Precious Metals and Market News

China is buying every dip and the 'reset' is already here, Middelkoop says - (Kitco News) - The "Big Reset" author says China favors a lower gold price so it can keep accumulating, that gold's monetary role is returning quietly through central-bank books, and that silver is headed to $500.

Gold continues to hold $4,000 as U.S.-Iran pause pressures crude oil - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices were firmer in late-afternoon U.S. trading Monday as lower oil prices eased the inflation impulse from the U.S.-Iran conflict, while positioning remained cautious ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve decision.

Gold's next $1,000 move is likely higher as Fed hawkishness peaks, says State Street's Doshi - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are expected to consolidate around $4,000 an ounce through the rest of the summer as markets wait for clearer guidance from the Federal Reserve on the direction of its monetary policy for the remainder of the year.

China’s gold stockpile could surpass U.S. holdings in the next five years - BMO Capital Markets - (Kitco News) - Lackluster Western gold demand has kept a lid on prices over the last few months; however, one bank has pointed out that Asian demand, led by China, remains a key pillar of support for the global market, and the nation's stockpile and influence could be much greater than previously believed.

Gold, silver rise as oil slides on U.S.-Iran pause - (Kitco NewWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Monday, as a sharp retreat in crude oil reduced immediate inflation pressure while investors positioned for this week’s Federal Reserve decision.

Gold remains stuck below $4,100 even as U.S. durable goods shows weak manufacturing activity - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to struggle to attract a consistent safe-haven bid even as the U.S. manufacturing sector rises at a slower pace than expected.

Wall Street cautious after gold’s lack of follow-through, Main Street bullish with Fed decision on deck - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street bearish or undecided on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street sentiment remained improved after the yellow metal defended $4,000 support once again.

Gold holds near $4,050 as equities diverge, oil falls - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are modestly higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, as crude oil pulled back from Thursday’s spike, Treasury yields eased and the U.S. dollar held near recent highs. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,052.70 an ounce, up 0.08%, while spot silver was trading near $58.16, up 0.87% on the session.

Gold continues to hold $4,000, which could signal an inflection point, analysts say - (Kitco News) - Gold has managed to hold critical support near $4,000 an ounce for the past five consecutive weeks, and although significant downside risks remain, some analysts see growing potential for a bullish shift in the market.

China’s June gold imports hit fresh two-year high of 173 tonnes as lower prices boost demand - (Kitco News) – China’s gold imports set a fresh two-year high in June, with the plunge in international gold prices making the yellow metal even more attractive in the world's biggest market for bullion.

Tether's XAUt Gold Token Receives Shariah Certification To Expand Islamic Finance Access - Tether's XAUt Gold Token Receives Shariah Certification To Expand Islamic Finance Access Authored by Nate Kostar via CoinTelegraph.com, Tether’s gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, a move that could expand access to the token among Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold. The ce...

Powerful Quake Rocks Southern Japan - Powerful Quake Rocks Southern Japan A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens, sparking fires, and damaging buildings. The Japan Meteorological Agency has since called off a tsunami alert for the coasts of the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. The quake struck Kyushu Island, in Kumamoto Prefecture, shortly before 4:30 p.m. loc...

New British Defense Secretary Says Europe "Shaken Out Of Complacency" By Trump - New British Defense Secretary Says Europe "Shaken Out Of Complacency" By Trump Authored by Guy Birchall via The Epoch Times, Newly appointed British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said on July 26 that Europe will one day thank U.S. President Donald Trump for “shaking us out of our complacency” on defense spending. Speaking to British broadcaster Sky News, Streeting said that h...

Netanyahu Ahead Of Trump Meeting: Iran War Will End Only With Regime Collapse Or Nuclear Halt - Netanyahu Ahead Of Trump Meeting: Iran War Will End Only With Regime Collapse Or Nuclear Halt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed from Israel on Monday afternoon for the United States, where he will be hosted in the Oval Office on Tuesday. "This is my eighth meeting with him since he was elected President, more than any other international leader," Netanyahu told reporters a...

Trump Ready For 'Strong Military Action' If Talks Fail, With Saudi Aramco Under Houthi Fire - Trump Ready For 'Strong Military Action' If Talks Fail, With Saudi Aramco Under Houthi Fire Summary Trump pauses strikes: Trump said the US paused attacks to give diplomacy a chance but warned military action will resume if talks fail. Iran denies that it pushed for talks: Tehran denied any direct negotiations with Washington, while saying its response remains "attack for attack....

'I Almost Cried' - Documentary Video Trove Shows Lindsey Graham's Joy At Start Of Iran War - 'I Almost Cried' - Documentary Video Trove Shows Lindsey Graham's Joy At Start Of Iran War Batches of previously unreleased documentary footage give a behind-the-scenes look at the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's work to maneuver the United States into military conflicts on behalf of Israel, and the sheer joy he exuded when President Trump finally brought Graham's long-held dreams of an...

Russia Says Fuel Crisis Is Easing As Refineries Restart - Russia Says Fuel Crisis Is Easing As Refineries Restart By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com The fuel crisis in Russia has started to ease in recent days as some refineries have restarted operations, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday. “The situation is gradually stabilizing, a number of oil refineries became operational again. The balance is better now, ...

Guess Who? First Foreign Leader Visits Burnham, UK's New Prime Minister - Guess Who? First Foreign Leader Visits Burnham, UK's New Prime Minister Guess who?... None other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has touched down in the UK for his meeting with new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. "Volodymyr, you are the first head of state or government I have congratulated since taking office as Prime Minister. And that is no coincidence. It is inten...

Erdogan's Ottoman Gambit: Turkey Prepares For New Regional Order - Erdogan's Ottoman Gambit: Turkey Prepares For New Regional Order Authored by Chris Macintosh via InternationalMan.com, Turkey is simultaneously dumping US Treasuries, deepening Russia’s energy embrace, rolling out a tax regime to poach capital fleeing the Gulf… and squaring off against an Israeli political class that now speaks openly of Turkey as an enemy. It’s strategic. Turkey...

Kazakhstan Restarts CPC Oil Exports After Week-Long Black Sea Shutdown - Kazakhstan Restarts CPC Oil Exports After Week-Long Black Sea Shutdown Kazakhstan has resumed crude exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) on Monday after the operator reopened its Black Sea marine terminal and resumed accepting crude from producers following a week-long suspension triggered by drone attacks, Kazakhstan’s Astana Times reported.  Two tankers were loa...

As chips sell off, rattled investors should heed this Cisco Systems lesson from the last millennium - The market should recover its poise within the next few days, says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.

‘Picks and shovels’ trade comes unstuck as AI hardware stocks plunge on competitive threat from China - Asian stocks sold off sharply on Tuesday amid reports that China is now capable of manufacturing DUV lithography machines.

How the fight over Cracker Barrel’s logo marked the beginning of the end for its CEO - Cracker Barrel must decide between appealing to its most loyal diners or potentially alienating them by breaking from its roots.

Leveraged ETFs are booming in 2026. But they’re also being shut down at a record pace. - Exchange-traded funds designed to make magnified bullish and bearish bets on swings in stocks and other areas of financial markets are closing down at a record pace.

My financial adviser is against a withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is he making a mistake? - “His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets.”

‘She is on Medicaid’: My sick friend pleaded with me to be her executor. Can I decline after she dies? - “She is in poor health and owns a home with a reverse mortgage that has been used to help pay for her caregivers.”

‘I’m in my peak earning years’: I’m working beyond 70. Will that help increase my Social Security? - “I plan to retire at the end of my 70th year and transition to Medicare.”

Actor Orlando Bloom tries again to sell Malibu beach house — now for $10 million - Hollywood star Orlando Bloom is making another attempt to sell his longtime Malibu beach mansion—relisting the property at a big discount, just a few weeks after it was taken off the market.

Nvidia’s potential new deal with OpenAI would revive a spooky tech-bubble habit, analyst warns - Investors are fretting over a report that Nvidia could backstop an OpenAI data-center lease, in what would be the largest such arrangement yet.

‘Time will tell whether that was a good bet’: My adviser got me a full SpaceX IPO allocation. Was I lucky? - “Investors frequently receive only a small fraction of the shares they request — if they receive any at all.”

Blurred front lines: Trump to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars collide - Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting comes as the U.S war against Iran and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine have threatened to overlap in recent days.

Coca-Cola tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year outlook as demand for drinks climbs - Coca-Cola stock has risen 19% this year, outstripping the gains of the S&P 500.

UPS beats earnings expectations, raises full-year guidance - UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

Nasdaq futures fall as chipmakers slide once again; investors await earnings blitz: Live updates - S&P 500 futures drop. Investors are bracing for a big week of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting.

Analysis: Kevin Warsh's Fed press conference will be revealing even without a rate hike - Warsh will reveal how he weighs energy shocks, AI-driven price pressure, the Fed's task forces and pressure from Trump.

Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk - Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.

Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced labor justification - U.S. trading partners have rejected the forced labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating.

Kevin Warsh has homed in on three key phrases. How Fed watchers interpret them - In five public appearances, Warsh has used the phrase "family fight" 13 times, returning to "first principles" 11 times and "inflation is a choice" for the Fed six times.

Trump plans generic drug tariffs from 2028 with two-year delay testing U.S. onshoring push - The latest tariff salvo underscored Trump's goal of reshoring low-cost drug production, but displacing established suppliers like India won't be easy.

Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008 - Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere.

China's June net gold imports via Hong Kong up from year ago, down from May - By Ashitha ShivaprasadReutersMonday, July 27, 2026 China's net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled year-on-year in June, but slipped over 5% ​from the previous month, data from Hong Kong's Census and Statistics ‌Department showed on Monday. The world's top gold consumer imported a net 50.679 metric tons of gold via Hong Kong in June, compared with 53.674 tons in ​May and 19.366 tons in...

Maharrey, Casey demolish Bessent's assurance about Fort Knox gold - 11:59a ET Friday, July 24, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Mike Maharrey of Money Metals Exchange and International Man's Doug Casey today demolish Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent assurance that everything is fine with the U.S. gold reserve at Fort Knox, despite the demands President Trump and adviser Elon Musk made for a full audit as the second Trump administration began.  ... Di...

Venezuela's new regime sees a chance to recover country's gold in London - Why Venezuela Can't Access $4 Billion in GoldThat Could Help With Earthquake Recovery By German PadingerCNN, New YorkFriday, July 24, 2026 It's a fight for control over a stash of gold locked away in one of the world’s largest and most secure vaults, but this is no 18th-century pirate novel or bank heist movie. It's the situation facing the Venezuelan government as it attempts to navigate its w...

China's gold imports surge after slump in international prices - By Yihui XieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaThursday, July 23, 2026 Chinese gold imports rose to a two-year high in June, underscoring resilient demand in the world's biggest bullion market after a plunge in international prices. Overseas purchases rose a third month to about 173 tons, according to the latest customs data, the highest mark since March 2024. Cheaper prices and...

Alasdair Macleod: Gold and silver in wartime - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, July 24, 2026 Some analysts tell us that gold goes down in war. This is rubbish. Otherwise, why would countries in the past have suspended their gold standards at wartime? There are some specious arguments being advanced for the lacklustre performance of gold and silver in recent weeks, and the argument above is just one of them. But what makes curre...

Korean KOSPI Crashes 10.8% Today, -34% in 25 Days, after 300% Spike, as Consensual Hallucination Fades - Amid general chipmaker bloodbath, SK Hynix and Samsung, which make up half of the index, crashed even more.

How Massive AI Data Center Investment Pushes the Economy & Prices: See Durable Goods Orders - Orders for computer & electronic products; electrical equipment & components; machinery incl. power generation equipment; fabricated metals products; and core capital goods – all surged.

Long-Term Treasury Yields Jump as Bloodied Bond Market Gets Edgier about Inflation & the Massive New Debt - During the last debt scare, the 10-year yield hit 5%, and the floodgates of demand opened. Now the debt is $6 trillion bigger; no guarantee 5% will open the floodgates again.

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, ...

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

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

The Conundrum Of Bitcoin Legal Tender Laws - Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s laser-eyed President, shocked the world at the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami when he announced that bitcoin would become legal tender in his country. A few days later, ...

Bitcoin drops as South Korean stocks tumble, Senate shelves crypto Clarity Act - BTC shed 2% as South Korea's Kospi plunged 11% and the U.S. Senate shelved the Clarity Act, leaving the market facing a pivotal Fed decision on Wednesday.

1inch opens Aqua liquidity protocol across 13 chains - Liquidity providers can keep assets in their own wallets, using one balance to back multiple positions without splitting capital across different pools.

Perpetuals tied to SK Hynix hit by flash crash to $900 on Hyperliquid - Perpetual futures on the South Korean chipmaker's American depositary receipts plunged 20% in one minute before quickly rebounding above $1,000.

BitMEX and BitMart may be first casualties of crypto trading slump - Trading volumes across major centralized platforms fell down to $1.05 trillion, marking the quietest stretch of activity for the digital asset market in over two years.

Inside the CME and CFTC’s battle over onchain perpetual futures - Weeks ago, the U.S. CFTC opened the gates for crypto perps with its first listing approval, but major derivatives player CME is fighting back against what it sees as a diversion from the law.

Hong Kong’s central bank puts a number on lenders' quantum preparedness. It's very low. - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published a whitepaper on the quantum preparedness of Hong Kong’s banking industry and its first Quantum Preparedness Index.

Live updates: Bitcoin's next move hinges on breakeven wall at $68,500; Nasdaq futures wilt - It's a risk-off day. Still, bitcoin is holding better than Nasdaq and Asian equity markets.

Bitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea’s Kospi plunges 10% -
U.S. Senate puts off crypto Clarity Act for now as it focuses limited bandwidth elsewhere - The majority leader is pursuing floor time for unrelated bills as the crypto industry waits for its policy effort to get its chance for votes.

Kalshi, Polymarket win pause against Minnesota's prediction market ban - A federal judge ruled that Minnesota's law criminalizing prediction markets would probably violate the federal Commodity Exchange Act.

Sen. Jon Husted Backs the CLARITY Act as Odds of Passage Slip to 30%: Here’s What He Said - U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) publicly backed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on July 28, arguing the bill is essential for U.S. leadership in digital assets, even as the legislation’s odds of becoming law in 2026 have slipped to just 30%. Husted Joins the Chorus of Senate Backers Husted, who was appointed to the […]

Kenya Cuts Stablecoin Capital Rule 40% to $2.32M as Global Issuers Weigh Entry - Kenya’s National Treasury reduced the paid-up capital requirement for stablecoin issuers by 40% to approximately $2.32M to encourage entry into its rapidly growing crypto market. Broad Oversight for Central Bank Kenya has reduced the minimum paid-up capital required for stablecoin issuers by 40% to about $2.32 million (300 million Kenyan shillings). The revised threshold, published […]

Argentina’s Banking Groups Are Quietly Building Peso Stablecoins for the Institutional Market - Local reports indicate that while the central bank maintains a ban on banks offering crypto services, two banking holding groups are preparing to offer digital peso stablecoin alternatives for businesses that would take advantage of the perks associated with programmable money. Digital Peso Stablecoins in Development in Argentina While dollar-pegged stablecoins, like USDC and USDT, […]

IMF Sounds the Alarm: Why Brazil’s Booming Crypto Market Needs Urgent Oversight - In its most recent Financial System Stability Assessment report, the IMF acknowledged the massive scale of the Brazilian cryptocurrency market, with cross-border crypto flows surpassing traditional alternatives. The report calls for full implementation of AML/CFT measures to plug compliance holes in an incomplete regulatory framework. IMF Acknowledges Size of Brazil’s Crypto Market, Calls for E...

Bitcoin Slides Under $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an Hour - Bitcoin fell back under $64,000 on July 28 as roughly $100 million in leveraged positions were wiped out across the crypto market inside 60 minutes, marking the third time this week traders have been flushed out around that level. Bitcoin’s Third Break Below $64,000 This Week The $64,000 level has become a battleground of sorts […]

Today in Supreme Court History: July 28, 1880 - 7/28/1880: San Francisco prohibits operation of laundires in wood buildings, "without having first obtained the consent of the board of… The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 28, 1880 appeared first on Reason.com.

RIP Lou Koller, a Hardcore Punk Hero and Free Speech Champion - Remembering the lead singer for the iconic band Sick of It All.

Brickbat: Waiting on Hold - Brian Hurton died alone in East Kilbride, Scotland, after calling 999 twice, complaining of severe breathing problems. Dispatchers told him… The post Brickbat: Waiting on Hold appeared first on Reason.com.

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Justices Kagan and Barrett on the SCOTUS Leaks - All nine justices are frustrated by leaks yet confidential information somehow keeps leaking.

My New UnPopulist Article on Why "Court-Packing is a Dangerous Gambit Best Avoided" - It responds to a creative court-packing proposal put forward by Andy Craig.

Justice Kagan Understands The Conservative Legal Movement - For the Court's conservatives, there is a "playbook" that has nothing to do with Trump.

Second Circuit Reinstates Death Penalty Charges in Buffalo Supermarket Federal Murder Trial - From today's decision in U.S. v. Gendron, by Judge Richard Sullivan, joined by Judges Joseph Bianco and Alison Nathan: Payton… The post Second Circuit Reinstates Death Penalty Charges in Buffalo Supermarket Federal Murder Trial appeared first on Reason.com.

The Democrats Have a Socialism Problem - Plus: the DSA's policy agenda, Trump hits pause on Iran, and deregulating peptides

The Peptide Gray Market Is Already Here. The FDA Is Just Catching Up. - A key FDA advisory committee vote could bring clarity to the biohacking and alternative medicine world.

Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Is a (Another) Slush Fund - If Trump’s settlement stands, future presidents will have a roadmap for turning lawsuits into spending programs and political grievances into taxpayer-financed payouts.

There and Back Again: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The House’s amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a great improvement over the Senate’s version. However, the bill is still filled with policies that won’t help, but rather harm, the housing market.

After the Castro Tyranny, Cubans Should Lead Their Transition to Freedom - When and if the Cuban dictatorship finally collapses, it would be best to let Cubans themselves determine their return to freedom.

A Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Be Expensive and Ineffective - When the federal gas tax comes up for reauthorization in 2028, Congress should simply let the gas tax expire.

The SEC Throws in the Towel on Gag Orders - Facing an increasingly speech-friendly Supreme Court, the SEC reluctantly–and belatedly–decides to stop censoring its victims.

Constitution Enforcement: 6 Ignored Steps That Actually Work - The founders knew exactly what it takes to deal with unconstitutional power. How that gets done? It’s built on their experience and tactics against the British empire. On this Episode - it’s 6 steps that actually work as the real enforcement mechanism for the constitution. They come right from the American Revolution, backed by the ultimate check - the duty of self preservation The post Constit...

Constitution: The REAL Reason it Even Exists. - The founders knew - freedom cannot exist with a government - that doesn’t have strict rules, a clear line in the sand that it’s not allowed to cross. In other words, when government determines the extent of its own power. On this episode, how lessons learned in the American Revolution gave birth to the written constitution. And more importantly, the real reasons it exists - that the government-...

The Foundation of the Constitution: Top-5 Principles from the American Revolution - Thomas Jefferson called the 10th Amendment the "foundation of the Constitution," and for good reason too. It enshrines many of the radical principles that sparked the “real American Revolution” in the years before the War for Independence. The post The Foundation of the Constitution: Top-5 Principles from the American Revolution appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Missed EFF's Livestream with Adam Savage and iFixit? Listen Here! - EFF’s first EFFecting Change livestream was all the way back in July of 2024. Maybe you've caught each stream, or maybe you’ve only caught a few. Or maybe you’re like me and prefer to listen to conversations like these on your daily commute! Either way, if you want to stay on top of these monthly conversations, you can now subscribe to our new podcast feed for EFFecting Change—starting with our...

Hundreds of Drone-as-First-Responder Programs Could Soon Be Launched Across the Country - Police departments across the country are lining up to launch drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, and hundreds have cleared a necessary hurdle toward making deployment a reality, expanding aerial surveillance and data collection even in areas patrol officers typically can't reach. As of February 2026, over 1,000 public safety agencies—including police, fire, and other emergency management...

The Fourth Circuit Says Border Agents Can Search Your Phone By Hand, No Suspicion Required - Legal intern Suzanne Castillo was the principal author of this post. The Fourth Circuit issued a disappointing opinion in U.S. v. Belmonte Cardozo, a case in which EFF filed an amicus brief, alongside the national ACLU, its Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia affiliates, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). We argued that electronic device searche...

Victory! Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches of Property - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, in a landmark decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled unanimously 7-0 in favor of the Punxsutawney and Pitch Pine hunting clubs in their […] The post Victory! Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches of Property appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services - BOSTON—Can the government withhold aid from children because of their parents’ exercise of a constitutional right? That’s the question two Massachusetts families are asking the […] The post Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Takes Up Alaska Bush Pilot’s Fight to Save His Plane From Forfeiture Over a Six-Pack of Beer - For more than a decade, the state of Alaska has been trying to permanently forfeit Ken Jouppi’s $95,000 airplane after he transported a passenger carrying […] The post Supreme Court Takes Up Alaska Bush Pilot’s Fight to Save His Plane From Forfeiture Over a Six-Pack of Beer 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 ...

WY: GOA Endorses 30+ Pro-Gun Candidates Across Wyoming - See GOA’s list of pro-2A candidates before the upcoming August 18 primary Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse the following candidates in Wyoming’s Republican primary on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: **Click on any image above to download full size graphic for sharing** To find your legislative district, click the button below; cross-reference your district with the list above … Read more

Gun Owners of America Gun Giveaway Official Rules - Gun Owners of America GOALS 2026 Giveaway OFFERED ONLY TO LEGAL U.S. RESIDENTS AGED 18 YEARS OR OLDER, WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO OWN A HANDGUN UNDER ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. 1. ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. residents age 18 years or older, who are eligible to own and lawfully receive a handgun under federal, state, and local laws, and who enter the … Read more

Gun Owners of America Sues U.S. Virgin Islands Over Unconstitutional Ban on Nonresident Right to Bear Arms - Gun Owners of America Sues U.S. Virgin Islands Over Unconstitutional Ban on Nonresident Right to Bear Arms   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 20, 2026  CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Virgin Islands’ prohibition on nonresidents exercising their Second Amendment rights.  The lawsuit argues the USVI ...

BitMEX to shutter after 11 years - HDR Global Trading Limited, BitMEX’s owner and operator, has decided to close the cryptocurrency exchange following a strategic review of the business and crypto industry.

Banco Popular CEO to retire - Puerto Rico’s largest lender is moving its CFO, Jorge García, into its chief executive role when Javier Ferrer exits the bank Aug. 31.

Democrats grill CFPB nominee over CapOne, staff-cut plan - Capital One executive Brian Johnson weathered a testy exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over potential conflicts of interest. Johnson said the CFPB has “deficiencies” but is “capable of great good.”

Upstart nabs conditional bank charter - “We've been challenged extensively throughout the process, and that's exactly what should happen when an institution is seeking the privilege of becoming a national bank,” an Upstart executive said.

OCC rejects Wise’s trust charter application over ‘deficiencies’ - The British fintech said it plans to submit a new application for a U.S. trust charter under a Genius Act framework.

Warsh and Peace: Iran tensions, bond market complicate Fed outlook - Heading into this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the Fed's core indicators are painting a different picture of the economy than real-time measures, injecting more uncertainty into Wednesday's FOMC meeting than usual.

RIAs lose 5% of AUM a year. Here's how to win it back - Research from Cerulli Associates indicates that marketing and referrals are the best ways to bring in new clients. Yet few firms devote much time or money to either.

Rent fintech Flex is latest firm to ask for a bank charter - The parent company behind Flex Rent submitted applications to state and federal regulators for an industrial loan charter and deposit insurance.

One bank's pitch to potential depositors: Do well and do good - Climate First Bank's fast-growing loan portfolio is creating the need for additional funding. In response, the Florida bank is rolling out a checking account that pays a high yield and also sends money to a nonprofit organization chosen by the customer.

Second-lien issuance expected to reach $41 billion this year - So far this year, the volume of closed-end second and home equity line of credit securitizations is near last year's $29 billion, Bank of America Securities said.

AI and the global economy: implications for central banks - by Iñaki Aldasoro, Leonardo Gambacorta, Enisse Kharroubi, Matthias RottnerThe AI boom is driving a large, increasingly debt-financed investment surge and boosting trade and equity markets, generating sizeable terms-of-trade and wealth effects that differ across countries. The productivity payoff from AI, though potentially large, remains uncertain and uneven, across both sectors and countries. ...

What drives exchange rate pass-throughs? Evidence from a non-parametric method - by Emanuel Kohlscheen, Aaron MehrotraWe provide new evidence on the drivers of the pass-through of exchange rate movements into consumer prices across four decades and close to a hundred countries, combining econometrics and random forests. Random forests are particularly useful for modelling highly non-linear relationships, as well as for identifying the relative importance of the different th...

Dollarisation and monetary control: what lessons for the rise of stablecoins? - by Boris Hofmann, Aaron Mehrotra, Jan PaulickThe emergence of stablecoins has created a new channel to access US dollar liquidity in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), similar to the historical role of foreign currency deposits, or "deposit dollarisation". This has raised concerns about the possible implications for monetary control in EMDEs. Drawing on data on foreign currency d...

Agencies issue joint statement on handling of highly sensitive information during bank examinations - Agencies issue joint statement on handling of highly sensitive information during bank examinations

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on June 8 and June 17, 2026 - Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on June 8 and June 17, 2026

Press Release: The Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas Assumes All Deposits of Small Business Bank, Lenexa, Kansas - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 17, 2026 The Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas Assumes All Deposits of Small Business Bank, Lenexa, Kansas WASHINGTON — ...

Press Release: Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Handling of Highly Sensitive Information During Bank Examinations - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 16, 2026 Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Handling of Highly Sensitive Information During Bank Examinations WASHINGTON — T...