Precious Metals and Market News

Iran Issues Nov 1st Blanket Ban On South Korean Tanker Giant Moving One-Third Of Persian Gulf Oil Exports - Iran Issues Nov 1st Blanket Ban On South Korean Tanker Giant Moving One-Third Of Persian Gulf Oil Exports South Korean tanker giant Sinokor is the world's dominant VLCC owner (Very Large Crude Carrier) and has in recent weeks found itself front and center in the crosshairs of Iranian retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz and regional waters.This past week, Iran's Persian Gulf Strait ...

Ilhan Omar's Marriage Application To 'Brother' Surfaces With Some Bizarre Errors - Ilhan Omar's Marriage Application To 'Brother' Surfaces With Some Bizarre Errors Rep. Ilhan Omar's 2009 Minnesota marriage license application to Ahmed Elmi, the man accused of being her brother, shows her surname written as Omar, crossed out and changed to Elmi, then changed back to Omar, according to a certified copy from Hennepin County obtained by the New York Post.Do NOT let t...

The Pendulum Of History - The Pendulum Of History Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via Of Two Minds,This is Essay #8 in the series Truth Be Told.A great many phenomena in both Nature and human history follow cyclical patterns, while others form waves. Author David Hackett Fischer (The Great Wave: Price Revolutions and the Rhythm of History) described the difference between cycles and waves:"Cyclical rhythms a...

"Very Intentional": Steve Eisman Thinks Anthropic Is Hiding Something - "Very Intentional": Steve Eisman Thinks Anthropic Is Hiding Something Submitted by QTR's Fringe FinanceSteve Eisman, the investor made famous by The Big Short for recognizing the subprime mortgage disaster before much of Wall Street, is now accusing Anthropic of deliberately withholding its latest quarterly financial statements from investors ahead of its potentially $2 trillion IP...

Will Buyers Skip Apple's iPhone Duo Amid "Crackgate"? UBS Flags Wait-Time Warning Signs To Watch - Will Buyers Skip Apple's iPhone Duo Amid "Crackgate"? UBS Flags Wait-Time Warning Signs To Watch "Crackgate" exploded last week on X and other social media platforms as dozens of users who dropped more than $2,000 on the new foldable iPhone Duo reported that, just days into owning the new handset, in some cases, hours into using the new smartphone, the screen cracked down the middl...

Gun Owners Must Vote So Congress And Trump Can Continue To Deliver - Gun Owners Must Vote So Congress And Trump Can Continue To Deliver Authored by Aidan Johnston via Gun Owners of America,In November 2024, gun owners elected a president who promised to restore the Second Amendment and ushered in the most pro-gun Congress in modern history. Two years later, the results are not in dispute. No president in American history has done more to restore los...

Carrot-And-Stick: Vance Letter Offered Iran Urgent Medical Supplies - Carrot-And-Stick: Vance Letter Offered Iran Urgent Medical Supplies Via The Libertarian InstituePresident Donald Trump said that Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran offering medical assistance. Axios reported that the letter offered to engage in wider discussions with Iran if Tehran was willing to negotiate on its nuclear program. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal rep...

Wild Video: Bugatti CEO's Own $3.3 Million Supercar Stolen At Factory, Sparks International Chase - Wild Video: Bugatti CEO's Own $3.3 Million Supercar Stolen At Factory, Sparks International Chase Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac learned an expensive lesson after a brazen thief stole his $3.3 million supercar right from the company's headquarters in Croatia, sparking a wild international chase that ended in Austria. Instagram/@materimac Rimac revealed that his prized Bugatti Chiron was ...

California Billionaires Pour Record $612 Million Into Elections To Fight Wealth Tax - California Billionaires Pour Record $612 Million Into Elections To Fight Wealth Tax Authored by AG News Staff via American Greatness,California's wealthiest residents are pouring unprecedented amounts of money into state elections as Silicon Valley billionaires unite to defeat a proposed wealth tax that could reshape the state's economic future.More than 70 current and former Calif...

Iran Conducts First Limpet Mine Attack On Tanker Since 2019 - Iran Conducts First Limpet Mine Attack On Tanker Since 2019 The prior 24 hours - stretching from Friday back into Thursday - had seen Iran announced no less than four recent attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, mostly through alleged sea mines.The fourth claimed attack is the one raising eyebrows and getting most attention, given a tanker was reporteldy disabl...

My abusive ex-husband promised $20,000 for our kids’ education. Now he refuses to pay. Is he legally obligated? - “Before our divorce, my former mother-in-law entrusted him with $20,000 for each of our daughters to invest on their behalf.”

‘Showy jewelry and fancy cars hold no appeal’: We have a 99% chance of outliving our life savings. Why not spend it all? - “I’m 68, she’s 74, and we’re both in good health. We married later in life and have no children.”

This is where most people go wrong in their 30s and 40s - These big life decisions will determine just how well you retire.

We’re in our 70s. Should we pay off our 2.5% mortgage — or put the money in a high-yield savings account? - “Let’s say 10 years from now, when I’m 84, we need a substantial amount of cash.”

‘He was heartbroken’: My husband’s kids abandoned him when he was dying. Was he right to leave everything to me? - “In the end, he left them a few sentimental mementos, some collectibles and old photographs.”

Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment. - Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you.

Caregivers are now spending more than $11,000 a year out of pocket—up 60% in five years - An AARP study shows the financial sacrifices families make and their long-term impacts.

Medicare used AI to pre-approve patient care, and it immediately led to a large drop in medical services - Medicare is testing the use of AI to conduct prior authorizations to target wasteful medical spending

80% of workers make this 401(k) mistake when they retire - Other tax repercussions crop up down the road because balances build up, and RMDs get complicated

Want guaranteed income in retirement without an annuity? Try laddering I bonds. - The new I-bond interest rate could be 5.5% or 5.4%, but that shouldn’t change your strategy.

Binance says 90% of $6.3 billion hack losses are now covered, plans to resume withdrawals Sunday - Binance says it has restored backing for 90% of assets affected by its $6.3 billion hack and is planning to resume withdrawals, subject to security checks.

Trump defamation suit against Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein letter dismissed with prejudice - By dismissing the suit with prejudice, Trump can't file another amended version in district court. Trump's legal team said the president plans to appeal.

‘Pop-up’ super PACs pour $637 million into 2026 midterm races - Twenty-two late-forming super PACs spent about $637 million in 2026 congressional races, sometimes before voters could see their donors.

Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed - Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.

SpaceX loses bid to toss NAACP lawsuit over Memphis data center air pollution - The Colossus data centers and a power plant that SpaceXAI is also building in Southaven, Mississippi, have faced community backlash for years.

Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts - The euro zone showed surprising resilience, but weak productivity, industrial competitiveness challenges and demographic pressures remain, analysts said.

European Central Bank keeps key interest rate on hold at 2.5% - Markets saw the decision as a hawkish pause and were last pricing in a 67% chance of a December rate hike.

Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates - The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to increase 0.5% in September for an annual rate of 3.7%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

The politics of President Lagarde's European Central Bank early exit — and who could replace her - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on Feb. 7 next year, she announced Thursday.

Analysis: Kevin Warsh is keeping Wall Street guessing. It may be his most powerful tool - The new chairman made clear he leans toward higher interest rates, but left himself options depending on how the data comes in.

Alasdair Macleod: Bullion banks preparing for higher gold and silver prices - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, October 30, 2026 Despite extremely negative sentiment, large flows of bullion continue to leave Western markets, and bullion banks appear to be positioning themselves for higher prices. This week saw gold move sideways, while silver dips towards historic peaks at $50. But quietl, there appears to be a move of bullion into stronger hands. Silver’s ope...

LME plans metal tokens push tied to Hong Kong's 5-year plan, sources tell Reuters - By Pratima DesaiReutersWednesday, October 28, 2026 LONDON -- The London Metal Exchange is ​aiming to turn metal held in its Hong Kong warehouses into digital assets that can be used ‌for financing, a move linked to the territory's five-year plan to expand its commodities hub, three people with knowledge of the matter said. The initiative and connection to Hong Kong's development strategy have n...

U.S. isn't the only government rigging markets; China's doing it too - China Rushes to Shore Up Markets as AI Trade Sours By Arjun Neil Alim and Thomas HaleFinancial Times, LondonTuesday, October 27, 2026 Beijing is rushing to shore up its struggling stock markets as China"s AI trade goes into reverse amid slowing economic momentum and a lack of large-scale fiscal stimulus. The CSI 300 index of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed stocks has entered a technical bear mark...

LBMA members back tokenized gold but seek legal certainty and safeguards - By Polina DevittReutersThursday, October 29, 2026 LONDON -- Members of the London Bullion Market Association broadly support exploring tokenized gold, particularly as a way to ​improve collateral efficiency, but add that any rollout ‌must preserve confidence in the underlying physical metal, avoid fragmenting market liquidity, and provide legal and regulatory certainty. In a response to a consu...

Chris Powell: Gold market rigging update, and what gold's friends can count on - Illustrations for this presentation can be viewed here: https://gata.org/sites/default/files/NOLA-2026-PowerPoint-v.1.pdf * * * ILLUSTRATION 1: Introduction Remarks by Chris Powell, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.New Orleans Investment ConferenceThursday, October 29, 2026 For many years at this conference GATA has called attention to the historical documents of Western ...

The 13 AI Giants, from Alphabet to Oracle, Sit on $1.13 Trillion in Cash. They Can Keep Spending on AI even if Markets Get Ugly - They've invested huge amounts in AI infrastructure, but they've raised cash even faster.

Treasury I Bond “Fixed Rate” Raised to 1.40%, Highest since 2006, for 5.51% Annual Combined Rate for Next 6 Months - This generation of inflation-protected long-term tax-advantaged buy-and-forget savings products is more appealing than those of the past 20 years.

Tech Makes a Mess as Wrinkles Start to Show. Markets Are Edgy Now, Aren’t They? - These are some sudden massive movements in even huge stocks.

These Countries May Be Next To Accept Bitcoin as Legal Tender - One of the main knocks against cryptocurrency has always been that it will never gain universal adoption, meaning its usefulness will always be limited. This perhaps changed forever on September 7, ...

This Day In Market History: Legal Tender Act Of 1862 - What Happened? On this day in 1862, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Legal Tender Act into law. Where The Market Was: The Legal Tender Act predates both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones ...

What Is Considered Legal Tender in the US? - "Legal tender" means that the financial instrument in question legally serves to pay any public or private debt. Federal law guarantees its printed value regardless of its intrinsic convertible value, ...

Bill Introduced To Make Bitcoin A Legal Tender In Arizona - Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bill seeks to add bitcoin to the list of instruments considered legal tender in ...

Legal Tender - Legal tender is a medium of payment recognized by a legal system to be valid for meeting a financial obligation. Paper currency and coins are common forms of legal tender in many countries. Legal ...

Bitcoin's white paper turns 18, and small businesses are still paying for the bailouts it answered - Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still covering the cost of a system built on bailouts, and they can protect part of their surplus by keeping it in bitcoin, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.

A stolen iPhone, $14,000 in losses and London's crypto theft problem - Two strangers befriended Magnus Ahmad outside a London bar. Hours later, thieves had emptied his crypto wallets, accessed his bank accounts and disabled his laptop.

Traders are already placing leveraged bets on Anthropic’s IPO using crypto contracts - Trade.xyz’s new ANT contract fell about 20% in its first hour on Hyperliquid. There are no shares behind it, and U.S. traders are locked out.

Binance says it has replaced 90% of stolen crypto after massive $6.3 billion breach - Binance is absorbing all losses through corporate funds, futures reserves, and SAFU, keeping user balances intact.

Institutions embrace crypto staking despite shrinking yields - Easier access and growing familiarity are encouraging investors to stake their tokens, while falling rewards and withdrawal delays test the economics.

Uber tests how tokenization can put idle cash to work with HSBC, Franklin Templeton - The pilot let Uber keep funds invested in money market products while accessing cash for payments, even on weekends.

As big bitcoin miners chase AI profits, individuals get another shot at the rewards - Several companies offer access to bitcoin mining without the hassle of running equipment, but high costs and the 2028 reward halving make profits uncertain.

18 years in, what has Bitcoin truly done? - The Bitcoin white paper achieved a lot of what Satoshi Nakamoto set out to accomplish, but the cultural impact it had may outweigh Bitcoin itself, writes CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De.

A Nasdaq-listed company may sell $450 million bitcoin, citing Binance hack and quantum fears - Next Technology Holding cited exchange security and quantum computing risks in authorizing sales or loans against its 5,833 BTC. It says none of the coins are held at Binance.

The $6.3 billion Binance hack paradox: Centralization made the hack possible, but also saved $3 billion - The Binance hack has revived debates about whether decentralization is the digital asset industry’s greatest security advantage or its biggest point of weakness.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $643M After Binance Hack Ends 4-Day Inflow Run - Bitcoin ETFs suffered $643.33 million in net outflows Friday, wiping out four consecutive days of inflows and pushing the week into negative territory. Ether and solana also faced heavy redemptions as the Binance hack triggered a fresh bout of risk aversion across crypto markets. Blackrock, Fidelity Lead $643M Bitcoin ETF Selloff Four days of steady […]

CFTC and US Lawmaker Offer Two Different Answers to Binance’s $6.3B Hack - A $6.3 billion crypto heist has handed Washington a fresh regulatory fight. One federal watchdog wants exchanges to volunteer for oversight, while a Republican senator argues Congress already missed its chance to give the industry stronger defenses against thieves. CFTC Chair Selig Pushes Federal Registration After Binance Theft The Oct. 29 Binance breach, reportedly involving […]

Binance Says BTC, ETH, XRP and 7 Other Cryptos Fully Backed After Hack - Binance said 10 cryptocurrencies were fully backed after replenishing 90% of stolen assets. The exchange is sourcing less liquid tokens to close the remaining shortfall while targeting a Sunday withdrawal restart. 10 Cryptos Fully Backed as Binance Narrows Shortfall Binance reported progress replacing stolen assets in its third security incident update on X on Oct. […]

Peter Schiff Says Gold’s Brutal Selloff Indicative of Major Upcoming Crunch - Peter Schiff says Friday’s steep drop in gold points to a short-term liquidity problem that could hit broader markets as soon as next week. Schiff Calls the Selloff a Gift The economist and longtime gold advocate reacted as precious metals tumbled on Oct. 30, writing: Today’s near $150 decline in gold and over $3 drop […]

Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 18: From Nine Pages to Wall Street and Washington - Bitcoin’s founding paper proposed a way to send money without a bank. Eighteen years later, its reach spans Wall Street funds, government reserves, and an unresolved question about who will pay to keep the system secure. Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 18 as Institutional Adoption Deepens Bitcoin was designed to let people send money without a […]

Trump vs. WSJ Libel Lawsuit over Trump's Alleged Birthday Wishes to Epstein Thrown out - The court concludes that Trump hadn't adequately alleged facts supporting a showing that the Journal published the article knowing that it was likely false.

American Cities, Population >50K, Named After Foreign (Excluding British) Political Figures - What American cities, with population over 50,000, are named after foreign political figures, but excluding the many named after British… The post American Cities, Population >50K, Named After Foreign (Excluding British) Political Figures appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963 - 10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

For Libertarians, Election Day Is the Cruelest Day of the Year - There is rarely anyone worth voting for who might actually win in most races. That's got to change.

California's Uber and Lyft Union May Just Be the Beginning - Industry-wide bargaining could erode the very flexibility that gig workers most desire.

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A Libertarian Perspective on the 2026 Election - Why we should vote "Democrat by Default" for federal offices - with a few rare exceptions. I build on a post by political philosopher Dan Shapiro.

Court Blocks W. Va. AG's Subpoena to Environmentalist Nonprofits - Part of the AG's argument was that the nonprofits relied on a climate change scenario, RCP8.5, that has been recently "retired."

5th Circuit Judge James Ho Says a Presidentially Declared 'Invasion' Overrides Birthright Citizenship - The potential SCOTUS nominee qualifies his longstanding position that the U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants are citizens under the 14th Amendment.

With or Without Netanyahu, Israel Will Want American Taxpayers To Keep Funding Its Wars - Benjamin Netanyahu and his challenger Gadi Eisenkot disagree on some policies, but both still expect the U.S. to provide billions of dollars in military aid.

This isn’t an Instruction Manual. It’s a Warning. How Empires Fall. - Collapse is self-inflicted: Benjamin Franklin knew the pattern all through history. In 1773, he wrote a masterpiece of biting satire - 20 rules for how a great empire destroys itself from within by making its own people see it as detestable. It was supposed to be a warning, but London completely ignored it and paid the price. Once you hear his “rules,” judge for yourself. Is this just another h...

Lost Cause: The Federal Government will Never Limit Itself - Going to the federal government to convince the federal government to limit its own power? That’s not just dumb strategy and a lost cause. It’s dangerous to the Constitution and liberty. On this episode, it’s James Madison’s blueprint for beating the feds without relying on the feds to magically limit their own power. Plus the right to keep and bear arms as the ultimate safeguard for freedom. T...

The Word “Emergency” Doesn’t Exist in the Constitution. That’s no Accident. - That means the rules of the constitution apply whether someone calls it an “emergency” or not. On this episode, it’s the founders’ long-forgotten warning about the oldest weapon in the book. Let politicians have extra power or funding because THEY declare an emergency? And you’ll get never-ending emergencies. The post The Word “Emergency” Doesn’t Exist in the Constitution. That’s no Accident. a...

Rewriting Copyright Law for Generative AI Would Hurt Everyone - In courts across the country, publishers and creators are suing large AI companies for training generative AI models on copyrighted works. It’s easy to see these cases as a David-and-Goliath showdown between authors and publishers fighting for a cut of Big Tech company profits. But this fight is actually much larger. It affects billions of people who aren’t represented in the case at all, inclu...

Why VPNs Are Worth Defending - Developers of virtual private network (VPN) apps are reporting that their products are again being pulled from Apple’s App Store in Russia. This is an unacceptable crackdown on a vital tool to protect privacy and speech online. Why? VPNs give people a way to control their own online activities. When you visit a website through a VPN, that website only sees the VPN server's location (well, IP ad...

Tech Tips for Parents this Digital Parenting Week - In today’s digital world, the internet is an essential resource for young people to access information, explore community, and find themselves. But we know that this often comes alongside fears of experiencing online harms like doxxing, grooming, or bullying. Trying to protect your family from everything all the time is impractical and exhausting, but some thoughtful planning can help families ...

Court Dismisses New Jersey Parents’ Lawsuit Challenging Retention of Baby Blood; Parents Will Appeal - TRENTON, N.J.—Today, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of New Jersey parents challenging the constitutionality of the state’s policy of drawing blood from […] The post Court Dismisses New Jersey Parents’ Lawsuit Challenging Retention of Baby Blood; Parents Will Appeal appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Animal Sanctuary’s Fight to Stay Open Ends After North Carolina Supreme Court Rejects Appeal - ARLINGTON, Va.—A Winston-Salem animal sanctuary’s fight against senseless zoning restrictions has ended after the North Carolina Supreme Court declined to hear the case. Fairytale Farm […] The post Animal Sanctuary’s Fight to Stay Open Ends After North Carolina Supreme Court Rejects Appeal appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Kentucky Small Business Sues After Federal Government Takes Nearly $1.4 Million Without Explanation During Two Different Incidents - MIAMI—Today, a Kentucky small business filed federal lawsuits against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after the two agencies took […] The post Kentucky Small Business Sues After Federal Government Takes Nearly $1.4 Million Without Explanation During Two Different Incidents 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 ...

FL District 14: Vote for Mike Beltran—Send a Second Amendment Fighter to Congress. - Vote for Mike Beltran for Florida’s 14th Congressional District Gun Owners of America and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse Mike Beltran for Congress in Florida’s 14th Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3. Washington needs representatives who will defend the Second Amendment when it counts. Mike Beltran has earned an A+ GOA rating and a 100% … Read more

FL District 13: Vote Anna Paulina Luna—GOA Endorsed. A+ Rated in Congress. - Vote for Anna Paulina Luna for Florida’s 13th Congressional District Gun Owners of America proudly endorses Anna Paulina Luna for reelection to Congress in Florida’s 13th Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for her on November 3. Luna has earned an A+ GOA rating for standing up for the Second Amendment. Congress makes decisions that affect your ability to … Read more

FL District 17: Vote Greg Steube—A Proven Second Amendment Champion in Congress. - Vote for Greg Steube for Florida’s 17th Congressional District Gun Owners of America proudly endorses Greg Steube for reelection to Congress in Florida’s 17th Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3. Steube has earned an A+ GOA rating. His fight for the Second Amendment began long before he reached Washington. As a Florida state lawmaker, … Read more

Dive Deposits: Black-owned bank repeatedly rebuffs offer from upstart - Triad Business Bank has sent Black-owned M&F four proposals aimed at keeping the lender in North Carolina, with its charter and minority depository institution status intact. Shareholders vote Nov. 4.

Warren urges DOJ to probe BofA’s AML issues - Weeks after three financial regulators fined Bank of America $1.21 billion, Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if criminal charges are coming.

City National private bank plays up RBC tie - The Los Angeles-based subsidiary of the Canadian lender is staffing up and “amplifying” RBC’s brand to grow its private bank business, an executive said.

[Podcast] From Fragmentation to Infrastructure: The Lasting Value of Modernizing Insurance Payments - Explore how modernizing and unifying insurance payments helps insurers reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and build a foundation for long-term growth.

Galaxy Digital applies for OCC charter - A national trust charter would let the company offer digital asset custody, trading staking and fiduciary investment advisory services under a single federal framework, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said.

Survey: Firms commit to marketing but aren't tracking the results - In two reports, the PR firm Gregory finds prominent wealth managers sometimes never show up in AI search results and that few firms are doing enough to track whether all the money they spend on marketing is having the desired effect.

High mortgage rates complicate the case for paying cash for a home - With mortgage rates elevated, the homebuying math has changed for some clients. Advisors weigh the costs of borrowing against other factors such as tax consequences and liquidity needs.

Montana bank employee sentenced to 8 months in prison - A First Interstate Bank employee was sentenced to eight months in prison for falsifying a bank loan to receive $50K; Cross River Bank's parent company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with SBI Holdings toward a joint venture in Japan; Morgan Stanley's Andrew Foster has announced his retirement; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

$6B Binance heist provokes stablecoin freeze dilemma - The norms around freezing stolen crypto are changing and affect any bank supporting digital assets.

Crypto, Epstein are Dems top oversight targets next Congress - With Democrats expected to take majorities in both chambers, investigations into institutions' relationships with Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump's crypto ventures are the ripest topics for congressional inquiry.

Pushing the monetary frontier: stablecoins and tokenised deposits - Speech by Mr Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the BIS, at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, 28 August 2026.

BIS residential property price statistics, Q1 2026 - Real global house prices declined by 1.2% year on year (yoy) in the first quarter of 2026.

Effective resolution strategies and plans for insurers – Executive Summary - The Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions (Key Attributes) of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) require resolution plans to be developed for all financial institutions, including insurers, that could be systemically significant or critical upon failure.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank - Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank

FDIC Board of Directors Approve New Action - BOARD MEETING | OCTOBER 30, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Approve New Action By notational vote, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for September 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 30, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for September 2026 WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)...