Precious Metals and Market News

Gold’s bull run is set to continue in 2026, and crypto’s weakness could boost silver higher – ByteTree’s Charlie Morris - (Kitco News) – While Bitcoin, AI and the tech sector are likely to take a step back in 2026, gold’s bull run still has legs – and crypto’s weakness could add to silver’s strength, according to Charlie Morris, CIO and founder of ByteTree.

Gold firmer, silver sharply up; both hit new record highs - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are posting gains in midday U.S. trading, and hit record highs earlier today. Gold did back well down from its daily high following a stronger U.S. GDP report.

Spot gold slides to session low after U.S. Consumer Confidence falls to 89.1 in December - (Kitco News) - Gold prices fell into negative territory after the latest data showed U.S. consumer sentiment declining more than expected this month.The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 89.1 in December, below economists’ consensus forecast for a 91 reading and also down from the upwardly revised 92.9 print from November, the Conference Board announced on Tuesday. 

Bitcoin December 23 daily chart alert - Price action pausing this week - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, December 23--January bitcoin futures prices are a bit weaker in early trading Tuesday. The market is pausing on this holiday-shortened trading week.

Gold near session highs after U.S. durable goods posts -2.2% loss in October - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading near session highs on the edge of $4,500 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods for October fell more than expected.

Spot gold near $4,490/oz after U.S. GDP growth rises 4.3% in Q3 - (Kitco News) - The U.S. economy showed unexpected strength in the third quarter as growth increased more than expected between July and September.The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced the initial reading of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product on Tuesday, saying the economy grew 4.3% quarter over quarter, up from 3.8% in the second quarter. The data was significantly better than economi...

Gold market analysis for December 23 - 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.

More solid price gains, record highs in gold, silver - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are again posting good gains and hit record highs in early U.S. trading Tuesday.

Largest bilateral gold trade in history? China buys nearly $1 billion in bullion from Russia in November alone - (Kitco News) – China purchased a record $961 million in gold from Russia in November 2025 – the largest gold deal in the history of bilateral trade – according to a new Moscow Times report.This was the second month in a row that gold deliveries from Russia to China exceeded $900 million, the report noted, citing Chinese customs data. In October, exports of Russian gold to China were estimated a...

JP Morgan sees gold at $5,055 by Q4 2026 as China and the cryptosphere add new demand - (Kitco News) – Tariff uncertainty and strong demand from ETFs and central banks drove gold prices to record highs above $4,000 per ounce in 2025, and new demand from Chinese insurance giant and the crypto community could help the yellow metal break above $5,055 by the end of 2026, according to J.P. Morgan.

Ukrainian Parliament Belatedly Explores Possible Presidential Vote Under Martial Law - Ukrainian Parliament Belatedly Explores Possible Presidential Vote Under Martial Law Earlier this month Ukraine's President Zelensky said for the first time he's ready and willing to hold national elections, after previously canceling them while citing martial law and the ongoing war by Russia. This week he's actually taken a practical step, telling the Verkhovna Rada - the countr...

The UK's Ministry Of Don't Ask, Won't Tell - The UK's Ministry Of Don't Ask, Won't Tell Authored by Clive Pinder via DailySceptic.org, Immigration & Sexual Violence – Nothing to See Here! Britain is now the sort of country where you can get an instant answer to ‘What is the carbon footprint of a sausage roll?’. Yet if you ask, ‘Are we importing risk to women along with importing people?’ our nation state stares at its shoes...

Italy Slaps Apple With $116 Million Fine Over Double-Consent Requirement On Apps - Italy Slaps Apple With $116 Million Fine Over Double-Consent Requirement On Apps Italy's version of the Federal Trade Commission fined Apple, Inc. nearly $116 million over what it says were overly-restrictive privacy rules that required third-party app developers to obtain user consent for data collection and tracking when it comes to delivering targeted advertising.  A general vie...

Tulsi's Assessment That Putin Doesn't Want To Conquer All Of Ukraine Is Absolutely Correct - Tulsi's Assessment That Putin Doesn't Want To Conquer All Of Ukraine Is Absolutely Correct Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, There are logical military and strategic reasons why he’s not interested in this whatsoever at all... Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard responded to a report from Reuters alleging that “Putin has not abandoned his aims of capturing al...

The Surveillance State Is Making A Naughty List - And You're On It - The Surveillance State Is Making A Naughty List - And You're On It Authored by John & Nisha Whitehead via The Rutherford Institute, “He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness’ sake.”    — “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” For generations, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” has been treated as a playful ...

Colorado Faces Federal Funding Cut Over Issuance Of Commercial Driver's Licenses To Illegals - Colorado Faces Federal Funding Cut Over Issuance Of Commercial Driver's Licenses To Illegals The state of Colorado could lose up to $24 million in federal highway funding due to the state’s slow response to violations involving the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) to noncitizens, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday. The warning stems from a...

After Decades Of Dismissal, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Now Getting Recognized - After Decades Of Dismissal, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Now Getting Recognized Authored by Cara Michelle Miller via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), “Like a human hockey puck”—that’s how Nikki Schultek describes a year spent ricocheting between specialists in Connecticut, each focused on one piece of her deteriorating health—bladder pain, neurological symptoms, joint pain—while missin...

DOJ Sues DC Over 'Unconstitutional' Ban On AR-15, Other Firearms - DOJ Sues DC Over 'Unconstitutional' Ban On AR-15, Other Firearms The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the District of Columbia over its ban on the popular AR-15 and "many other firearms protected under the Second Amendment."  Photo: Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images In announcing the lawsuit, the DOJ called DC's move an "unconstitutional incursion into the Second Amendmen...

Amb Huckabee: Iran "Didn't Get The Full Message" - Amb Huckabee: Iran "Didn't Get The Full Message" Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Monday that Iran "didn’t get the full message" following the US airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in June, comments that came as Israel is pushing for the US to support another attack on the country. "Iran, I don’t know if they ...

Sexting Banned In China? Beijing Stiffens Penalties For Sharing "Obscene" Material - Sexting Banned In China? Beijing Stiffens Penalties For Sharing "Obscene" Material China is tightening its grip on digital content with a new rule banning the sharing of “obscene” material in private online messages, a move that could capture consensual adult exchanges like sexting and further blur the lines between public morality and personal privacy. (Pretend that's in Mandarin)...

Quantum computing is the stock market’s next big tech play — and these stocks are still cheap - Quantum stocks are where AI was five years ago — and the science actually works.

Rising prices and weight-loss drugs are changing the way we eat — and food companies are racing to keep up - A shaky economy, wider adoption of weight-loss drugs, and changing tastes seem to conspire against some food makers.

Why Jerome Powell was right all along about interest rates, inflation and the economy - If the president had gotten his way, inflation would surely be rocketing again, the economy would be overheating and the Fed would have to raise short-term rates again.

Sorry, winning Powerball’s $1.7 billion jackpot won’t make you a billionaire. Here’s why you might end up with $136.6 million instead. - Various factors can reduce a lottery prize, from taxes to the cost of a limo ride.

Trump stops offshore wind projects. ‘The pause could last weeks to months,’ analysts warn. - “While we believe these latest pauses will be challenged in court, we expect refreshed concerns around the projects,” other analysts say.

Americans are starting the new year with record debt. Here’s how they can get it under control. - Even if the Fed is moving too slowly to significantly help borrowers, people carrying high-interest credit-card or auto debt can still take proactive action in the new year by working to improve their credit scores and refinancing loans.

Tesla’s EV sales keep falling, but Wall Street stays focused on robotaxis - Tesla’s EV sales continue to fall, but the stock is trading around record levels as Wall Street keeps it eye on the robotaxi opportunity.

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ shows investors feeling confident heading into 2026 — and overlooking some big risks - The VIX has been on a wild ride this year, but it is on track to finish 2025 at or around its lowest level since December 2024.

Who claims Social Security while they are still working — and why do they do it? - Social Security was originally intended for retirement

More uninsured drivers, more unfixed damage: Soaring car-insurance prices have pushed Americans into risky trade-offs - Here’s why car-insurance prices will continue to weigh heavily on drivers, likely prompting them to make more high-stakes bets next year.

Fed chair candidate Hassett says U.S. is way behind the curve on lowering interest rates - Hassett said the artificial intelligence boom is boosting economic growth while simultaneously putting downward pressure on inflation.

Citadel to return $5 billion in profit to investors, source says - The firm's flagship multistrategy fund, known as Wellington, gained 9.3% in the year through last week, the person said.

Trump administration to start seizing pay of defaulted student loan borrowers in January - The Trump administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default in early January.

'Witch hunt': Ex-EU commissioner Breton denounces U.S. visa ban targeting 'censorship' - The former EU commissioner and four anti-disinformation campaigners were the subject of U.S. travel sanctions.

BlackRock thinks these bonds could be winners for income investors in 2026 - Next year could be the best fixed-income environment BlackRock's Russ Brownback has ever seen.

Gas prices fall to four-year lows as millions embark on holiday road trips - The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is at its lowest since 2021, according to AAA.

Trust these numbers? Economists see a lot of flaws in delayed CPI report showing downward inflation - Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected inflation report for November, and economists are already questioning its significance.

November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows - Economists polled by Dow Jones expected CPI to have risen 3.1% on an annualized basis.

Bank of England cuts interest rates, in welcome Christmas boost for consumers - The Bank of England voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% in its last monetary policy move of 2025.

November's inflation report is the first to be released after the shutdown. Here's what to expect - November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.

Argentine court urges central bank to produce data on gold sent abroad - By Facundo IglesiaBuenos Aries HeraldTuesday, December 23, 2025 A federal court has ordered the Argentine central bank to hand over information regarding the location of the gold bars it allegedly shipped abroad in June last year.  The court, however, also offered the bank a way out, saying that it should thoroughly explain its main argument for denying the request if it intends to stand by tha...

Craig Hemke at Sprott Money: Comex position changes and silver price analysis - By Craig HemkeSprott Money, TorontoTuesday, December 23, 2025 It has been a remarkable year for gold and silver prices, and there are myriad reasons to expect the gains to extend into 2026. For our final post of 2025, let's look at how bullion bank positioning has changed over the past few months and what that might imply going forward. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... US...

China sets new monthly record for Russian gold purchases - From Russia Today, MoscowMonday, December 22, 2025 China bought a record amount of gold from Russia in November, with shipments rising to almost $1 billion, RIA Novosti reports, citing Chinese customs data. Russia's gold sales to China were valued at $961 million in November, following October's total of $930 million, the outlet said on Saturday, as Moscow steps up efforts to reroute precious-m...

As West's gold market manipulation weakens, technical analysis gains value - 7:05p ET Monday, December 22, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): GATA has always disdained and avoided technical analysis of markets as manipulated as the gold and silver markets have been by bullion banks likely trading for the U.S. government. But in recent months the gold and silver price charts produced by London metals trader Andrew Maguire and monetary metals market commenter...

Ed Steer: Silver closes at a new nominal record high - 6:13p ET Sunday, December 21, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest is headlined "Silver Closes at a New Nominal Record High" and is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/silver-closes-new-nominal-record-high-dec2026 CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowe...

WHOOSH, Went the Economy in Q3. The Fed Needs to Watch Out, Economy Is Running Hot - Strong consumer spending growth (despite Sour Mood), big improvement of trade deficit, and government spending growth after two quarters of declines.

Carry Trade at Risk: Japan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Hits 25-Year High, Yield Curve Steepens, Finance Ministry Verbally Props Up Yen - Ridiculously-behind Bank of Japan is trying to deal with a huge multi-decade monetary mess without crashing global markets.

Oh Deary, Condo Prices Already Dropped by 12% to 30% in these 28 Bigger Markets - Across the US, after a mindboggling Condo Bubble, from Manhattan (-19%) to Oakland (-29%), from Cape Coral (-30%) to Seattle (-14%).

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

Canadian Bitcoin Firm Matador Secures $58M Shelf Prospectus Amid Treasury Expansion - Matador Technologies Inc. has secured final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission for a $58.4M short-form base shelf prospectus, enabling flexible capital raises over 25 months. Fortifying the Liquidity Backbone Matador Technologies Inc., a publicly traded bitcoin ( BTC) ecosystem company, has announced a major milestone in its capital markets strategy with the receipt of […]

SEC Says No Trading Occurred as 3 Platforms and 4 Clubs Allegedly Locked Retail Withdrawals - The SEC moved swiftly against alleged crypto fraud, accusing multiple trading platforms and investment clubs of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar scheme that lured retail investors through social media, messaging apps and fake AI-driven trading promises. SEC Alleges Social Media Crypto Scam Targeted US Retail Investors The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 22 announced […]

Peter Schiff Warns Dollar Is Near Dangerous Breaking Point as Safe-Haven Trust Cracks - A warning of a looming dollar breakdown is rattling markets as Peter Schiff says fading safe-haven trust could ignite inflation, crush living standards, and send shockwaves through currencies, bonds, and risk assets worldwide. Peter Schiff Warns Dollar Decline Threatens Treasuries, Markets, and Living Standards Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has warned that the U.S. […]

SEC Sounds Alarm as Crypto Scammers Flood Group Chats With AI-Powered Cons - Crypto scams are rapidly migrating into private group chats, where fraudsters pose as trusted experts, use AI-powered deception, and funnel retail investors toward fake trading platforms, prompting a fresh SEC warning about rising losses and evolving tactics. SEC Warns Crypto Group Chats Are Breeding Ground for Investor Scams Crypto-related fraud is increasingly emerging from online […]

‘We Have Been Buying’: Vaneck Predictions Frame Bitcoin Strength as Liquidity Returns - Vaneck’s digital assets outlook signals a stronger, steadier crypto market, spotlighting bitcoin’s improving structure, a capital-intensive mining shift, and selective growth in stablecoins and payments as speculation fades and fundamentals take hold. Vaneck Sees Bitcoin Stability, Mining Upside, and Targeted Crypto Adoption Vaneck, a global investment firm known for exchange-traded funds (ETFs...

Brickbat: Cool Down - The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to provide air conditioning or cooling systems… The post Brickbat: Cool Down appeared first on Reason.com.

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John Roberts Serves A Blue Plate Special, And The Progressives Forget All Of Their Complaints About The Shadow Docket - Trump v. Illinois is Robertsian faux minimalism at its worst.

Why College Students Prefer Socialism—and Why They're Wrong - When the media say the middle class is in decline, they're technically right—because people are getting richer.

Trump's Marijuana Order Vindicates Longstanding Criticism of the Plant's Legal Classification - In addition to its symbolic significance, rescheduling the drug will facilitate research and provide tax relief to state-licensed cannabis suppliers.

New York Attorney General Forum Shops Case Against CFPB to Judge Aiken in Eugene Division of District of Oregon - AG James had a 100% chance of drawing a Democratic appointee, and drew a judge that the Ninth Circuit had to repeatedly reverse.

Why the Economic Impact of Immigration Restrictions is Similar to that of Racial Discrimination and Apartheid - Economist Tarnell Brown explains.

Another New Mexico Cop Lauded for Nabbing Drunk Drivers Admits Taking Bribes To Let Them Off the Hook - A guilty plea by a retired Albuquerque officer who served in law enforcement for more than 30 years illustrates the extent of the biggest police scandal in the state's history.

Politicians Say AI Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Costs. That's Not How Energy Prices Work. - Rising electricity prices are being pinned on data centers, but demand isn’t what makes power expensive.

Volokh Conspiracy Commenter ReaderY Makes The Big Time! - Comment on this blog = reaction "from the Stanford Law School" = "negative reaction of the legal community."

DHS Doesn’t List CECOT Prison Deportees in Its Worst of the Worst Data - The United States should have allowed most of these immigrants to reside and work in the country legally. They could have been economic assets to the United States, and it serves no legitimate purpose to send them back to, at best, horrific conditions in Venezuela and, at worst, more persecution.

Heritage Doesn’t Make Somebody an American - If seriously embraced, a blood and dirt conception of Americanness would destroy one of the most essential elements that make this country so successful and perhaps even its existence.

Schemel v. Marco Island Brief: Urging Limits on Electronic Surveillance of Florida Drivers - Cato filed a brief urging the Eleventh Circuit to reverse the decision (below) and check the encroaching electronic eyes and ears that could capture and forever store islanders’ every move.

Singleton v. Hamm Brief: Federal Courthouses Should Hear Over-Detention Claims - The plaintiffs allege that the defendants imprisoned them beyond the time limits allowed by this law.

SNAP Has an Eligibility Loophole. Congress Needs to Close It. - Congress should take the lead in preventing states from bypassing SNAP’s income and asset limits.

Living Under the Consolidation the Founders Warned About - We the people ignored every warning about consolidation – and what a surprise – we now live under the largest government in history. The post Living Under the Consolidation the Founders Warned About appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

It Didn’t Say Go Abroad. It Said Stay Home. - Most who talk about the Monroe Doctrine hope you’ve never read it. In this episode, we go right to the source, James Monroe’s message to congress on Dec 2, 1823. Understanding his exact words, placing them alongside George Washington and John Quincy Adams, shows the doctrine as it was understood at the time: restraint and non-intervention. The post It Didn’t Say Go Abroad. It Said Stay Home. ap...

Unpacking the Presidential Appointments Lawsuit - For the Supreme Court to decide in favor of the president, it probably would have to overrule Humphrey’s Executor v. United States (1935) The post Unpacking the Presidential Appointments Lawsuit appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

How to Sustain Privacy & Free Speech - The world has been forced to bear the weight of billionaires and politicians who salivate over making tech more invasive, more controlling, and more hostile. That's why EFF’s mission for your digital rights is crucial, and why your support matters more than ever. You can fuel the fight for privacy and free speech with as little as $5 or $10 a month: Join EFF Become a Monthly Sustaining Donor Wh...

AI Police Reports: Year In Review - In 2024, EFF wrote our initial blog about what could go wrong when police let AI write police reports. Since then, the technology has proliferated at a disturbing rate. Why? The most popular generative AI tool for writing police reports is Axon’s Draft One, and Axon also happens to be the largest provider of body-worn cameras to police departments in the United States. As we’ve written, compani...

The Fight Against Presidential Targeting of Law Firms: 2025 in Review - The US legal profession was just one of the pillars of American democracy that was targeted in the early days of the second Trump administration. At EFF, we were proud to publicly and loudly support the legal profession and, most importantly, continue to do our work challenging the government’s erosion of digital rights—work that became even more critical as many law firms shied away from pro b...

Innocent Man Brutalized by Task Force Members Again Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case  - WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, an innocent man who was brutalized by members of a joint federal/state task force in 2014 once again asked the United States Supreme […] The post Innocent Man Brutalized by Task Force Members Again Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Texas Grandmothers Fight State’s Unconstitutional Lifetime Ban on Practicing Social Work - AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ) will appear before the 15th Court of Appeals. They represent two Texans, Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy […] The post Texas Grandmothers Fight State’s Unconstitutional Lifetime Ban on Practicing Social Work appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Lighthouse Sues Wenatchee for Shuttering Soup Kitchen to Satisfy Politically Connected Complainers - WENATCHEE, Wash.—With winter here, a Wenatchee soup kitchen sits dark and empty—not because of health or safety problems, but because the city of Wenatchee shut it down. Now, Lighthouse Christian Ministries, represented by the Institute for Justice (IJ), is suing in federal court to reopen its doors and defend the right of charities to use their property to help people in need. The post Lightho...

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 ...

Beware of Fake GOA Text Messages - We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages circulating that falsely use the Gun Owners of America (GOA) name, logo, and likeness. These messages are NOT from GOA. What’s happening Scammers are sending text messages that appear to come from GOA and may: Ask you to click a link Request personal or financial information Claim urgent action is required Offer fake prizes, donations, or poli...

ATF’s Repeated Violations of the Tiahrt Amendments Cannot Go Unpunished - The Tiahrt Amendments[i] are a series of permanent appropriation restrictions on ATF’s ability to publicly disclose private gun owner and gun store information. They prevent personal information contained in firearm trace data from being turned over to anti-gun zealots in Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests.[ii] Unfortunately, career employees at ATF have now intentionally violated the...

State of Florida agrees in court settlement with Gun Owners of America, Open Carry is unequivocally protected by the Second Amendment - State of Florida agrees in court settlement with Gun Owners of America, Open Carry is unequivocally protected by the Second Amendment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025  Fort Pierce, FL – Yesterday afternoon in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the St. Lucie County State Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff of St. Lucie County, representing … Read more

Wells Fargo alum tapped as Zions Bank’s next CEO - Nate Callister, the Salt Lake City-based lender’s executive director of commercial banking, will lead the bank after Paul Burdiss retires Dec. 31.

Democratic AGs sue Trump administration over CFPB funding - New York Attorney General Letitia James and others want a federal court in Oregon to force the CFPB to take funds from the Federal Reserve to continue its watchdog duties.

Huntington’s $7.4B Cadence deal gets regulatory sign-off - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the acquisition 56 days after it was proposed – leaving just one multibillion-dollar banking deal from 2025 awaiting regulators’ blessing.

Comerica-Fifth Third deal’s speed attacked by investor HoldCo - A new presentation on the proposal comes as proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services recommends Comerica shareholders vote in favor of the acquisition.

Fed seeks comments on ‘skinny’ account - The Federal Reserve Board voted 6-1 on Friday to gather public comment on creating a new special payments account for use by financial institutions.

Michigan credit union blocks fraud with deepfake detection - Michigan State University Federal Credit Union avoided $2.57 million in fraud exposure through blocking AI deepfake fraud calls with Pindrop products.

PNC adds tech from Extend to support virtual cards - The bank is betting on demand from resource-challenged companies.

Deposit insurance reform is about paychecks and communities - The chief advocacy officer of the Defense Credit Union Council takes issue with the argument that a proposed increase to federal deposit insurance limits would be a "gift" to the credit union industry.

Midwest banks targeted by $5.4M ATM jackpotting scheme - Fifty-four individuals tied to the Tren de Aragua gang face charges for using Ploutus malware to drain millions from community banks and credit unions.

Dems in Congress sharpen criticism of SBA immigration rules - Democratic senators are attributing a recent decline in lending activity to a Trump administration regulation that puts new restrictions on borrowers with foreign ownership.

Aino Bunge: Stablecoins and digital euro driven by digitalisation and geopolitics - Speech by Ms Aino Bunge, First Deputy Governor of the Sveriges Riksbank, at SNS (Center for Business and Policy Studies), Stockholm, 4 December 2025.

Gabriel Makhlouf: Remarks - Economics Winter Workshop 2025 - Remarks by Mr Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, at Economics Winter Workshop 2025, Dublin, 19 December 2025.

Piero Cipollone: The future of money - a central bank perspective - Contribution by Mr Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, to a roundtable at Aspen Institute Italia, Rome, 19 December 2025.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by National Bank Holdings Corporation - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by National Bank Holdings Corporation

Federal Reserve Board publishes its biennial report on debit card transactions, which summarizes information collected from large debit card issuers and payment card networks - Federal Reserve Board publishes its biennial report on debit card transactions, which summarizes information collected from large debit card issuers and payment card networks

Federal Reserve Board requests public input on “payment account,” which eligible financial institutions could use for the limited purpose of clearing and settling their payments - Federal Reserve Board requests public input on “payment account,” which eligible financial institutions could use for the limited purpose of clearing and settling their payments

Press Release: FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Erebor Bank, N.A., Columbus, Ohio - PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 16, 2025 FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Erebor Bank, N.A., Columbus, Ohio WASHINGTON – The Board o...

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | DECEMBER 16, 2025 FDIC Board of Director's Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open and closed sessions. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on the Board Matters web...