Precious Metals and Market News

CIBC sees gold averaging $6,000 an ounce as safe-haven demand persists - (Kitco News) - Looking through the unprecedented volatility in metals markets, one Canadian bank remains bullish on gold and silver and expects to see higher prices by the end of the year.

Silver sharply down, leading gold lower, too - (Kitco News) - Silver prices are strongly lower near midday Thursday, and are leading gold prices lower, too, although the yellow metal is only moderately down.

Barrick advances North American gold spinout - (Kitco News) - Barrick Mining Corp.’s plan to spin out its North American gold assets into a separately listed company could unlock additional valuation upside, according to some analysts.

Barrick posts record cash flow, hikes dividend in Q4 as board moves ahead with North American IPO - (Kitco News) - Solid production and a parabolic rise in gold prices helped drive record cash flow for the world’s second-largest mining company in the final three months of last year.

A global currency requires ‘a reliable environment, a safe environment, where the rule of law is known and respected’ – ECB’s Lagarde - (Kitco News) – European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde delivered some significant statements about the policy direction of the United States in her press conference following the ECB rate announcement – some explicitly positive, some implicitly critical.Asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chair...

Gold remains under pressure even as US job openings drop to nearly 6 year low - (Kitco News) - The gold market can’t catch a break as prices remain under significant technical selling pressure, even as the U.S. labor market continues to cool, with the number of available jobs dropping sharply.

Bitcoin February 5 daily chart alert - More price pressure amid bearish technicals - (Kitco News) - Thursday, February 5--February bitcoin futures prices are lower and hit a contract low and 15-month low in early U.S. trading Thursday.

Gold market analysis for February 5 - 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.

Spot gold trades at $4,860/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims spike to 231k - (Kitco News) - Gold prices were trading near session lows following the release of worse-than-expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was higher than economists’ forecasts.

Gold remains under pressure as ECB leaves interest rates unchanged - (Kitco News) - The gold market is struggling to find its footing as global central banks maintain neutral monetary policy stances. The European Central Bank is the latest to hold the line, keeping its interest rates unchanged.

Trump Extends African Free-Trade Agreement Easing Tariff Fears Amid Tensions - Trump Extends African Free-Trade Agreement Easing Tariff Fears Amid Tensions Authored by Rachel Roberts via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law this week extending a free-trade agreement for some African nations until the end of the year, Washington’s chief trade negotiator said. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said his department would work along...

"Electricity Market Is F**ked": Finland Wind Turbine Blades Freeze, Curbing Green Power Output - "Electricity Market Is F**ked": Finland Wind Turbine Blades Freeze, Curbing Green Power Output Finland has prided itself as a global leader in decarbonization, boasting the second-highest share of renewables in final energy consumption across the EU. But the green utopia narrative has cracked under the strain of a brutal winter, as cold weather has brought wind power generation to ...

Climate Alarmists Are Often Wrong But Never in Doubt - Climate Alarmists Are Often Wrong But Never in Doubt Authored by Gary Abernathy via The Empowerment Alliance, One of the most annoying things about climate doomsayers is the certainty with which they make their dire predictions, while simultaneously making excuses for all their past prognostications that failed to materialize. Let’s revisit a few. In the early to mid-1970s, sev...

Abu Dhabi Talks Bearing Fruit: Over 300 Russian, Ukrainian POWs Swapped - Abu Dhabi Talks Bearing Fruit: Over 300 Russian, Ukrainian POWs Swapped US-brokered Ukraine and Russia negotiations in the United Arab Emirates - specifically Abu Dhabi - have already borne some fruit as the warring sides Thursday reached an agreement to exchange 314 prisoners of war. US special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the prisoner deal in a post on X, explaining that while ...

Socialist Spanish Mayor Vowed To Block Migrant Minor Arrivals... Then Quickly Reversed Amid Political Pressure - Socialist Spanish Mayor Vowed To Block Migrant Minor Arrivals... Then Quickly Reversed Amid Political Pressure Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix news, The Socialist mayor of Cartes in northern Spain has reversed her opposition to hosting unaccompanied migrant minors after attempting to block their arrival, issuing a public apology following pressure from her party leadership. ...

Why Greenland Is At The Center Of A Shifting Global Order - Why Greenland Is At The Center Of A Shifting Global Order Authored by Terri Wu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland for national security purposes rankled allies ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January. A drone view shows a general view of Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan. 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Trump’...

"Dystopic As F**k": This Website Lets AI Bots Rent Humans - "Dystopic As F**k": This Website Lets AI Bots Rent Humans The AI era already feels like a dystopian fever dream straight out of a bad sci-fi novel, but leave it to a software engineer to push the accelerator straight into the abyss. Enter Alexander Liteplo, the software developer behind RentAHuman.ai, a freshly launched platform that lets autonomous AI agents “search, book, and pay...

Study Of Military Meals Finds Low Nutrients, Concerning Contaminants - Study Of Military Meals Finds Low Nutrients, Concerning Contaminants Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), America’s troops may be getting few of the nutrients they expect, and many harmful compounds they don’t, according to a new laboratory study of military rations and meals provided to troops on armed forces bases. A U.S. Marine eats a military field rati...

Ilhan Omar's Winery Exposed As Fake Shell For Alleged Money Laundering - Ilhan Omar's Winery Exposed As Fake Shell For Alleged Money Laundering Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A damning on-site investigation has revealed that the winery co-owned by Ilhan Omar’s husband is nothing more than a phantom operation, fueling suspicions of fraud amid scrutiny of her skyrocketing wealth. Angela Rose, the journalist behind the probe, visited the ...

Senate Bill Would Ensure Data Centers Do Not Pass Energy Costs Onto Consumers - Senate Bill Would Ensure Data Centers Do Not Pass Energy Costs Onto Consumers Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is circulating a bill to require data centers to bring their own power when constructing these new power-hungry facilities, Axios reports this morning. We’ve detailed the growing resistance to the construction of new data centers for months now as several studies have demons...

Bitcoin rises after brutal week of selling - Bitcoin rebounded from a dramatic selloff on Thursday, with investors hoping the worst might be over.

‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran has this one piece of advice for buying a home - Real estate tycoon Barbara Corcoran has revealed the one rule she follows when she is buying homes—explaining how it has helped her ensure she “can always sell” a property later down the line.

Novo Nordisk stock climbs out of hole on FDA chief’s threat to block Hims and Hers pill - Novo Nordisk shares rallied on Friday in what’s still been a painful week as the Food and Drug Administration may weigh in on the side of the Danish drugmaker in its dispute over a copycat drug.

Explain this financial paradox to me like I’m 16. Why would I, or anyone, lease a car? - “‘What’s the point of paying thousands of dollars?”

Chase cut my credit-card limit due to lower usage. Will this affect my credit score and lead other banks to do the same? - “I’m wondering whether this could cause a ripple effect in which other banks might do the same with my lesser-used credit cards.”

‘I love being debt-free’: I’m in my mid-50s and buying a house. Do I take out a $400K mortgage or use my Roth IRA? - “I’ll fund $500,000 of that from the sale of my current house.”

My brother refuses to sell our family’s $150K lake house, yet I pay all the bills. Do I push it and risk ruining our relationship? - ”I have no intention of going back to the lake house, yet he expects me to pay for upkeep and taxes.”

Bitcoin swings wildly after worst day for the pioneering crypto since FTX collapse - A punishing bitcoin selloff that has erased more than half of the pioneering crypto’s value saw a wild swing Thursday evening, with its price falling more than 5% at one point.

Bitcoin’s latest selloff is shattering many of its most enduring myths - The crypto was supposed to be a hedge against currency debasement. Instead, it is trading like just another speculative tech stock, erasing 50% of its value since an early October high.

Strategy’s sinking stock and $12 billion quarterly loss puts the policy of ‘don’t ever sell your bitcoin’ to the test - Bitcoin’s selloff means Strategy is now losing money on its holdings, which it has been accumulating for nearly six years.

Stellantis shares plunge 23% after automaker announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul - Stellantis said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro ($26 billion) as it overhauls its business to accelerate the rollout of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Bitcoin narrowly avoids falling under $60,000 as it bounces off lows - Some market analysts have suggested bitcoin could fall further, potentially hitting between $40,000 to $50,000.

Amazon stock falls 10% on $200 billion spending forecast, earnings miss - The company also said it expects capital expenditures to hit roughly $200 billion in 2026, compared with $146.6 billion estimated by analysts.

Stock futures rise after Amazon slide adds to Wall Street's tech woes: Live updates - Friday morning's moves followed a rough day on Wall Street, with the market once again bogged down by technology stocks.

AI fears pummel software stocks: Is it 'illogical' panic or a SaaS apocalypse? - The software space is facing serious market concerns this week, after the release of new AI tools from AI triggered a market sell-off.

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says - With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire, no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.

China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade - Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.

January jobs report will be released on Feb. 11 after shutdown delay - The January jobs report delayed by the brief government shutdown will be released next week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.

Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says - The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal - The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

'Asian Guy' AI bot on YouTube manipulates and spooks investors with false claims - By Joshua D. GlawsonMoney Metals News Service, Eagle, IdahoThursday, February 5, 2026 There is a new viral trend on YouTube and social media of an "Asian Guy" generated by artificial intelligence tools, spreading mostly false or misleading information across the precious metals industry.  At this point you might ask yourself: If it is obviously AI, why are so many people falling for it? ... Dis...

Gold's center of gravity is moving from West to East - By Jan KrikkeAsia Times, Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaThursday, February 5, 2026 For decades London reigned supreme in the global gold market. Its vast over-the-counter system, built on unallocated accounts, netted trades, and trust in paper claims set benchmarks and kept most bullion circulating as a financial instrument rather than plain physical metal. Today the London Bullion Market As...

Chinese trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver - By Alfred Cang and Jin WuBloomberg Newsvia National Post / Financial Post, TorontoThursday, February 5, 2026 A billionaire Chinese trader who made his name riding gold's record-breaking rally has turned his sights to silver's breakneck surge, with a bet on the metal’s collapse now worth almost US$300 million. Bian Ximing, who avoids the limelight and spends much of his time in Gibraltar, has ma...

Barrick to pursue IPO of North American gold-mining business - By Leslie HookFinancial Times, LondonThursday, February 5, 2026 Barrick Mining plans to spin out its North American gold mines and is putting its flagship Reko Diq project under review, as the world's third-largest gold miner pushes ahead with a major restructuring effort. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Are you ready to safeguard your assets using precious metals? Hero ...

Who will descend the rabbit hole to review the documents of gold price suppression? - 9:19p ET Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Today's report in Canada's National Post about gold market manipulation -- https://financialpost.com/commodities/mining/gold-bugs-right-price-5000-big-bank-theory -- was remarkable not just in itself, for raising at great length an issue that nearly all mainstream financial news organizations dare not to touch, but for a couple ...

Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy [MSTR] Plunged 77% from its High, Joins our Imploded Stocks. Bitcoin Plunged only 50% - The miracle of valuing the company’s stock far higher than its bitcoin holdings came unglued. Then bitcoin plunged.

Companies Hang on to their Workers, and Workers Cling to their Jobs: One More Factor why it’s Tough for Job Seekers - Much slower turnover in the labor force leaves fewer job openings to be filled.

ADP Employment Report Massively Revised to 2010 with Huge Erratic Differences in Month-to-Month Job Creation & Losses - Rendering reliance on it for indications of employment trends useless.

Want to protect yourself from inflation? Just buy gold, GA bill says - A bill filed in the Georgia Senate would make gold and silver legal tender, meaning it could be used as currency in the state. Here's what we know.

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 ...

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana ...

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 ...

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

Secure Digital Markets Completes $1 Million Lightning Network Transaction With Kraken - Institutional trading desk SDM achieves largest recorded Lightning Network payment, demonstrating the potential for near-instant, low-cost enterprise-scale settlements. Secure Digital Markets (SDM) has successfully executed a $1 million transaction on the Lightning Network, settling near-instantly with minimal fees in a landmark payment to Kraken on January 28, 2026. Powered by Voltage’s enterp...

Analysts: Venezuela’s Oil Industry Resurgence May Precede a Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Boom - Several local mining experts agree that there is sufficient gas in the country to establish a mobile fleet of bitcoin miners directly adjacent to oil extraction operations. Estimates set the gas lost to flaring operations in the country at 13,000 cubic meters, which could be used to power bitcoin mining farms. Venezuela Might Become a […]

Tether Invests $150 Million in Gold.com to Expand Tokenized Gold Access - Stablecoin issuer Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com, aiming to bridge digital currencies with physical gold markets amid record gold prices and growing tokenization trends. Tether Investments has made a strategic $150 million investment in Gold.com, marking a significant move to expand global access to gold through digital and traditional channels. The partnership aims to integrate […]

Kalshi Announces New Anti-Insider Trading Measures Ahead of Super Bowl - The prediction market platform has announced an overhaul of its anti-insider training practices, enlisting the help of several high-profile executives in market integrity and surveillance. In addition, Kalshi appointed a new head of enforcement and partnered with Solidus Labs ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl. Kalshi Strengthens Anti-Insider Trading Stance Before Super Bowl Kalshi, one […]

Trade Smarter: BitMEX Brings Hyperliquid Copy Trading to Its Platform - BitMEX has launched copy trading that enables users to replicate the strategies of top traders from Hyperliquid. Through a dedicated leaderboard, users can copy or reverse copy up to five traders with customizable risk controls. Bridging Centralized Reliability with Perp DEX Innovation BitMEX has announced the launch of Hyperliquid copy trading, a new feature that […]

Brickbat: Land Acknowledgement - A homeowner in British Columbia, Canada, who found what might be Indigenous human remains on their land, now faces huge… The post Brickbat: Land Acknowledgement appeared first on Reason.com.

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Fact-Finding At The Grammy's - What is the sound of one Justice clapping?

What Is The Burden Of Proof In Judicial-Council Factfinding? - The 6th Circuit has followed the clear and convincing evidence standard since at least 1993, but the actual rule is silent on this issue.

Don Lemon May Be a Hack, but That Does Not Make Him a Felon - The federal case against the former CNN anchor hinges on conduct that can plausibly be viewed as part of a journalist's work, combined with the obvious partiality of that work.

Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan Demands Local Minnesota Jails Cooperate with ICE - Cooperation may get more ICE agents off the street, but it could make it harder for the state to enforce its laws.

Eighth Circuit Judge on State Enforcement of Immigration Law - Some excerpts from Judge David Stras's opinion yesterday dissenting from denial of rehearing en banc in Iowa Migrant Movement for… The post Eighth Circuit Judge on State Enforcement of Immigration Law appeared first on Reason.com.

So Much for Abolishing the Department of Education - The Department of Education is getting a bigger budget, less than a year after President Donald Trump ordered the department's closure.

Wealth Taxes Are Proven Failures. Will California Take Note? - Across advanced economies, they have repeatedly been narrowed or even repealed after delivering disappointing revenue, tax avoidance, capital flight, and costly administrative battles.

Louisville Is Making It Easier To Smoke Cigars Indoors - A Kentucky proposal to legalize cigar bars bucks the trend of prohibitionist tobacco policy.

TrumpRx: When Government Tries to Build a Market - Direct-to-consumer drug sales thrive on consumer choice—not political allocation.

Senator Wyden Sends Ominous, Mysterious Letter to CIA Director - He understands the underlying threat to the Republic of an unaccountable IC, which is why we should all be asking what the CIA is up to in secret. In our name.

Will "Administrative Subpoenas" Survive? - Administrative subpoenas are issued unilaterally by executive agencies and prosecutors, without a jury and without judicial approval. They raise profound First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment issues.

Tariffs by Unpublished Memo: Lawsuit Exposes How Opaque Enforcement Compounds the US Tariff Complexity Problem - Whatever Customs and Border Protection’s intent, the agency’s unpublished rule reinforces the perception (at the very least) that US trade policy was designed to do the steel industry’s bidding

Berry v. United States Brief: The Federal Government Lacks General Police Powers Like Civil Commitment - While Congress may criminalize conduct and punish offenders, the federal government cannot exercise indefinite civil control over individuals no longer lawfully in its custody.

Who’s in Charge? The Founders on Sovereignty - No servant is greater than the master. That means the people are in charge. They have final authority. They just need to start using it in support of their own constitution and liberty. The post Who’s in Charge? The Founders on Sovereignty appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

How to Spot a Redcoat: Easy 6-Step Guide - They’re EVERYWHERE! They don’t wear British uniforms. They hide their true colors under slogans and wrap it in patriotism. But listen to what they support, and you’ll see the old mindset everywhere. The founders didn’t just fight to secede from the British army - they fought to reject a set of ideas they considered a fate worse than death. On this episode - 6 ways to spot a redcoat, the enemy w...

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...

Yes to the “ICE Out of Our Faces Act” - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have descended into utter lawlessness, most recently in Minnesota. The violence is shocking. So are the intrusions on digital rights and civil liberties. For example, immigration agents are routinely scanning faces of people they suspect of unlawful presence in the country – 100,000 times, according to the Wall St...

Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution - Federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have descended into utter lawlessness, most recently in Minnesota. The violence is shocking. So are the intrusions on digital rights. For example, we have a First Amendment right to record on-duty police, including ICE and CBP, but federal agents are violating this right. Indeed, Alex Pretti ...

Smart AI Policy Means Examining Its Real Harms and Benefits - The phrase "artificial intelligence" has been around for a long time, covering everything from computers with "brains"—think Data from Star Trek or Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey—to the autocomplete function that too often has you sending emails to the wrong person. It's a term that sweeps a wide array of uses into it—some well-established, others still being developed. Recent news shows u...

Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets - OKLAHOMA CITY—Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the […] The post Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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.

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 ...

NH: Campus Carry Heads to Senate! - In a major development today, HB 1793 has successfully passed in the New Hampshire House. The House Finance Committee Chair has waived further hearings, clearing the path for this vital Second Amendment legislation to move directly to the State Senate. This bill is a top priority for lawful gun owners as it seeks to dismantle dangerous “gun-free zones” on public campuses … Read more

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

TX: Meet your Representative at the Range - I am reaching out to you today because two Texas House races in Bexar County will play a major role in determining the future of the Second Amendment in Texas. Gun Owners of America Texas is proud to endorse Rep. Tony Dorazio (HD-122) and Rep. Marc LaHood (HD-121) — two proven, principled leaders who have demonstrated they will stand firm against gun control and fight for … Read more

Washington state credit unions buying banks face new tax - A 1.2% tax applies to gross income generated from such transactions, meaning there are no deductions for labor and materials, to deals submitted for regulatory approval after Jan. 1, 2026.

Inside Bank of America’s plan for credit card growth - The country’s second-largest lender is investing heavily in digital enhancements, increased marketing and a refresh to its rewards program, a bank executive said.

Huntington hires BNY alum as next risk chief - Senthil Kumar will become Huntington’s CRO as it transitions to a Category III bank, with higher liquidity requirements and capital buffers and more frequent stress tests.

Fed’s Miran resigns from White House role - The move comes after senators urged him to leave the central bank’s board, where his term ended Jan. 31. Miran is allowed to stay until a successor is confirmed.

NJ banks to merge in $597M deal - Columbia Bank and Northfield Bank will combine to create a bank with $18 billion in assets, bringing Columbia’s footprint into New York state for the first time.

Affirm details new AI tool for merchants - CEO Max Levchin said the lender is testing technology that allows merchants to perform more advanced testing of promotional financing offers.

Why one regional bank is shrinking after years of rapid growth - Unlike some of its expansion-minded regional bank peers, Montana-based First Interstate is reconfiguring its business model to be smaller and more focused on relationship banking. The blueprint is the work of CEO Jim Reuter, who joined the bank 15 months ago.

BofA insider pleads guilty to $8M money-laundering scheme - Renat Abramov, a former relationship manager in Brooklyn, bypassed know-your-customer protocols to open accounts for shell companies involved in a $14.6 billion scheme.

CFPB implements new requirements for complaints on its portal - Bowing to industry pressure, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning consumers with notices on its complaint portal not to file disputes about inaccurate information on credit reports, among other changes.

Anchorage gets $100 million from Tether to fuel crypto race - The support from the stablecoin provider follows a string of tech firm acquisitions as Anchorage Digital broadens its crypto services.

Yannis Stournaras: Banking and financial outlook for Greece and Europe in 2026 - Speech by Mr Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece, at the Economist event "The world ahead 2026", Athens, 30 January 2026.

Steven Maijoor: Europe's digital autonomy - between fault lines and vault lines - Speech by Mr Steven Maijoor, Executive Board Member and Chair of Supervision of De Nederlandsche Bank, at the 10th Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference, Brussels, 3 February 2026.

Gent Sejko: Launch of the EBRD Transition Report 2025-26 - Opening remarks by Mr Gent Sejko, Governor of the Bank of Albania, at the launching of the EBRD Transition Report 2025-26, Tirana, 27 January 2026.

Federal Reserve Board finalizes hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test and votes to maintain the current stress test-related capital requirements until public feedback can be considered - Federal Reserve Board finalizes hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test and votes to maintain the current stress test-related capital requirements until public feedback can be considered

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)

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 5, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (F...

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 ...