 U.S.C. § 241 which in… The post Indictment Over Disruption of Minneapolis Church Service Unsealed appeared first on Reason.com.

Federal District Court Judge Rejects Minnesota's Anti-Commandeering Arguments Against DHS "Operation Metro Surge" (and with Good Reason) - There may be lots of things wrong with the way the Trump Administration is handling immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, but commandeering is not among them.

Private Suit Commandeers New Hampshire Government to Maintain Vehicle Emission Inspections - The "Live Free or Die" state effectively acquiesces to unconstitutional commandeering of the state government under the Clean Air Act.

Hawaii Deceptive Election-Related Deepfake Disclaimer Requirement Struck Down, - in a lawsuit brought by the Babylon Bee.

"I Published a Fake Paper on Pregnancy Cravings for Prime Numbers" - From Retraction Watch (Pascual Chiago); you can see the published paper here (perma.cc version in case the original gets taken… The post "I Published a Fake Paper on Pregnancy Cravings for Prime Numbers" appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: January 31, 2006 - 1/31/2006: Justice Samuel Alito takes oath.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 31, 2006 appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump's Tariff War Is Crushing American Alcohol Makers - A Canadian boycott and retaliatory trade barriers have wiped out U.S. wine and spirits sales abroad, costing American producers jobs, revenue, and entire export markets.

ICE's Presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics Is Sparking International Backlash - Even in a limited security role, ICE has triggered backlash abroad, reflecting the agency’s unpopularity at home and overseas.

Tracking the Unseen Costs of "State Corporatism" - As I document, research shows that policy-driven capital misallocation can lead to lower productivity, weaker growth, and a smaller economy over the long term, even if state-backed champions don’t fail outright.

The Government's Relentless Pursuit of Herring Fishers' Money - A federal agency has forced fishers to pay the salaries of their on-boat government monitors. But no federal statute authorizes the agency to demand that money.

Friday Feature: The Hub - The Hub is an online microschool that provides community and unique learning opportunities for homeschooled tweens and teens.

Federal Tobacco Subsidies - Farm subsidies are unjust, unneeded, and unaffordable. Fraud is just one of the many reasons why they should be repealed.

Addiction, Central Planning, and the Illusion of Recovery—Why Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative Misses the Point - Real recovery will not come from another White House initiative or a better-crafted narrative about addiction, but from treating people with addiction like everyone else.

This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” - The founders fought a long, bloody war to secede from the British - where government held total power, and the people were expected to comply, or die. The views they held EVEN before shots were fired - that’s what America is supposed to be. On this episode, it’s the story of the REAL American Revolution The post This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cen...

Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? - The Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican are among the most highly regarded productions of Antifederalist literature. The post Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom - Usurpation, as the founders used the word, is the exercise of unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional power. Or to put it more bluntly, stealing power from its rightful source.  The post Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF to Close Friday in Solidarity with National Shutdown - The Electronic Frontier Foundation stands with the people of Minneapolis and with all of the communities impacted by the ongoing campaign of ICE and CBP violence. EFF will be closed Friday, Jan. 30 as part of the national shutdown in opposition to ICE and CBP and the brutality and terror they and other federal agencies continue to inflict on immigrant communities and any who stand with them. We...

Introducing Encrypt It Already - Today, we’re launching Encrypt It Already, our push to get companies to offer stronger privacy protections to our data and communications by implementing end-to-end encryption. If that name sounds a little familiar, it’s because this is a spiritual successor to our 2019 campaign, Fix It Already, a campaign where we pushed companies to fix longstanding issues. End-to-end encryption is the best w...

Google Settlement May Bring New Privacy Controls for Real-Time Bidding - EFF has long warned about the dangers of the “real-time bidding” (RTB) system powering nearly every ad you see online. A proposed class-action settlement with Google over their RTB system is a step in the right direction towards giving people more control over their data. Truly curbing the harms of RTB, however, will require stronger legislative protections. What Is Real-Time Bidding? RTB is th...

Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance -  NORFOLK, VA.—Today, a federal judge sided with the city of Norfolk in a federal lawsuit challenging its warrantless use of more than 170 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Hampton […] The post Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights - SAN FRANCISCO—Sonja Trauss is the executive director of the nonprofit organization YIMBY Law, which stands for “Yes In My Back Yard.” YIMBY Law is an […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights appeared first on Institute for Justice.

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests - COLUMBIA, S.C.—Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on online vision tests. Visibly, a technology company that provides online vision tests, is represented […] The post South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests 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 ...

PA: STOP HB 1909 – PFA Expansion Threatens Gun Rights - PFA Expansion Vote on House Floor Early Next Week The anti-gun Democrats in Harrisburg have quietly slipped through HB 1909, a bill that weaponizes Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders to strip citizens of their firearm rights — even when guns aren’t involved. The House floor vote will likely occur early next week. If this bill passes, PFAs — orders … Read more

PA: House Democrats Push for Backdoor Gun Control - Backdoor Gun Control Pushed by PA House Democrats The anti-gun Democrats are at it again! They are pushing a bill that will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow that will create backdoor gun control. HB 2018 (Hanbridge) creates a “Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board” that expands information-sharing authority among law enforcement, courts, and a new review board. This … Read m...

VA: 8 Gun Control Bills Pass Committee - Yesterday, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a package of anti-Second Amendment legislation that represents a serious threat to the rights of law-abiding Virginians. Despite clear opposition from thousands of gun owners like you, a large group of gun control bills were pushed forward on party-line votes. These measures place new restrictions, costs, and legal risks on responsible ...

Wells Fargo to pay CEO Scharf $40M for 2025 - The bank credited Charlie Scharf for the resolution of seven consent orders last year, including a $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve.

Nubank gets conditional OCC approval for charter - The Brazilian digital challenger “will focus on fully capitalizing the institution within 12 months and opening the bank within 18 months” as it awaits green lights from the Fed and FDIC.

BNY dismissed from Epstein case, but BofA must face some claims - A judge rejected allegations that Bank of America failed to uphold anti-money laundering and know-your-customer standards. The lender, however, will face a claim that it obstructed the enforcement of trafficking laws.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair - The former Federal Reserve governor was a candidate to lead the central bank in 2017, but the president chose Jerome Powell.

What’s coming for the banking industry in 2026 - 2025 brought a surge of M&A. Expect more this year. De novo applications, too, spiked last year. That should continue. If regulation was stripped down in 2025, expect a buildup – with a different look.

Chicago bank becomes first failure of 2026 - The Chicago-based, $261 million-asset Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was placed in receivership and its assets sold to Detroit-based First Independence Bank, costing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s Deposit Insurance Fund an estimated $19.7 million.

How a TD Bank teller laundered millions for $50 bribes - Court documents reveal how a teller used the drive-through window and work email to aid a scheme that bypassed TD's fraud defenses.

U.S. Bancorp prepares for COO's retirement - U.S. Bancorp shuffles management as COO Souheil Badran announces his retirement; Stock Yards Bancorp agrees to buy Field & Main Bancorp; Citi's wealth business hires Mercer's Olaolu Aganga for a newly created role; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

What bankers need to know about Fed chair-designate Warsh - Former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh is a relatively known quantity to financial markets, but his embrace of President Trump's agenda and the White House's own contentious relationship with the central bank make it hard to know with certainty where — or even whether — he will lead the Fed.

Flagstar is back in the black after eight quarters of losses - The Long Island-based bank returned to profitability during the fourth quarter of 2025. The results mark "a significant milestone" in the bank's turnaround plan, CEO Joseph Otting said.

Money as a coordination device: some historical lessons - Keynote speech by Mr Hyun Song Shin, Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the BIS, at the 14th ILF Conference on the Future of the Financial Sector, 27 January 2026.

Project FuSSE: Exploring flexible, scalable and secure settlement engines - This report details the findings from Project FuSSE (Fully Scalable Settlement Engine), a proof-of-concept exploring how a modular, microservices-based architecture could support the design of settlement systems that could scale under sustained growth and stress conditions, adapt to change, and strengthen security through quantum readiness and cryptographic agility.

BIS global liquidity indicators at end-September 2025 - The BIS global liquidity indicators show that foreign currency credit in dollars grew by 7% year on year at end-Q3 2025 on the back of a weakening dollar. Foreign currency credit in euros grew 11% while that in yen contracted by 4%.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC) - Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC)

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Press Release: First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois ...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...