Precious Metals and Market News

Wall Street retreats to the fence after flash selloff, Main Street remains bullish ahead of thin holiday trading week - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed the preponderance of Wall Street experts on the fence about gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors maintained last week’s bullish majority despite the week’s drama.

Silver outshines gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics - (Kitco News) - And now for something completely different… The 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics are in full swing as athletes from around the world compete for gold, silver and bronze.

Gold reclaims $5,000 as analysts warn volatility is far from over - (Kitco News) - The gold market has managed to reclaim the $5,000-an-ounce level ahead of the weekend, but analysts are cautioning investors that Thursday’s sharp selloff is an indication that the market is still trying to find its balance.

Silver’s 10.5% Drop Reflects Structural Liquidation, Not Manipulation, Says Former Bullion Bank Executive - (Kitco News) - Silver’s wild 10.5% plunge this week sent prices tumbling to a low just shy of $75 before clawing back some ground, and the move has traders arguing once again over whether this was a case of coordinated pressure or a sign of something deeper shifting in the precious metals rally. Gold wasn’t spared either, dropping nearly $150 in the same session and briefly testing the $4,880 l...

New Fed and tariff developments could sap tailwinds for precious metals in Q2  – TD Securities’ Melek - (Kitco News) – While the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair has removed some uncertainty from the market, it has also complicated the rate path, while the potential for clarity on the trade tariffs front could remove another key driver for precious metals, according to Bart Melek, managing director and global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities.

Gold prices testing resistance just below $5,000 as US inflation cools in January - (Kitco News) - The gold market is seeing some renewed momentum and testing resistance back at $5,000 an ounce as inflation pressures appear to be easing, giving the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates later this year.

Price gains for gold, silver ahead of U.S. CPI - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Friday, just ahead of one of the major the U.S. economic data points of the month: the consumer price index.

Bitcoin Feb. 13 daily chart alert - bigger price move on the horizon - (Kitco News) - Friday, February 13--February bitcoin futures prices are once again near steady in early U.S. trading Friday. Price action has paused this week after prices hit a contract low and 15-month low last Friday.

Gold market analysis for February 13 - 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.

Agnico Eagle posts record free cash flow in 2025 as higher gold prices drive margins - (Kitco News) - According to some analysts, Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM; TSX: AEM) continues to fire on all cylinders, as its solid production in the final three months of the year capitalized on an unprecedented rise in gold prices, according to the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report.

Lavrov Soberly Acknowledged The Challenges Posed By Trump 2.0 - Lavrov Soberly Acknowledged The Challenges Posed By Trump 2.0 Authored by Andrew Korybko, He calmly acknowledged that it’s now more difficult for Russia to advance its foreign policy goals due to the US’ renewed attempt to dominate the global economy through coercion and force, but he still believes that BRICS will play a pivotal role in furthering the global systemic transition t...

Which US States Are Seeing Incomes Rise The Fastest (And Slowest) - Which US States Are Seeing Incomes Rise The Fastest (And Slowest) Since 2019, U.S. household incomes have surged - rising from $68,700 to $83,730 nationally, a 21.9% increase in just five years. But where you live matters a lot. While some states tracked close to the national average, others saw incomes climb at nearly double the pace, driven by booming local industries and major...

The Epstein Egregore - The Epstein Egregore Authored by Mark Jeftovic via BombThrower.com, The Politics Of Institutionalized Predation. “I become stronger as you become weaker, I absorb strength as yours flows into me. I become capable of this because I do not experience your pain, I don’t care about your loss, and I feel no regret about using, abusing, and devouring you.” — Page 63, An Age For Lucife...

Bitcoin Mining & The Electricity Grid: A Quiet Savior - Bitcoin Mining & The Electricity Grid: A Quiet Savior Authored by Joakim Book via The Mises Institute, With all eyes on the winter storm raging through America last month, a silent hero was working in the background to keep the lights on. And I don’t primarily mean the emergency workers or the teams of electricians, foresters, and engineers that keep the power lines up and ice-fr...

Eat The Rich: California Democrats Trigger Reverse Gold Rush With Wealth Tax - Eat The Rich: California Democrats Trigger Reverse Gold Rush With Wealth Tax Authored by Jonathan Turley, This month, the anniversary of the California Gold Rush came and passed with little mention … for good reason. When James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill, millions traveled great distances to seek their fortune in the “Golden State.” Now, 178 years later, California...

3 Detained As SWAT Team Swarms Home Near Guthrie's House - 3 Detained As SWAT Team Swarms Home Near Guthrie's House In a dramatic Friday night development in a case that's garnered enormous public interest, three people were detained as a SWAT team executed search warrants connected to the abduction of the mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie -- and a neighbor claims another person shot himself in the head. Action unfolded at two...

Trump Promises Voter ID "Whether Congress Approves Or Not" - Trump Promises Voter ID "Whether Congress Approves Or Not" The SAVE America Act squeaked through the House this week by five votes. The final tally was 218-213, with Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas standing as the lone Democrat to cross party lines.  On Friday, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) gave Republicans their 50th vote late Friday afternoon, telling Maine Wire the revised bill ...

Indian Scrapyards Welcome Growing Number Of Dark Fleet Tankers - Indian Scrapyards Welcome Growing Number Of Dark Fleet Tankers By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com At least three vessels sanctioned by the United States have arrived in recent weeks at the demolition hub of Alang on India’s west coast, following a record 15 dark fleet tankers sent to these scrapyards last year, as the business rebounds despite concerns about dealing with sancti...

"Billion Dollar Movie In One Prompt": AI Disruption Crosshairs Hone In On Hollywood Studios - "Billion Dollar Movie In One Prompt": AI Disruption Crosshairs Hone In On Hollywood Studios AI-driven equity disruption was everywhere this past week, spreading like wildfire beyond software into insurance, commercial real estate, financials, shipping, wealth management, and likely many more industries in the coming trading sessions. One industry in the crosshairs of AI disruptio...

Judge Weighs Whether To Block Vaccines Changes From CDC, RFK Jr. - Judge Weighs Whether To Block Vaccines Changes From CDC, RFK Jr. Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, A federal judge weighing whether to block changes to U.S. vaccine guidance and an advisory panel did not immediately rule Feb. 13 after hearing from attorneys representing medical groups and the government. Lawyers for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and oth...

‘We have no prenup’: I want rights of survivorship in our marital home. My wife prefers tenants in common. Now what? - “She is an old-school farm girl who inherited all her money and wants to pass it down to her children.”

‘I’m part of a blended family that didn’t blend well’: My stepsister added her mailing address to our mother’s bank account. Can she be trusted? - “It’s things like this that make me wonder what else she might be doing.”

‘I feel the clock ticking’: My wife and I are in our 60s — and employ 48 people in a small town. Can we ever retire? - “We could survive financially, but my people would not.”

‘I’m close to retiring’: I’m behind on my property tax. Is this a really bad time to sell my house? - “I’ve never been late on a mortgage, so this makes me nervous.”

‘We’ve been dating for 5 years’: My boyfriend’s parents say he doesn’t earn enough to marry. Should I speak to his father? - “Every year his very wealthy parents say that he needs to ‘earn more’ before he can marry me.”

Tempted to use buy-now-pay-later to split your rent payments? Watch out for these fees. - Want to pay rent in two installments instead of one? The fine print can make “0% interest” costlier than it sounds.

Social Security could run out of money in just 6 years — even sooner than originally feared - Higher inflation and lower income taxes on benefits may weigh on the program’s trust funds.

My employer is forcing me into a Roth 401(k). Is there anything I can do? - High earners have to pay tax on their catch-up 401(k) contributions and deposit them into workplace Roth accounts.

The Dow transports’ steep takeoff isn’t the green light you’re told it is - The S&P 500 does better when the Dow industrials outperform the Dow transports.

S&P 500’s failed breakouts signal a darkening technical cloud - Plus: Akamai, DoorDash and Alibaba are must-watch trades in a busy earnings calendar.

U.S. and European interests are 'intertwined,' Secretary of State Rubio says - Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of State stressed the importance of cooperation with Europe.

Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms - President Donald Trump proclaims that he will find a way to implement national voter-ID requirements by November's elections.

TSA agents are working without pay at U.S. airports due to another partial government shutdown - Trade groups for the travel industry and airlines warned that the longer DHS funding is lapsed, the longer security lines at the nation's airports could get.

What's next for Cuba? Trump turns the screws as the island runs out of jet fuel - Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis.

Epstein files: LA28 chief Wasserman puts his talent agency up for sale after Maxwell revelations, WSJ reports - Casey Wasserman told his firm's staff that he felt that he had "become ‌a distraction" to its work and had begun the process of selling the company.

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected - The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

The January CPI inflation report is due out Friday morning. Here's what it's expected to show - Investors got some good news this week on the state of the labor market, and more may be on the way Friday on inflation.

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter - The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.

The jobs picture still looks muddy, even with surprisingly strong January growth - January job gains were better than anything the U.S. economy saw in 2025 but not still enough to sound an all-clear.

Tariff revenue soars more than 300% as U.S. awaits Supreme Court decision - The U.S. government in January ran up a smaller deficit than a year ago, while tariff collections surged.

Why Chinese families are doubling down on precious metals - By He HuifengSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongSaturday, February 14, 2026 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals People across China are buying up gold in large volumes ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, as surging prices for the precious metal fuel its popularity as both a festive gift and an investment. Fr...

Matt Badiali: A generational opportunity in miners  - By Matt BadialiDaily Reckoning, BaltimoreFriday, February 13, 2026 The selloff in gold miners this week has shaken out the hedge funds and momentum traders. That's fine, because over the next few years they're going to miss something special. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Guanajuato Silver Is Reactivating Silver and Gold Mines in Mexico Guanajuato Silver is a precious ...

Silver smashes are just derivatives and metal is still scarce, Maguire tells LFTV - 12:20p ET Friday, February 13, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The recent smashes of the silver price have been entirely matters of derivatives trading to facilitate short-covering and the metal remains in great scarcity, London metals trader Andrew Maguire tells this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program. Additionally, Maguire says, the People's Bank of China is pr...

'Genius' girl, 10, in China began buying gold 3 years ago to keep parents from spending her lucky money - By Fran LuSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongFriday, February 13, 2026 A 10-year-old girl from northern China began buying gold with her Lunar New Year lucky money three years ago, fearing her parents would spend it. She has since been hailed as a "genius" due to the skyrocketing prices of gold. The girl, hailing from Langfang in Hebei province, has been using the red packets -- known as lai se...

Russian memo sees return to dollar system in pitch made for Trump - By Alberto NardelliBloomberg Newsvia MoneyControl.com, MumbaiThursday, February 12, 2026 The Kremlin has set out proposals that could see Russia embrace the dollar again as part of a wide-ranging economic partnership with the Trump administration, according to an internal Russian document reviewed by Bloomberg. The high-level memo, which was drafted this year, details seven points where, in the...

US Government Sold $701 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week. As Deficits Balloon, Bond Math Is Relentlessly Brutal - Sold $54B of 10-Year Treasury notes at 4.18% to replace $25B of maturing 1.73% 10-year notes, pushing up amount outstanding by $29B.

Services Inflation Spikes in January, but Bad-Joke OER CPI Pushes Down on Year-over-Year CPI. OER is Huge and Bad - Gasoline & used-vehicle prices plunge, food inflation backs off for a moment, natural gas bills jump.

Sales of Single-Family Homes Plunged (even in the West in Warm Weather), Supply Surged, Median Price Nearly Flat YoY - Demand destruction continues after the price explosion from mid-2020 to mid-2022.

Legal Tender Forces Gold Out - The government has many ways of forcing us to use their paper dollar as money. The tax on capital gains on gold (I wrote about this here) is one bullet in their gun. The legal tender law—U.S. Code ...

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, ...

Georgia lawmakers introduce bill to make gold and silver legal tender - A new bill introduced under the Gold Dome could allow Georgians to use gold and silver as official legal tender.

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

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 ...

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

From $55K to $150K: How Bettors on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad Are Pricing Bitcoin’s Future - Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way. Six-Figure Bitcoin Odds Rise With Time, Prediction Markets Show One of the […]

X Confirms ‘Smart Cashtags’ Launch With Live Stock and Crypto Trading Links - X is preparing to roll out Smart Cashtags, a feature that embeds live market data and trading links for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly into users’ timelines, signaling another step toward its push into financial services. X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier Details Smart Cashtags Rollout on X On Feb. 14, 2026, Nikita Bier, X’s head […]

White House Adviser: Trillions in Institutional Capital Waiting to Enter Digital Assets - Comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation is advancing in Congress, with the Clarity Act poised to unlock trillions in sidelined institutional capital as lawmakers confront stablecoin regulation, SEC oversight, and CFTC authority in a high-stakes policy battle. Clear Regulatory Framework Could Release Trillions Into Crypto, Says White House Adviser Federal lawmakers are continuing negotiations on c...

Binance Expands RLUSD Across XRP Network, Unlocking New Liquidity Channels for Traders - Binance has fully integrated Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger, unlocking deposits and expanding access across Earn, Convert, Margin, and VIP Loan products, deepening stablecoin utility and accelerating RLUSD’s reach across global crypto markets. Binance Expands RLUSD Across XRP Network, Withdrawals Tied to Liquidity Build Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has expanded support for Ripple USD [...

XRP Surges as Ripple CEO Takes Role Influencing Crypto Regulation, Bulls Eye Breakout Signal - XRP climbs sharply after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins a key U.S. regulatory advisory committee, as strengthening institutional exposure and bullish technical momentum reinforce upside pressure across the cryptocurrency market. XRP Advances Following Ripple CEO’s Regulatory Leadership Role, Indicators Signal Upside Pressure At 8:55 p.m., XRP is trading at $1.52609, up 8.09% over the past [...

"The Quality of Counsel's Filings Further Deteriorated" - "AI presents opportunities for efficiency gains to be sure, but the costs to clients and public faith in attorneys is steep where ethical duties and judgment are cast aside and a litigation put on autopilot."

In Mamdani's War on Delivery Apps, New Yorkers Are the Collateral Damage - New York City's own past policies are to blame for much of the gig economy drama, which Mayor Mamdani will further exacerbate.

Today in Supreme Court History: February 14, 1845 - 2/14/1845: Justice Samuel Nelson takes judicial oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 14, 1845 appeared first on Reason.com.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Trump's FTC Chairman Sends a Threatening Letter to Apple for Not Promoting Enough Conservative Media - Chairman Andrew Ferguson continues the Federal Trade Commission’s crusade against free speech with an official letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against the BBC - A federal judge has set the date for the president's push to punish a news organization he dislikes, again.

Mr. Wonderful v. BitBoy Crypto: Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Awarded $2.8M in Defamation Suit - Defendant has apparently "informed his psychiatrist ... that he believes he is dead and in a waiting room for Hell."

A Federal Judge Explains Why Trump Can't Jail Legislators for Producing a Video That Offended Him - U.S. District Judge Richard Leon notes that Sen. Mark Kelly's comments about unlawful military orders were "unquestionably protected" by the First Amendment.

How Much Is Kristi Noem's Alleged Adultery Airplane Costing You? - If the DHS secretary is actually having a high-flying affair with Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski, the taxpayers are the ones getting screwed.

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal - Shooting in a car, discrimination in the air, and injuries at sea.

No, We Shouldn’t Ban AI Chatbots - Banning a technology that reflects its creators’ and users’ expression rights also raises significant First Amendment concerns, given a variety of solutions that have only begun to be deployed and represent less restrictive means of resolving these issues.

Friday Feature: Sudbury Valley School - Opened in 1960, Sudbury Valley in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a fully democratic, self-governing school where students essentially run everything.

FTC Continues to Confuse Free Expression and Censorship as It Threatens Apple News - The FTC and other government agencies should stop their censorial attempts to control online speech.

Congress’s Rejection of Trump’s Canada “Emergency” Is a Welcome—but Woefully Insufficient—Move - The resolution passed by the House and its likely passage in the Senate are welcome news, but if Congress is to fulfill its constitutional obligation to serve as a real check on unbounded executive power, there’s much left to do.

Federal Judge: Government Is Not Above the Law, Nor Are Former Death-Row Inmates Beneath Its Protection - Based on this evidence, Judge Timothy Kelly found the transfer proceedings to be “an empty exercise to approve an outcome that was decided before it even began”—they were a legal pretext for a fundamentally lawless decision.

You’re not Free. You’re Ruled. - The foundation of the American revolution was a question of WHO IS IN CHARGE: government, or the people? This is the story of the real root cause of the clash with the British. Once we’re done, you’ll see - This isn’t a “land of the free” - because government won The post You’re not Free. You’re Ruled. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

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

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

Seven Billion Reasons for Facebook to Abandon its Face Recognition Plans - The New York Times reported that Meta is considering adding face recognition technology to its smart glasses. According to an internal Meta document, the company may launch the product “during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”  This is a bad idea that Meta should abandon. If ad...

Discord Voluntarily Pushes Mandatory Age Verification Despite Recent Data Breach - Discord has begun rolling out mandatory age verification and the internet is, understandably, freaking out. At EFF, we’ve been raising the alarm about age verification mandates for years. In December, we launched our Age Verification Resource Hub to push back against laws and platform policies that require users to hand over sensitive personal information just to access basic online services. A...

🗣 Homeland Security Wants Names | EFFector 38.3 - Criticize the government online? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) might ask Google to cough up your name. By abusing an investigative tool called "administrative subpoenas," DHS has been demanding that tech companies hand over users' names, locations, and more. We're explaining how companies can stand up for users—and covering the latest news in the fight for privacy and free speech on...

IJ to SCOTUS: A Conversation Cannot be a Crime - Today, a New York nonprofit—Upsolve—partnered with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to ask the Supreme Court of the United States to take up a case […] The post IJ to SCOTUS: A Conversation Cannot be a Crime appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! California State Bar Closes Investigation of YIMBY Advocacy Group After Public Interest Law Firm Stands Up for First Amendment Rights to Petition the Government - SAN FRANCISCO—Last Friday, the California State Bar responded to a letter from the Institute for Justice (IJ) demanding that the agency retract its investigation into […] The post Victory! California State Bar Closes Investigation of YIMBY Advocacy Group After Public Interest Law Firm Stands Up for First Amendment Rights to Petition the Government appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Class Action Plaintiffs and Brookside, Alabama, Submit Settlement Proposing $1.5 Million in Compensation, Plus Reforms to Town’s Towing and Ticketing Practices - BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—In early 2022, the town of Brookside, Alabama made national headlines for running a relentless policing-for-profit scheme that victimized thousands of drivers in a […] The post Class Action Plaintiffs and Brookside, Alabama, Submit Settlement Proposing $1.5 Million in Compensation, Plus Reforms to Town’s Towing and Ticketing Practices 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 ...

WV: Defend the Rights of Young Adults. Support SB 30 and HB 4106! - SB 30 and its companion bill, HB 4106, are advancing quickly, and now is the moment for every supporter of constitutional rights to make their voice heard. These bills close a long-standing gap in state law by extending constitutional carry protections to adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one. Under current law, these young adults may legally possess a handgun, yet they are require...

Gun Owners of America Launches State of the Second, Its First Digital Magazine - Gun Owners of America Launches State of the Second, Its First Digital Magazine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2026 Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce the launch of State of the Second, the organization’s first-ever digital magazine and a new exclusive benefit for GOA members. Building upon the success of GOA’s State of the Second Podcast, the new … Read more

GOA Opens Registration for GOALS 2026, Celebrating 50 Years of No Compromise - GOA Opens Registration for GOALS 2026, Celebrating 50 Years of No Compromise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2026 Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), taking place August 1–2 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. GOALS 2026 is the … Read more

Citi pays CEO Fraser $42M for 2025 - The bank touted progress in modernizing its tech, continuing to exit foreign retail markets and marching toward the medium-term goal of its reorganization.

Chicago suburb sues Fifth Third for ex-mayor’s alleged theft - Fifth Third acted in violation of “reasonable” banking standards by allowing Dolton’s then-mayor to cash $1.9 million in vendor checks without the village clerk’s signature, a lawsuit alleged.

Goldman legal chief resigns over Epstein ties - Kathryn Ruemmler will leave the bank June 30, after the Justice Department’s release of Epstein-related documents revealed the extent of her ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender.

JPMorgan, Nacha to share data via blockchain - The companies aim to simplify the account verification process for JPMorgan Chase customers.

Morgan Stanley pays CEO Pick $45M for 2025 - The package adds to evidence that $40 million is the emerging benchmark by which big-bank CEO annual compensation is measured.

Japanese payments fintech PayPay files US IPO - PayPay is the latest international fintech to signal entry into the U.S. fintech investor market with an IPO that has been planned by SoftBank for years.

Banks effectively deputized in Trump's immigration fight - Attorneys from Holland & Knight warn that Treasury is targeting financial services companies in Minneapolis and at the southern border in an AML crackdown.

Bucking a trend, one out-of-state bank will exit North Carolina - First National Corp. in Virginia announced the sale of its two North Carolina branches. Meanwhile, a number of larger competitors are laying plans for growth in the Carolinas.

Coinbase's CEO projects confidence despite crypto crash - After losing nearly $700 million in the fourth quarter as bitcoin's valuation tanked, Brian Armstrong stressed product diversification will help the company navigate the downturn.

Goldman's top lawyer Ruemmler to leave over Epstein ties - The Wall Street investment bank had staunchly defended Kathy Ruemmler over her previous association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Lending to vulnerable households and consumption: evidence from Korea - by Jieun Lee, Ilhyock ShimUsing a large quarterly consumer credit panel dataset from Korea covering 2017–2023, we present four key findings on the characteristics, lending sources, and macroeconomic consequences of vulnerable borrowers-namely, delinquent borrowers whose debt repayment is overdue at least 30 days, and borrowers whose debt service ratio is higher than 50% but who are not delinque...

The next generation of insurance supervision - resourcing the future - As the insurance market landscape continues to change, insurance supervisors require adequate human, financial and technological resources to deliver on their supervisory objectives, respond to market developments, implement regulatory reforms in line with international standards and cope with technological advancements and expanding supervisory mandates. Drawing on a survey of 23 insurance sup...

Irena Radović: Speech - Regional Conference "AML/CFT and anti-fraud procedures for instant payments" - Speech by Dr Irena Radović, Governor of Central Bank of Montenegro, at the Regional Conference" AML/CFT and anti-fraud procedures for instant payments", Podgorica, 5 February 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Elga, Ltda. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Elga, Ltda.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank

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

Press Release: FDIC Releases Economic Scenarios for 2026 Stress Testing - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 12, 2026 FDIC Releases Economic Scenarios for 2026 Stress Testing WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio...

FDIC Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Establish GENIUS Act Application Procedures for FDIC-Supervised Institutions Seeking to Issue Payment Stablecoins - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 6, 2026 FDIC Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Establish GENIUS Act Application Procedures for FDIC-Supervised Institutions Seeking to Issue Payment Stablecoins ...