Precious Metals and Market News

‘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.

Gold’s record run in 2025 marked a structural shift, not a speculative peak - World Gold Council’s Joe Cavatoni - (Kitco News) - Gold’s record-breaking run in 2025 was not a speculative event. According to the World Gold Council, it was a year that “anchored the case for gold” across central banks, investors, and consumers alike

Gold, silver back down from record highs on profit taking - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower near midday Thursday, on some profit taking from the shorter-term futures traders after prices hit record highs in early trading.

A relatively stable U.S. labor market can't stop gold's momentum - (Kitco News) - Nothing appears to be stopping bullish momentum in the gold market as prices hold above $5,500 an ounce even as the U.S. labor market remains relatively stable.

Bitcoin January 29 daily chart alert - Prices hovering near recent lows - (Kitco News) - Thursday, January 29--February bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early trading Thursday. Not much new late this week, technically, after prices Monday hit a five-week low.

Strong price gains, all-time highs in gold, silver; safe haven bidding - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher Thursday morning, with both powering to all-time highs of $5,626.80, basis April Comex futures, and silver hitting $120.565, basis March Comex futures.

Gold market analysis for January 29 - 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.

Who’s Really Driving Gold Higher and Why It’s Not the West | Greg Orrell - (Kitco News) Greg Orrell, portfolio manager at OCM Gold Fund, says the precious metals market entered 2026 under conditions he described as rarely seen in modern market history, following a year of persistent gains that reshaped investor expectations for gold, silver, and mining equities. Orrell said the move out of 2025 reflects a structural shift in demand and market behavior rather than a la...

Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility - (Kitco News) - The entire world has been captivated by gold’s and silver’s surging momentum as prices hit record high after record high; however, the Federal Reserve Chair is not very impressed with the precious metals’ accomplishments.

Berlin's Real Estate Market: Socialism On The Rise - Berlin's Real Estate Market: Socialism On The Rise Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Germany’s debt crisis continues to tighten the political leeway of the Federal Republic. The latest push by Berlin’s SPD for stricter real estate regulation clearly signals the direction ahead: Parties at the brink are choosing state-controlled economics over a market-driven turnaround. The German capita...

Davos 2026: Acknowledging The End Of Pax Americana - Davos 2026: Acknowledging The End Of Pax Americana Authored by Ret. Admiral Cem Gürdeniz via Michel Chossudovsky's substack, The end of the Pax Americana established after 1945 was officially acknowledged by both the leaders of finance capital and the elected leaders in Davos 26. The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, which has served as the vision and doctrine center of...

Maine Is The 'Oldest' State, Utah The 'Youngest' - Maine Is The 'Oldest' State, Utah The 'Youngest' Across the U.S., age profiles vary widely by region. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, highlights those differences using the most recent nationwide estimates. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 1-Year Estimates. It reports the median age for e...

Chinese Contract At Panama Canal Ruled Unconstitutional In Win For Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' - Chinese Contract At Panama Canal Ruled Unconstitutional In Win For Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' Another massive defeat for China's interests in the Western Hemisphere, and another 'win' for Trump's "Donroe Doctrine"... The Supreme Court of Panama has just issued a final decision to void the contract renewal for Hong Kong's CK Hutchison's subsidiary to operate two Panama Canal ports, ...

Isaac Newton's Lost Papers - And His Search For God's Divine Plan - Isaac Newton's Lost Papers - And His Search For God's Divine Plan Authored by Duncan Burch via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Few have had as profound an effect on modern scientific understanding as Sir Isaac Newton. A drawing by Isaac Newton of his telescope contained in a book of his letters is displayed next to a statue of him at the Royal Society on November 24, 2009 in Lond...

Here's Morningstar's Safe-Withdrawal Rate For 2026 Retirees - Here's Morningstar's Safe-Withdrawal Rate For 2026 Retirees Factoring in projected rates for asset-class returns and inflation, Morningstar analysts say the highest "safe" starting withdrawal rate for people retiring in 2026 is 3.9% of portfolio assets. By "safe," Morningstar means this is the highest rate that has a 90% chance of having some money at the end of a 30-year retiremen...

Trump Reportedly To Announce Kevin Warsh Next Fed Chair Friday Morning; Bitcoin, Gold Tumble, Dollar Soars - Trump Reportedly To Announce Kevin Warsh Next Fed Chair Friday Morning; Bitcoin, Gold Tumble, Dollar Soars It all started a little after 7pm ET when, refuting a previous report that he would announce the next Fed Chair next week, Trump said that he would unveil his pick for Powell's replacement on Friday morning. That's also when the Polymarket odds of Kevin Warsh exploded higher ...

Harvard-Backed Program Drops 'Students Of Color' Requirement After Legal Complaint - Harvard-Backed Program Drops 'Students Of Color' Requirement After Legal Complaint Authored by Anna Poff via The College Fix, A Harvard-backed summer scholarship program accused of racial discrimination quietly revised its eligibility language after a legal complaint, but critics told The College Fix the change came too late. The Union Scholars summer scholarship program is hea...

'My Colon Literally Blew Up': Thousands Sue Over GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Side Effects - 'My Colon Literally Blew Up': Thousands Sue Over GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Side Effects A growing wave of lawsuits is challenging the safety warnings accompanying blockbuster weight-loss drugs that have rapidly reshaped American medicine and culture, raising questions about whether patients were adequately informed of the risks tied to medications now used by tens of millions of peopl...

Waste Of The Day: How The Grinch Stole $30,000 - Waste Of The Day: How The Grinch Stole $30,000 Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: The Grinch did not successfully steal Christmas this season, but he did use up $30,493 in taxpayer money. A viral Grinch-themed house in Dallas drew crowds so large that the city needed extra police personnel hours, vehicles and barricades to control the nightly crowd...

Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of his tax returns - President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit Thursday against the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department — with the potential for U.S. taxpayers to pay for it.

‘I don’t own a house’: I’m 50 with $2 million and I’m scared about losing my job. Can I retire early? - “My monthly expenses are around $6,000. That includes rent.”

Trump says he’ll announce his Fed pick Friday morning. Here’s who’s in the lead, according to prediction markets. - President Donald Trump said he’ll announce his nominee to chair the Federal Reserve on Friday morning — and prediction markets have turned sharply toward a former Fed governor for the post.

‘I’m worried about cash flow’: I’m 71 with a $2.7 million IRA and $470K in stocks. Why can’t I relax? - “My home is paid for and has an estimated value of $700,000.”

Trump throws down new tariff threats toward Canada and Mexico - Canada may face 50% tariff on aircraft, Trump says, while also ordering tariffs against countries selling oil to Cuba

OpenAI reportedly eyeing an IPO by year’s end, ahead of Anthropic - OpenAI is eyeing an initial public offering before the end of the year, hoping to beat rival AI startup Anthropic to the punch, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday.

Apple’s stock rises as Tim Cook gives just enough detail on Wall Street’s most burning question - The iPhone maker projected gross margins well ahead of Wall Street estimates, reassuring investors that it’s successfully managing the surge in memory prices

As SpaceX prepares for its IPO, Elon Musk’s empire could get even more intertwined - Elon Musk, the world’s richest individual, could bring two of his biggest holdings closer together.

Sandisk’s eye-popping earnings forecast helps justify 1,400% stock surge - The storage maker’s revenue guidance was almost 60% higher than the Wall Street consensus and profit guidance was more than double that analysts had expected.

Stocks, gold and copper see big swings that show investors have few places to hide - The volatility seen across asset classes on Thursday may give investors a hint at what’s to come and leave them with fewer places to hide.

'Very dangerous': Trump reportedly warns UK of doing business with China as Starmer seeks a reset - Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China this week, the first trip by a British leader in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting the bilateral ties.

Apple sales surge 16% on ‘staggering’ iPhone demand - Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis.  

Trump says he will announce a replacement for Powell as Fed chair Friday morning - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for the new Federal Reserve chair.

S&P 500 futures slip after index posts second losing day: Live updates - Apple's results wrap a big week of earnings from megacap tech companies.

Gold and silver rally has taken a breather. Is now the time to enter the market? - Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday, snapping a powerful rally that had carried both metals to record highs in recent weeks.

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 says he will announce a replacement for Powell as Fed chair Friday morning - 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 and the UK are attempting to reset their relationship — here's how - U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to build "more sophisticated" ties with China as the two nations look to revive their bilateral relationship.

The market thinks BlackRock's Rick Rieder will be the next Fed chair. Here's what's at stake - A five-month process of finding the next Fed chair appears to be down to its final days, with one candidate emerging as the betting favorite.

Fed chief was asked about U.S. 'losing credibility,' soaring gold. He punted - By Eva RoytburgFortune, New YorkThursday, January 29, 2026 Fed Chair Jerome Powell surprised some investors Wednesday afternoon with his comments about the gold and silver rally. The two precious metals, the most classic of the "safe-haven" assets, have the tangibility and inherent scarcity to act as a hedge in moments of turmoil, particularly when investors worry that politics or policy could ...

Stephen Innes: Gold is not rallying but replacing faith in fiat - By Stephen InnesFXStreet.com, Barcelona, SpainThursday, January 29, 2026 After blowing through $5,500 in early Asia, bullion is no longer trading like a commodity. It is trading like a referendum. Not on inflation. Not on rates. On trust. Gold is not yet pressing north of $6,000. What is pressing higher is the narrative ceiling. When prices clear $5500 this decisively, the next leg is no longer...

China's precious metals frenzy sparks protest as risks grow - A more accurate headline might be: "Chinese investors angry that they can't get their money and more metal." * * * By Yihui XieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaWednesday, January 28, 2026 Chinese investors piling into a record-breaking rally in precious metals are becoming increasingly exposed to risk, as speculative demand pushes local prices well above international benchmar...

Treasury secretary says Trump administration still pursues 'strong dollar policy' - Monetary metals investors may say: Please keep at it! * * * By Claire Jones, Ian Smith, and Kate DuguidFinancial Times, LondonWednesday, January 28, 2026 The U.S. currency rebounded today after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington was still pursuing a "strong dollar policy" and was not planning an intervention to boost the Japanese yen. The dollar jumped as much as 0.9% against...

Tether is a new force to be reckoned with in the gold market - By Jack RyanBloomberg NewsWednesday, January 28, 2026 Predicting the gold price is difficult, and it's only become more so since Tether Holdings SA, a crypto giant with one of the most profitable business models in the industry's history, kicked off an unexpected buying spree. Tether has been snapping up gold at a rate of about 1 to 2 tons a week, according to its chief executive officer. That'...

California’s Population Declines Again, -200,000 since 2020: Relief for “Housing Shortage” as Homes Keep Getting Built - Home prices in California are down 2% year-over-year and roughly unchanged since July 2022.

Unemployment Insurance Drops to Lowest since Sept. 2024, Layoffs Are Low, Show No Signs of Weak Labor Market - Despite corporate announcements of global layoffs, including of remote workers (while hiring through the other door).

Fed Refuses to Cut, Shifts Hawkish in the Statement, with Two Dissenters - "Everything comes in suggesting that this year starts off on a solid footing for growth": Powell in the press conference.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Ledger Expands Tezos Support With Etherlink Integration and Native Staking - Ledger has expanded its support for the Tezos ecosystem by integrating Etherlink, Tezos’ EVM-compatible smart rollup into Ledger signers and Ledger wallet. New Staking Opportunities Ledger has unveiled extended support for the Tezos ecosystem, broadening its integration from Tezos Layer 1 to Etherlink, the network’s EVM-compatible smart rollup. The expansion delivers full compatibility for Ethe...

Polymarket’s Success Fuels Legitimacy of Onchain Prediction Markets, Says Tech Entrepreneur - Amit Mahensaria, founder of PRED, argues that the sports betting industry is at a tipping point as decentralized, peer‑to‑peer platforms challenge the traditional “house always wins” model. Technical Readiness Meets Cultural Shifts For decades, the sports betting industry has operated under a cynical, century-old mathematical law: the house always wins. While centralized bookmakers have enjoyed...

Strive Builds 13,132 Bitcoin Treasury After $225M Preferred Financing - Strive completed a major bitcoin treasury financing, retiring legacy debt, expanding preferred equity funding and rapidly growing its bitcoin holdings as institutional demand fueled a balance sheet built for long-duration digital asset exposure. Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury Past 13K Using Preferred Equity Strategy A corporate financing milestone was completed as a digital asset-focused firm ...

$3T Crypto Volume Rips Through CME as Institutions Step on the Gas - Institutional demand for crypto derivatives surged late last year as regulated trading venues captured record futures, options, and spot-quoted activity, signaling deeper liquidity, broader participation, and accelerating momentum heading into 2026. $3T Crypto Activity on CME Confirms the Bull Case Is Getting Stronger Institutional participation in regulated crypto derivatives strengthened towa...

XRP Community Day Spotlights Institutional Momentum as Ripple Expands Adoption - XRP Community Day 2026 signals accelerating institutional adoption and global coordination as Ripple spotlights XRP’s expanding role in regulated finance, infrastructure, and real-world blockchain utility across capital markets and decentralized ecosystems. Ripple Unveils Global XRP Community Day 2026 Strategy XRP Community Day is taking shape as a high-energy touchpoint for the global digital ...

"The Moving Property Problem in Fourth Amendment Law" - A new draft article, now posted.

"The Parties Either Have Not Read, or They Have Read and Do Not Intend to Be Mindful of …" - "the Court's previous comments about unnecessarily contentious pleadings that waste the Court's time and resources."

Alex Pretti, Prestige Television, And How Joe Biden Broke Everything - Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss the latest videos of Alex Pretti, their own Reason origin stories, and how Joe Biden broke everything.

DHS Retreats From the Claim That the Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti Faced a 'Violent Riot' - The department now describes the threat as "several civilians" who were "yelling and blowing whistles."

Federal Judge Slams ICE for Violating Nearly 100 Court Orders: 'ICE is Not a Law Unto Itself' - Judges across the country are fed up with the Trump administration's refusal to follow court orders requiring it to give bond hearings to detained immigrants.

From Georgia's Film Subsidies to Intel's Collapse, Industrial Policy Keeps Failing - Such attempts try to engineer outcomes while acting like political favors can substitute for market incentives.

AI and Constitutions, from My Hoover Institution Colleague Andy Hall - A very interesting post on his Free Systems substack; I'm not sure what to think of the subject, but it… The post AI and Constitutions, from My Hoover Institution Colleague Andy Hall appeared first on Reason.com.

How a Kids' Soccer Game Became a Child Welfare Case - A routine neighborhood soccer game was escalated into a state investigation, illustrating how ordinary parenting disputes are increasingly routed through government systems.

Stephen Miller's Hardline Immigration Tactics Are Backfiring - Miller says he’s waging a war for America. Americans see a brutal war on them.

Alex Pretti's Earlier Scuffle With ICE Doesn't Justify His Death 11 Days Later - Video of that scuffle does show that federal agents can manage to not shoot even violent protestors.

"MEGA" Bill Supersizes the Federal Government's Role in Election Administration - A supersized, MEGA federal government in charge of everything should not be our aspiration.

State-sponsored Homicide in Minneapolis and the New Gun Rights Debate - The Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding Virginians to own commonly used firearms for self-defense. SB 749 violates that right. The only question is how much time and money Virginia will waste learning what the Constitution already makes clear.

Argentina Should Ditch Mercosur and Lead the World in Free Trade - Argentina has the opportunity to become a global leader in favor of free trade. Exiting Mercosur, the protectionist South American trade bloc, would be a good first step.

From Marketplace to Bureaucracy: The Evolution of Private Prosecution in America - Before the turn of the 20th century, the public nature of criminal law meant something entirely different. It didn’t mean only the government could act; it meant everyone could act.

The Trump–Kennedy Center - The way to avoid polarization over the naming or staffing of an artistic center is for government to exit.

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: 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 ...

VA: URGENT – Committee Vote on Gun Control TODAY - TODAY, Monday, January 26, the Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee is meeting to vote on a large package of gun control bills that would severely restrict your Second Amendment rights. Your immediate action is critical. Anti-Gun Bills SB 27 – Sen. Carroll Foy Allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, sellers, and accessory companies for criminal misuse of products. SB 38 … Read more

UMB CEO takes ‘measured’ tone on M&A - After integrating HTLF, UMB has learned that “between close and conversion, expectations should be more muted for growth out of the acquired company,” CEO Mariner Kemper said Wednesday.

U.S. Bank CEO Kedia named chair - With the move, effective in April, the Minneapolis-based lender joins all eight of the U.S.’s G-SIBs in consolidating CEO and chair roles. Gunjan Kedia’s predecessor, Andy Cecere, is retiring from the board.

Nomura spinoff Laser Digital applies for OCC charter - The digital-asset firm is vying for a national trust banking charter, the same license for which Circle, Ripple and Paxos were conditionally approved.

Prosperity Bank continues its Texas tear - The Houston-based lender agreed to buy Stellar Bank in a roughly $2 billion deal expected to close in the second quarter. The transaction would be Prosperity’s third announced acquisition since July.

Zelle network expands by 15% - Most of the 337 financial institutions that were added to the network last year were small community banks and credit unions.

Visa: Credit Card Competition Act not needed - CEO Ryan McInerney reiterated the company's long-held stance that the Credit Card Competition Act was "very harmful" and "just simply not needed."

Nubank receives conditional OCC approval for US charter - The Brazil-based fintech got conditional approval from the OCC to bring its digital banking services to U.S. customers.

Banks, credit unions are on the precipice of an open finance shift - American Banker research finds that most institutions are still planning out adoption, but see new data sharing products as crucial tools for growth.

GAO chides OCC for not keeping Basel records 'confidential' - A Government Accountability Office report warns the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to clarify which records from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision should be treated as federal records and thus retained according to the Federal Records Act.

Bread Financial mum on Trump's interest rate cap amid earnings beat - The credit card issuer said it had little to add to widespread discussions regarding the Trump administration's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

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%.

Statistical release: BIS international banking statistics and global liquidity indicators at end-September 2025 - Global cross-border bank claims expanded by $832 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $45 trillion. The $730 billion Q3 2025 increase in cross-border bank credit was led by lending to borrowers in the United States ($284 billion); non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) were a prominent counterparty globally, especially those in the United States ($157 billion). Cross-border bank cr...

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

Federal Open Market Committee reaffirms its "Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy" - Federal Open Market Committee reaffirms its "Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy"

Press Release: FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Applications for Ford Credit Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, and GM Financial Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 22, 2026 FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Applications for Ford Credit Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, and GM Financial Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah ...

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | JANUARY 22, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open session to consider the following matters. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on t...