Precious Metals and Market News

Wall Street entertains every possibility after gold’s wild ride, Main Street maintains its bullish bias despite new Fed head - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street with a wide range of opinions and no consensus on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors maintained their bullish majority bias.

Don’t panic: Analysts see gold and silver’s sell-off as a healthy correction - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver’s historic selloff on Friday feels almost fitting after what has been a historic month and start to the year.

Gold, silver selloff was inevitable after January's explosive rally, but broader trend remains intact - (Kitco News) - While the headline price action in gold and silver is shocking, as prices have dropped more than 10% and 30% respectively ahead of the weekend, analysts said this volatility is not surprising because both precious metals had become significantly overextended.

Warsh as Fed chair likely less loyal to Trump, but not more hawkish, and no worse for gold – Analyst reactions - (Kitco News) – The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve doesn’t materially impact the gold price forecast for 2026 – at least not yet – but it doesn’t mean the contentious relationship between President Trump and the central bank will be resolved either, according to Thu Lan Nguyen, head of commodity and FX research at Commerzbank.

Gold faces more headwinds as U.S. inflation threat remains - (Kitco New) - Gold continues to see significant selling pressure and could face further headwinds as inflation in the U.S. remains persistent, with producer prices rising more than expected last month.

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.

Federal Judge Blocks DHS Policy To Reconsider Legal Status For Minnesota Refugees - Federal Judge Blocks DHS Policy To Reconsider Legal Status For Minnesota Refugees Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal judge on Jan. 28 blocked a Trump administration policy initiative to reconsider the legal status of the roughly 5,600 lawful refugees living in Minnesota. People hold a banner during a demonstration against the presence of federal...

Senate Passes Package To Avoid Shutdown, Gives DHS Two Week Lifeline - Senate Passes Package To Avoid Shutdown, Gives DHS Two Week Lifeline Update (1905ET): The Senate on Friday passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown, while giving the Department of Homeland Security a two-week lifeline while lawmakers fight over ICE funding.  The package, which will fund non-DHS programs throughout Sept. 30, passed 71-29.  Next, Democrats will i...

These Are The States Where Homes Take The Longest To Sell - These Are The States Where Homes Take The Longest To Sell The U.S. housing market is growing more divided, with some homes still selling quickly while others remain listed for months. High mortgage rates, strained affordability, and cautious buyers have slowed demand in many regions, forcing sellers to wait far longer than they did just a few years ago. A new study by Premier Timb...

Victor Hanson Asks: Are We Slouching Towards Ford Sumter? - Victor Hanson Asks: Are We Slouching Towards Ford Sumter? Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, In the months before the April 12, 1861, firing on Fort Sumter, there were lots of sharp divisions in the North about the proper reaction to the first seven Confederate states that had already left the Union. Not all Unionists believed that war was inevitable. Some, i...

Census Data Signals Deep Trouble for Democrats After 2030 - Census Data Signals Deep Trouble for Democrats After 2030 Democrats are staring down a demographic nightmare that could keep them out of power for years.  Fresh Census Bureau estimates for 2025 paint a grim picture for the party. While red states are growing with new residents, blue states are losing population. As a result, experts predict that House seats and Electoral College v...

Largest Power Project In US Approved For West Texas Amid Gas Plant And Data Center Buildout - Largest Power Project In US Approved For West Texas Amid Gas Plant And Data Center Buildout Authored by Dylan Baddour via Inside Climate News (emphasis ours), Texas’ environmental regulator this week issued the largest air pollution permit in the country to an enormous planned complex of gas power plants and data centers near the oilfields of the Permian Basin, according to an an...

Gov. Walz And AG Ellison To Testify At March 4 Hearing On Fraud In Minnesota - Gov. Walz And AG Ellison To Testify At March 4 Hearing On Fraud In Minnesota Tim Walz may no longer be seeking reelection as governor, but the questions surrounding the fraud that unfolded on his watch are not going away. Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are now headed to Capitol Hill to face a congressional investigation into welfare fraud in Minnesota. Both men are schedul...

House Republicans To Introduce Voting Reform Bill With Voter ID, Proof Of Citizenship Rules - House Republicans To Introduce Voting Reform Bill With Voter ID, Proof Of Citizenship Rules Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), House Republicans on Jan. 29 said they plan to roll out a comprehensive election reform bill that would set requirements for elections, including for photo IDs and proof of citizenship. Voting booths are set up at a polling plac...

Russia Insists Venezuelan Scenario Will Not Happen In Cuba: 'No Easy Ride' - Russia Insists Venezuelan Scenario Will Not Happen In Cuba: 'No Easy Ride' Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia vowed on Friday that there will be no repeat of the Venezuelan scenario in Cuba. "There has undoubtedly been betrayal in Venezuela, this is being said quite openly. Some high-ranking officials have, in fact, betrayed the president. This scenario will not work in...

Democrats Have Become The "Useful Idiots" Of Globalist/Marxist Forces Bent On Destroying Western Civ - Democrats Have Become The "Useful Idiots" Of Globalist/Marxist Forces Bent On Destroying Western Civ Authored by James Howard Kunstler, It has come into focus now and you no longer need to be perplexed, mystified, bewildered, or bamboozled by events unspooling in Minneapolis and other hotspots of Woke-Marxist-Jacobin delirium. You are seeing the infernal machine of a sponsored rev...

Kevin Warsh isn’t who investors think he is — how you can profit from their mistake - Trump’s nominee for Fed chair has been hawkish about easy money. But this president demands lower rates.

The IRS is trying to make the best of a government shutdown. Here’s how to protect your refund. - The federal tax collector seems poised to run out of funding on Saturday, just days after it started processing 2025 income-tax returns.

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.

Gold and silver’s $7 trillion wipeout delivers a painful lesson about risk - If “safe” investments like gold and silver can crash in a single day, investors need to reconsider their portfolio hedges.

Oil prices unexpectedly score first monthly gain in half a year. So what’s the next move for OPEC+? - The group of major oil producers known as OPEC+ will have to take oil flow uncertainty and an expected global supply surplus into account when they meet this weekend to discuss production targets.

Trump picking Kevin Warsh as Fed chair wasn’t enough to soothe shaky markets - A double-whammy selloff of tech stocks and metals shook markets on Friday.

‘These are college students … not NFL players.’ Deion Sanders’s new $5,000 fines for Colorado players blur the lines around professional sports. - Student fines “would be paid out of pocket, exactly like if a student-athlete gets a parking ticket on campus,” a University of Colorado athletic department spokesperson said.

‘I’m worried about cash flow’: I’m 71 with a $2.7 million IRA and $470K in stocks. Why can’t I relax? - “My home is paid for and has an estimated value of $700,000.”

My untrustworthy and selfish brother is executor of our family estate. How do I stop him from cheating us? - “I am the third trustee appointed to my late parents’ trust.”

Bond market isn’t getting everything it wants from Trump’s choice of Warsh for Fed chair - The nomination of Kevin Warsh “avoids a lot of the worst-case scenarios, but it’s still unclear what impact he will have on rates,” one strategist said.

Everything you need to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve - Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, has emerged as Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve. Here’s his background, views and why it matters.

Silver plunges 30% in worst day since 1980, gold tumbles as Warsh pick eases Fed independence fear - Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

Senate passes funding deal, but government will still partially shutdown at midnight - The deal would address concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.

Disney board expected to meet next week to decide CEO Bob Iger's successor - CNBC;s Julia Boorstin joins 'Fast Money' to talk the latest out of Disney on deciding the next CEO.

S&P 500 falls for third straight day as speculative silver trade unwinds, but ends month positive - President Donald Trump named former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh his replacement pick to take over the U.S. central bank.

Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his 'dream job' already - The NEC director, once considered a clear frontrunner for the next Fed chair, said he is fine with his current role.

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.

Alasdair Macleod: Gold and silver sell off but little has changed - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, January 30, 2026 The naysayers are crowing, saying gold and silver have peaked. This week’s volatility was certainly unnerving, a sharp lesson for whipsawed traders. But we assess the true position. Gold and silver have had a turbulent week, hitting all-time highs yet again before a sharp fall on Monday, followed by sharp falls yesterday and this mor...

Warsh knows the score about gold price suppression. Will he share it? - 11:06a ET Friday, January 30, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Is President Trump's nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, former Fed Board of Governors member Kevin M. Warsh, really a "hawk" on interest rates, as mainstream financial news organizations are claiming as an explanation for the sharp declines in monetary metals prices in the last 24 hours?  While Warsh used to...

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...

Producer Price Index Jumps on Disconcerting Spike in Services PPI. Food & Energy Prices Fall - Core goods prices rise as companies distribute the tariffs amongst each other.

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).

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

Talos Extends Series B to $150M With Strategic Institutional Investors - Talos raises an additional $45 million in a Series B extension, bringing total Series B to $150 million at a roughly $1.5 billion post‑money valuation. Talos announced a $45 million extension to its Series B, adding strategic investors Robinhood Markets, Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage alongside returning backers A16z Crypto, BNY and Fidelity […]

Friday Meltdown: Gold Loses 8%, Silver Slips Under $85 as Precious Metals Shed $7 Trillion - Gold, silver, and the whole metals market have experienced an unprecedented session, as prices have crumbled down in what analysts qualified as one of the worst days for silver and gold since 1921, wiping close to $7 trillion in market capitalization. Gold Falls Under $5,000, Silver Losses Over 25% in Brutal Session The precious metals […]

Red Day for ETFs as Bitcoin Leads Over $1 Billion Marketwide Exodus - A wave of heavy redemptions swept through crypto ETFs, led by an $818 million bitcoin exit that dragged every major asset class into outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana all followed bitcoin lower as risk appetite vanished in unison. Bitcoin Triggers Massive ETF Selloff With Brutal Outflows Across Board The crypto ETF market suffered a decisive […]

Bitcoin Price Drops to $81,000: Is the $100K February Dream Dead? - Bitcoin briefly stabilized near $83,000 after a flash crash to $81,314 wiped out $1.7 billion in leveraged positions. The crash dragged its market cap down to $1.62 trillion before a modest rebound. A Bleak End to January Bitcoin ( BTC) appeared to find its footing just under $83,000 today, hours after tumbling to its lowest […]

BGB Set to List on Kraken - This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, January 30, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced that BGB will be listed on Kraken, marking a significant milestone in BGB’s global expansion following its transfer to the Morph Foundation in September 2025. The listing on Kraken represents an […]

The Minneapolis Shootings Underline the Advantages of Body Cameras, Which DHS Has Been Slow To Adopt - A pending appropriations bill could increase transparency and accountability by requiring DHS personnel to record encounters with the public.

Virginia Democrats Advance 7 Gun Control Bills, Including a Ban on 'Assault' Weapons - They’re not getting the whole “shall not be infringed” part of the U.S. and Virginia constitutions.

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal - Modest markups, shotgun pleadings, and the Kansas Two-Step.

Conference for Arms Law Scholars - Have your paper critiqued by experts from all perspectives at the 2026 Firearms Law Works-in-Progress Conference

How Americans Are Fighting a British Censorship Invasion - A new bill in Wyoming aims to defend Americans against the U.K.’s online regulators.

The Second Amendment at Protests and Demonstrations - There's been some debate recently about whether laws banning carrying weapons at political protests and demonstrations (either by the protests… The post The Second Amendment at Protests and Demonstrations appeared first on Reason.com.

Will AI Benefit Everyone? - A Soho Forum debate on artificial intelligence's potential to deliver widespread societal benefits

State Appellate Judge on the Second Amendment and Felons - From Alaska Court of Appeals Judge Timothy Terrell's concurrence Wednesday in Ivyories v. State: I write separately to set out… The post State Appellate Judge on the Second Amendment and Felons appeared first on Reason.com.

Butt Me No Butts: Teacher's Firing for Reading "I Need a New Butt!" Children's Book to Class Overturned - A short excerpt from Tuesday's long decision by Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Anthony Lawrence in Price v. Hinds County… The post Butt Me No Butts: Teacher's Firing for Reading "I Need a New Butt!" Children's Book to Class Overturned appeared first on Reason.com.

Key Inflation Metric Hits 3 Percent, Despite Trump's Claim That Rising Prices Are 'Solved' - The new producer price index report complicates the administration's push for lower interest rates.

Tracking the Unseen Costs of "State Corporatism" - As I document, research shows that policy-driven capital misallocation can lead to lower productivity, weaker growth, and a smaller economy over the long term, even if state-backed champions don’t fail outright.

The Government's Relentless Pursuit of Herring Fishers' Money - A federal agency has forced fishers to pay the salaries of their on-boat government monitors. But no federal statute authorizes the agency to demand that money.

Friday Feature: The Hub - The Hub is an online microschool that provides community and unique learning opportunities for homeschooled tweens and teens.

Federal Tobacco Subsidies - Farm subsidies are unjust, unneeded, and unaffordable. Fraud is just one of the many reasons why they should be repealed.

Addiction, Central Planning, and the Illusion of Recovery—Why Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative Misses the Point - Real recovery will not come from another White House initiative or a better-crafted narrative about addiction, but from treating people with addiction like everyone else.

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: STOP HB 1909 – PFA Expansion Threatens Gun Rights - PFA Expansion Vote on House Floor Early Next Week The anti-gun Democrats in Harrisburg have quietly slipped through HB 1909, a bill that weaponizes Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders to strip citizens of their firearm rights — even when guns aren’t involved. The House floor vote will likely occur early next week. If this bill passes, PFAs — orders … Read more

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 ...

Wells Fargo to pay CEO Scharf $40M for 2025 - The bank credited Charlie Scharf for the resolution of seven consent orders last year, including a $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve.

Wells Fargo launches internal proxy voting service - The bank’s investment management arm becomes the second major asset manager to ditch third-party proxy advisory firms for a proprietary service.

Nubank gets conditional OCC approval for charter - The Brazilian digital challenger “will focus on fully capitalizing the institution within 12 months and opening the bank within 18 months” as it awaits green lights from the Fed and FDIC.

BNY dismissed from Epstein case, but BofA must face some claims - A judge rejected allegations that Bank of America failed to uphold anti-money laundering and know-your-customer standards. The lender, however, will face a claim that it obstructed the enforcement of trafficking laws.

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.

How a TD Bank teller laundered millions for $50 bribes - Court documents reveal how a teller used the drive-through window and work email to aid a scheme that bypassed TD's fraud defenses.

U.S. Bancorp prepares for COO's retirement - U.S. Bancorp shuffles management as COO Souheil Badran announces his retirement; Stock Yards Bancorp agrees to buy Field & Main Bancorp; Citi's wealth business hires Mercer's Olaolu Aganga for a newly created role; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

What bankers need to know about Fed chair-designate Warsh - Former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh is a relatively known quantity to financial markets, but his embrace of President Trump's agenda and the White House's own contentious relationship with the central bank make it hard to know with certainty where — or even whether — he will lead the Fed.

Flagstar is back in the black after eight quarters of losses - The Long Island-based bank returned to profitability during the fourth quarter of 2025. The results mark "a significant milestone" in the bank's turnaround plan, CEO Joseph Otting said.

Digital assets front and center amid SoFi earnings 'blowout' - The neobank was bullish on cryptocurrency and stablecoins, which could provide tailwinds as it looks to launch new products including crypto-based lending, institutional trading, and correspondent payments and settlements via stablecoins.

Money as a coordination device: some historical lessons - Keynote speech by Mr Hyun Song Shin, Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the BIS, at the 14th ILF Conference on the Future of the Financial Sector, 27 January 2026.

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%.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc.

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

Press Release: First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois ...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...