Precious Metals and Market News

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

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

Gold market analysis for January 30 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

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

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

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.

"Ready For De-Escalation": Zelensky Ready To Accept Energy Ceasefire If Putin Will - "Ready For De-Escalation": Zelensky Ready To Accept Energy Ceasefire If Putin Will Shortly after President Donald Trump said Thursday afternoon that Russia had agreed to pause strikes on Kiev and other Ukrainian cities for a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said overnight that Ukraine is prepared to halt drone and missile attacks on Russia's critical energy infrastructu...

Trump's Deal To Avert Government Shutdown Hits Snags As Senators Block Quick Vote - Trump's Deal To Avert Government Shutdown Hits Snags As Senators Block Quick Vote The odds of a government shutdown have surged back up to 70% (according to prediction markets), after a bipartisan deal brokered by President Donald Trump and Senate leaders to avert a partial government shutdown ran into trouble late on Jan. 29 as objections from lawmakers prevented a quick vote. ...

Straight From "Central Casting": President Trump Confirms Kevin Warsh As Next Fed Chair Nominee - Straight From "Central Casting": President Trump Confirms Kevin Warsh As Next Fed Chair Nominee Update (0700ET): As was apparently leaked last night - for a big win on Polymarket - President Trump has just confirmed he is nominating Kevin Warsh to become the next Fed Chair: "I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Kevin Warsh to be the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF ...

Saudi Arabia Presses Royal Families To Bankroll Faltering Megaprojects - Saudi Arabia Presses Royal Families To Bankroll Faltering Megaprojects Via The Cradle Saudi Arabia has begun pressing the kingdom's wealthiest families to inject more capital into domestic ventures as flagship Vision 2030 megaprojects are scaled back or shelved, Bloomberg reported this week. The report said the Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside the Ministry of Investment an...

"Doomsday Clock" Ticks Closer To Midnight - "Doomsday Clock" Ticks Closer To Midnight The hands of the symbolic Doomsday Clock now stand at 85 seconds to midnight - closer to global catastrophe than ever before. The Doomsday Clock, or the Nuclear War Clock, represents how close we are veering towards global disaster at the hands of humans. As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists...

Germany's PMI "Recovery" Is Built On Layoffs, Price Inflation, And State Expansion - Germany's PMI "Recovery" Is Built On Layoffs, Price Inflation, And State Expansion Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Economic indicators suggest a stabilization in Germany’s services sector. Yet the apparent improvement in the corresponding index follows massive staff reductions and efficiency measures undertaken by companies responding to a political structural crisis. In Berlin, the gr...

Births Plummet In China As Population Growth Stalls - Births Plummet In China As Population Growth Stalls The number of new babies born in China dropped to 7.9 million in 2025, the lowest number in more than seven decades. This marked a 17 percent decline from one year before, when it was 9.5 million. As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, according to the National Statistics Bureau of China (NBS), the country’s birth rate fell to 5.63 p...

Tensions Between Kiev & Budapest Ramp Up As Ambassadors Summoned Over Election Interference Claims - Tensions Between Kiev & Budapest Ramp Up As Ambassadors Summoned Over Election Interference Claims Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Hungary and Ukraine have summoned each other’s ambassadors amid a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accusing Kyiv of attempting to interfere in Hungary’s upcoming pa...

What's Worrying Billionaires The Most In 2026? - What's Worrying Billionaires The Most In 2026? This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, highlights the factors most likely to negatively impact the global market environment over the next 12 months, based on responses from billionaires across regions. The data for this visualization comes from the UBS Billionaire Survey 2025. Trade and Geopolitics Dominate Conc...

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...

Most of us make assumptions about growth and value stocks. Here’s what we get wrong. - Reading too much into short-term market moves can land you in trouble.

Amex sees strong travel and luxury spending as affluent customers open their wallets - Amex sees spending rise, as its cardholders are ‘enjoying life’ and getting ready to travel.

This is the No. 1 thing Americans worry about being able to afford in retirement — and it’s not food or housing - Some say these worries will impact how they vote in the midterm elections.

‘I‘m facing an ethical dilemma’: My widowed mother is cutting my step siblings out of the family trust. Do I have a responsibility? - “My mother has now hired an attorney to revise the trust and remove her late husband’s children as beneficiaries.”

Exxon, Chevron are producing record amounts of oil, but lower prices led to lower earnings - The two U.S. integrated giants reported quarterly earnings with Venezuela in focus.

Gold’s searing run halted, silver briefly drops below $100 as Warsh to Fed hits dollar debasement trade - A selloff is underway for gold, silver and copper on Friday, as the dollar rises on expectations that Kevin Warsh will be the next Federal Reserve chairman.

SoFi’s stock rises as the company hits a revenue milestone - SoFi’s home-loan originations nearly doubled in the latest quarter.

Here’s what Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh to run the Fed means for the economy, markets and you - President Donald Trump has selected Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, putting a well-known critic of the U.S. central bank in its top job.

This Trump trade returned 29% in six months — but its authors say it’s time for a big change. - Miners and rare earth plays boosted gains for a strategy devised by Ned Davis Research

Verizon sees its best subscriber growth in six years as new CEO sends a message to rivals - CEO Dan Schulman, who took over in October, says Verizon will no longer be a “hunting ground” for its competitors.

Sen. Tillis will oppose Trump Fed chair pick Warsh until Powell probe resolved -
Ford to record $600 million pretax pension charge in fourth quarter - Ford will report a pretax charge of $600 million in its fourth quarter results due to adjustments to employee pension plans and other postretirement benefits.

Gold and Silver tumble as Trump's Fed Chair pick Warsh seen as preserving central bank independence - Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

Stock futures are lower, but paring decline as Trump selects Warsh for Fed chair: Live updates - Apple's results wrap a big week of earnings from megacap tech companies.

Trump backs Senate government funding deal that includes DHS extension - President Donald Trump's endorsement of a Senate spending deal will likely pave the way to its passage and avert another lengthy government shutdown.

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

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

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

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

China 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.

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 ...

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

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

Canaan’s Turnaround Gains Steam as Benchmark Doubles Price Target to $4 - With Nasdaq compliance restored and momentum building in its Avalon mining rigs and self-mining operations, the broker sees renewed upside for Canaan’s shares.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 4.5% as Index Trades Higher - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also a top performer, rising 2% from Wednesday.

Digital Asset Treasuries: Bitcoin’s Institutional Test Case - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralised asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture of corporate finance, argues Sygnum Bank CIO Fabian Dori.

Plasma Obtains VASP License, Opens Amsterdam Office to Expand Stablecoin Payments in EU - The firm behind the fast-growing stablecoin blockchain also plans to obtain MiCA and EMI licenses as part of its expansion in Europe.

Gold Token Market Swells to $3.9B as CZ Calls It a 'Trust Me Bro' Asset - The tokens raise similar concerns to stablecoins, with potential risks around delivery, long-term reliability and the ability to redeem for physical gold.

Ledger Unveils $179 Nano Gen5, Built for Identity in an AI-Driven World - Alongside, there's the Ledger Wallet, a reimagined version of the company's Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise Multisig, a new platform for institutional asset management.

Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Launches PENNY to Enable Instant, Zero-Fee Stablecoin Swaps - The institutional liquidity provider’s new platform says it will let users exchange stablecoins like USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains without fees.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Edge Higher; HyperLiquid Surges on $1B Purchase Plan - After weeks of turbulence, the crypto market found support Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains and HyperLiquid’s token HYPE soaring.

Risk Proxies Challenge Bitcoin's Bounce; HYPE, XMR Shine: Crypto Daybook Americas - Your day-ahead look for Oct. 23, 2025

Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU - Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA

Report: Iranian Elite Shift $1.5 Billion to Dubai Using Banks and Crypto Amid Strike Fears - U.S. Treasury says Iran’s ruling elite are shifting large sums abroad, with reports of $1.5 billion routed to Dubai amid unrest and strike fears. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington is tracking a surge of capital flight by Iran’s ruling class as nationwide protests and threats of U.S. military action create alarm. According […]

Revolut Becomes a Digital Bank in Mexico as Part of Strategic Expansion - Revolut has begun offering full banking services in Mexico after receiving a banking license through a direct application. The neobank aims to cater to a digital-first market seeking a trusted alternative to traditional banking institutions. Revolut Reaches Milestone in Mexico, Becomes a Full Digital Bank Revolut, a fintech neobank institution headquartered in London, has become […]

Crypto Exchange Roundup: Best Platforms Heading Into February 2026 - Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 begins, the top crypto exchanges are setting a strong tone for the year ahead, continuing to raise […]

Never Sell Your Bitcoin: Sats Terminal Founders on Securing Coinbase & Binance Backing, Bitcoin Loans and More - Sats Terminal is the first native Bitcoin super app, bringing together Bitcoin loans, yield, and trading in a single interface and developer SDK. Sats Terminal is backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Coinbase Ventures, and Draper Associates. The founders of Sats Terminal recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology: Stan […]

Real‑Estate Tokenization Registry Processes Prohibited in São Paulo - The government of São Paulo, Brazil prohibited the registration of documents linking tokens to real‑estate properties at the request of a group of registrars. The action halts a market operating in a gray zone, which must now wait for proper regulation. Registration of Real Estate Tokenization Projects Stopped by the São Paolo Government The city of […]

Free Nations Don't Have To Care About the Whims of Elected Officials - Limited government means those in power can do limited damage to the rest of us.

Today in Supreme Court History: January 30, 1939 - 1/30/1939: Justice Felix Frankfurter takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 30, 1939 appeared first on Reason.com.

School Choice Week: Arizona Milestone Marks Growing Popularity of School Choice - Over 100,000 students use the state’s portable education funds for private schools and homeschooling.

Review: Charting the 3 Factions of the MAGA Movement - Furious Minds identifies national conservatives, postliberals, and Claremonters as the coalition driving the New Right.

Brickbat: Won't Make the Cut - Under a draft Crown Prosecution Service document in England and Wales, male circumcision could be treated as a possible form… The post Brickbat: Won't Make the Cut appeared first on Reason.com.

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"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."

"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.

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

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

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

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.

Is the OCC stretching trust charters too far? - The Office of the Comptroller's interpretation of federal trust powers has opened the door for dozens of charter applications by nonbank crypto firms in recent months. Some experts say the agency's interpretation may push the ambiguous statute beyond its limits.

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.

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...