Precious Metals and Market News

Antalpha moves to take $100 million profit on massive Tether Gold bet as demand for digital bullion continues to rise - (Kitco News) – Fintech company Antalpha, which bet big on gold last year when they entered a massive position in Tether Gold (XAUt), appears to be ready to lock in its nine-figure profit windfall on the yellow metal.Back in September, the firm purchased $241 million worth of XAUt, representing 1.8 tonnes of physical gold, at an average price of $3,693 per ounce. After gold prices skyrocketed in...

Private credit risks could trigger prolonged economic downturn, supports higher gold price - Unicus Research - (Kitco News) - Don’t expect gold prices to fall anytime soon, as risks building in private credit markets threaten to spill over into the broader global economy and boost gold demand once again, according to one market analyst.

No longer outrageous: Gold now has a path to $10,000 by 2029 - Capitalight’s Schieven - (Kitco News) - A few years ago, the idea of gold prices going to $10,000 was seen as ridiculous, but now it is looking like a real possibility as global debt continues to create deepening structural shifts in the geopolitical landscape, according to one market strategist.

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens US bond market as gold eyes $6,000 - (Kitco News) - As the Strait of Hormuz enters its 11th day of closure, the true battleground may not be in the Middle East, but within the U.S. Treasury market.

Gold, silver down on profit taking, firmer USDX - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower near midday Wednesday, on some profit-taking pressure from the shorter-term futures traders.

As high gold prices become the baseline, mining equities are poised to outperform in 2026 – VanEck’s Casanova - (Kitco News) – As gold prices continue to trade near all-time highs above $5,000 per ounce, miners are generating record margins and free cash flow, and with all-in costs below $2,000 per ounce, the sector is positioned to outperform once again this year, according to Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals at VanEck.

Gold prices see some selling pressure as US CPI rises 0.2% in February - (Kitco News) - The gold market is struggling to hold the line near $5,200 as investors continue to focus on stubborn inflation, which could force the Federal Reserve to maintain its neutral monetary policy longer than expected.

Bitcoin March 11 daily chart alert - Choppy and sideways trade continues - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, March 11—March bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early U.S. trading Wednesday. Some chart consolidation is featured amid sideways and choppy trading.

Gold market analysis for March 11 - 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.

Price pressure on gold, silver; U.S. CPI on deck - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Wednesday, on some profit-taking pressure from the shorter-term futures traders, just ahead of a key U.S. inflation report.

China's De-Dollarization Push Meets Washington's Defense Of The Dollar - China's De-Dollarization Push Meets Washington's Defense Of The Dollar Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the foundation of the global financial system. It dominates trade settlement, anchors central-bank reserves, and underpins international financial networks such as SWIFT. That status has given Washington enormous...

Israel-Slamming GOP Candidate Dominates Youth Vote In Florida Governor Race - Israel-Slamming GOP Candidate Dominates Youth Vote In Florida Governor Race In the latest indication of a sea change in US politics, a Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate who's made opposition to US support of Israel a cornerstone of his campaign is winning the young-GOP vote by a wide margin. Combining social media savvy with oratorical flair, the Georgetown dropout-turned-...

Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked To Reduced Dementia Risk - Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked To Reduced Dementia Risk Authored by George Citroner via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A daily cup of coffee or tea may do more than wake you up - it could also help keep your brain sharp as you age. Coffee, like this? suwijaknook6644689/Shutterstock New research tracking hundreds of thousands of people over decades suggests that ...

AG Bondi Moves To Secure Military Housing After Threats, Joining Other Trump Officials - AG Bondi Moves To Secure Military Housing After Threats, Joining Other Trump Officials Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly moved into heavily guarded housing at a military base in the Washington area after receiving multiple threats. Several sources familiar with the situation say the threats came from drug cartels as well as political critics, prompting the relocation. Bo...

AI Won't Fix America's Looming Debt Crisis - AI Won't Fix America's Looming Debt Crisis Authored by David Youngberg via TheDailyEconomy.org, Last month, Congress sparred with the president over a partial budget, but with few real cuts, America’s slow march toward an epic debt crisis went on undeterred. With over $38 trillion in debt and interest payments exceeding defense or Medicare spending, one would expect lawmakers to c...

Moody's Cuts New York City's Rating Outlook Despite Mamdani Protests - Moody's Cuts New York City's Rating Outlook Despite Mamdani Protests The only surprise is that the move came so late.  With New York City facing a historic fiscal crisis courtesy of its new mayor, late on Wednesday Moody’s lowered its outlook on New York City to negative, citing the “sizable and persistent” budget shortfalls it’s facing. The move, which usually precedes a ratings...

Hudson River NJ-NY Rail Tunnel Faces New Halt Without Federal Funds - Hudson River NJ-NY Rail Tunnel Faces New Halt Without Federal Funds Construction on the planned $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River could halt again within two to three months unless federal funding resumes, the project’s developer warned last week, according to Bloomberg. The project, led by the Gateway Development Commission, would build a new rail tunnel linking New ...

No, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Inflation - No, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Inflation Authored by Anthony Watts via ClimateRealism.com, In The New York Times (NYT) article “Is Climate Change Making Inflation Worse?,” writer Lydia DePillis suggests that extreme weather linked to global warming is quietly raising the price of everyday goods like food, electricity, and insurance. The framing is, at best, m...

Watch: The Moment LA Street Mob Storms Luxury Apartments - Watch: The Moment LA Street Mob Storms Luxury Apartments A group linked to a late-night street takeover forced its way into a luxury downtown Los Angeles apartment tower early Sunday, fighting with staff and leaving shattered glass and overturned furniture behind, according to police and video of the incident, according to the NY Post. The disturbance happened around 3 a.m. at the...

Years After The Pandemic, Younger Students Still Have Far To Go In Reading, Report Says - Years After The Pandemic, Younger Students Still Have Far To Go In Reading, Report Says Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, Reading levels in early elementary school grades have remained fairly stagnant since the COVID-19 pandemic, a national education assessment and research organization revealed this week. A new policy brief from NWEA, formerly the Northwest Evalua...

Dow futures down more than 500 points as Brent crude again tops $100 a barrel - Stock futures tumbled after hours on Wednesday, building on earlier losses for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as crude-oil prices pressed higher.

Why the IEA’s largest-ever release of oil reserves is pushing up crude prices - The largest-ever release of oil from the International Energy Agency’s emergency stockpiles lifted prices for the commodity up by nearly 5% on Wednesday.

Salesforce makes a big splash in the debt market so it can quickly buy back 14% of its stock - The software giant will conduct $25 billion worth of accelerated share repurchases after management previously signaled that the stock is too cheap.

The next 7 days in Iran will determine if we face stagflation or a total global recession - Your portfolio probably isn’t ready for the Iran conflict’s escalation.

Petco is leaning on services, fresh food and pet tarantulas — and it is paying off - Shares of Petco Health & Wellness jumped after hours on Wednesday after the pet-supplies retailer said it expects sales to rebound this year, as efforts to overhaul its store selections and lean more into services like dog grooming and training are starting to pay off.

Uber’s stock rises as new Amazon robotaxi partnership is ‘a positive surprise’ - Amazon’s Zoox still needs regulatory approval to use its custom-built robotaxis for commercial service

Oracle’s stock surges. Here’s how it finally left the AI penalty box. - Oracle is benefiting from its new bring-your-own-chip policy, which helps protect margins as the company wins more cloud business.

‘I didn’t ask a man to rear-end my car’: Social Security is replacing my disability benefits. Will the fund run out of money? - “I didn’t ask a man to rear-end my car at a red light.”

‘I have lost nearly everything’: My mother’s trustee changed her $1 million will and my attorney fleeced me. What can I do? - “My attorney, who described himself as a minister doing ‘God’s work,’ had me sign a 40% contingency agreement.”

As Starbucks’ Howard Schultz heads to Miami, here’s a list of other billionaire business leaders moving to Florida - A few Big Tech execs have also headed to the Sunshine State in recent months

Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as reserve release plans fail to ease Iran war-led supply worries - The IEA said Wednesday that its 32 member countries would release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.

Trump administration launches Section 301 trade probes into Mexico, China, EU, others - The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, said President Trump was not authorized by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, IEEPA, to impose tariffs.

Plans for record emergency oil release signal Middle East war could drag on for months - The degree to which the IEA acted is being interpreted that the conflict could continue for many weeks, said analysts.

Dow futures tumble more than 400 points as oil prices continue their ascent amid Iran war: Live updates - Investors remained wary of the impact of the U.S.-Iran war on oil prices throughout the day.

Private credit could be the next crisis on Wall Street. How worried should investors be? - Goldman Sachs said roughly 80% of the direct lending market is held in vehicles that typically don't allow investors to redeem capital on demand.

U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace - For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected - The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway - Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

Kevin Warsh faces an economic 'perfect storm' as he waits to take over as Fed chair - Warsh faces a potential buzzsaw in the form of a Hobson's choice between fighting inflation and supporting the labor market.

Gas prices pass $3.50 per gallon to highest level since 2024 amid U.S.-Iran war - Prices are up 21% from a month ago with the oil market roiled by the U.S.-Iran war.

'Ship of Gold' treasure hunter released from prison as 500 coins remain missing - By John SeewerAssociated Pressvia ABC News, New YorkTuesday, March 10, 2026 A former deep-sea treasure hunter who made one of the great shipwreck discoveries in American history and spent more than a decade in jail after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of some of its missing gold coins is now out of prison, federal records show. The treasure hunter, Tommy Thompson, who in 1988 located what...

Hong Kong and Singapore square off in race to become world's gold trading hub - By Kevin LiSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongSunday, March 8, 2026 Hong Kong and Singapore have crossed swords over their ambitions to be the world's gold trading hub, but experts say Hong Kong holds an advantage over its Southeast Asian rival, citing its access to mainland China's robust market. As Hong Kong pushes ahead with measures to create an ecosystem for gold trading -- highlighted as ...

The battle for the monetary metals isn't won yet, and GATA needs your help - 12:09p ET Sunday, March 8, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Given the sharp rise in gold and silver prices over the last year, most people following the monetary metals may think that the battle against the forces that manipulate the monetary metals markets has been won already. People who look closer will see that while those forces are having less success, they are still very m...

Alasdair Macleod: Gold shortages in China - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, March 6, 2026 Last weekend the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran and the week's news was dominated by another Middle East war. Markets' gut reaction was to mark down investment assets and mark up dollars.  Consequently, in the confusion gold and silver declined on the week as the dollar rallied. In European trade this morning gold was $5,090, down $230 f...

Chris Guzelian: The rediscovery of the constitutional money laws of the U.S. - Stablecoins, Silver's Surging Price, and Trimetallism By Christopher GuzelianAssociate Professor of Finance and EconomicsTexas State University, San Marcos, TexasSunday, March 8, 2026 Three months ago the market price of silver was about $48 per ounce. In early 2025 the price had been even lower -- about $30 per ounce. Yet a month before this article was written, the silver price reached a stag...

Food Inflation in America - Not good.

CPI Inflation Rose on Food & Energy Prices, even before Gasoline Price Spike. YoY still Pushed Down by Bad-Joke OER - The Bad Joke of Owners Equivalent of Rent (OER) explained.

Supply of Single-Family Homes Surges to Highest for February in 9 Years, Demand Stuck in the Deepfreeze - Condo sales plunged to a record low shared with two other months.

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 ...

German Lawmaker Pushes For Bitcoin To Become Legal Tender - In a move that could significantly influence the cryptocurrency landscape, German lawmaker, Joana Cotar, is spearheading an initiative to establish Bitcoin BTC/USD as a legal tender in the country.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - 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 ...

IMF exec board endorses crypto policy framework, including no crypto as legal tender - The principles are broad and general, with the exception of the stand against crypto as legal tender, which the IMF has repeatedly expressed to El Salvador. The executive board of the International ...

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 ...

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

Mastercard Launches New Global Crypto Partner Program With 85 Firms to Accelerate Payments - Mastercard moves to link traditional finance and crypto infrastructure through a sweeping global partner program, assembling dozens of industry players to accelerate blockchain-powered payments, remittances, and settlements across mainstream commerce networks. New Mastercard Crypto Alliance With 85 Firms Signals Powerful Blockchain Finance Shift Digital asset integration is expanding within tra...

Legal Clash Deepens as Binance Files Defamation Suit While WSJ Reports DOJ Inquiry - Binance unleashes a legal battle against The Wall Street Journal over disputed reporting while the newspaper releases a new report on a U.S. investigation tied to the crypto exchange. Binance Sues WSJ as US Reportedly Probes Iran-Linked Crypto Activity A legal dispute between Binance and The Wall Street Journal intensified on March 11 after the […]

Ripple Moves to Secure Australian Financial Services License for APAC Payments - Ripple moves to secure an Australian financial services license, positioning its blockchain payments network for deeper expansion across Asia-Pacific while tightening regulatory footing in one of the region’s most active digital asset markets. Ripple Strengthens Global Compliance Network With Australian License Plan Ripple plans to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) to expan...

Institutional Conviction Fuels Bullish Ethereum Outlook Despite Brutal Crypto Selloff - Institutional investors appear unfazed by ethereum’s sharp slide from its 2025 peak, as resilient ETP holdings, rising staking participation, and steady accumulation signal that major capital may still be positioning for a longer-term rebound. Ethereum Bear Market May Mask Massive Repricing Setup as Institutions Accumulate Institutional investors continue to maintain exposure to ethereum despit...

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Historic Market Crash Arriving as Blackrock Private Credit Time Bomb Ticks - Robert Kiyosaki warns a historic market collapse could erupt in 2026 as unresolved 2008-era risks, surging global debt, and fragile private credit markets threaten retirement savings and financial stability worldwide. Robert Kiyosaki Warns 2026 Market Crash Could Be Worse Than 2008 Crisis Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki repeated his warning on […]

Virginia's Impending 'Assault Firearm' Ban Is Logically and Constitutionally Dubious - The ban, which targets guns based on criteria that make little sense, seems vulnerable to a challenge under the Supreme Court's Second Amendment precedents.

The Reading Method That Left Many Kids Behind - Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?

The Ninth Circuit's En Banc Shadow Docket - Why can lower courts issue unexplained rulings on the emergency docket, but not SCOTUS?

Here Are 12 Bills Democrats Just Passed To Trample Gun Rights in Virginia - Some gun-rights activists are blaming immigrants, but the real culprits are Virginia Democrats.

He Was Arrested Over a Bogus Drug Tests. Now He's Suing. - Bryan Getchius was arrested, jailed, and spent seven months on house arrest before eventually being cleared by official lab results.

A First Amendment Right Not To Use AI for Evil? - Anthropic sues the federal government—and kicks off a debate about free speech for artificial intelligence systems.

Louisiana Requires 500 Hours of Training To Braid Hair Professionally. This Bill Would Increase It. - Many states have deregulated hair braiding, but Louisiana lawmakers want to tighten regulations by demanding more coursework, including on the ancient origins of braiding.

Can the Government Ban You from Telling the Truth? - Mark Chenoweth discusses the SEC’s gag rule, the power of the administrative state, and the legal battle over whether regulators can silence their critics.

War Rations - Plus: Pete Hegseth spends millions on lobster tail and rib-eye steak, oil prices go for another roller-coaster ride, no inflation increase, and more...

Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin - Is the FCC about to revive a broad reading of the Equal Time Rule—and should broadcast TV still get "special"… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin appeared first on Reason.com.

Smith v. Kind Brief: Qualified Immunity Should Not Excuse Prison Torture - Cato, joined by the American Association for Justice, Public Justice, and Due Process Institute, filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to grant review of the case and vacate the decision

The Fantasy of the Iran “Commando Option” - Special Operations Forces cannot do everything. They are a scalpel that policymakers in Washington, DC, have tended to use as a multitool. Their proposed use in Iran for seizing the regime’s stockpile of enriched uranium is but the latest idea in this trend. It is also the most reckless—an idea closer to fantasy than to feasibility.

Farm Subsidies: More, More, More - If we are to tackle the $36 trillion debt, there is no better place to start than for “strong fiscal conservatives” to cut unneeded subsidies for the wealthy. The GOP stresses personal responsibility when cutting low-income welfare, and they should cut high-income farm welfare for the same reason.

Anthropic Lawsuit Raises Serious Questions of Government Power and First Amendment Rights - The Pentagon gave a private company a choice: change your product to meet our demands or face being largely blacklisted. Such a choice is an affront to the values enshrined in the First Amendment and those that the US has represented as a free society.

Does Competition Reduce Discrimination? Evidence from College Football - These results indicate that firms with low profits stop discriminating, or discriminate less, in a bid to increase profitability.

They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. - "The dupes of other men." Noah Webster told us exactly what happens when people join a political party - they become mindless puppets of people in power. His timeless warning that "faction is death to liberty" is one we can't afford to ignore any longer. The post They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Federal Government is Not the Boss - Not just a mere good idea - but THE way to deal with unconstitutional acts. The post The Federal Government is Not the Boss appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYAL of the Revolution. - “Remember, my friends, from whom you sprang.” For 13 years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 - the Sons of Liberty laid out an uncompromising blueprint for a free people, the foundation of the revolution. What they fought for - in their own words. And the brutal question: have we remembered, or did we let this country become a den of thieves? The post This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYA...

Certbot and Let's Encrypt Now Support IP Address Certificates - (Note: This post is also cross-posted on the Let's Encrypt blog) As announced earlier this year, Let's Encrypt now issues IP address and six-day certificates to the general public. The Certbot team here at the Electronic Frontier Foundation has been working on two improvements to support these features: the --preferred-profile flag released last year in Certbot 4.0, and the --ip-address flag, n...

Government Spying 🤝 Targeted Advertising | EFFector 38.5 - Have you ever seen a really creepy targeted ad online? One that revealed just how much these companies know about your life? It's unsettling enough to see how much companies know about you—but now we have confirmation that the government is also tapping the advertising surveillance machine to get your data. We're explaining the dangers of targeted advertising and location tracking, and the late...

Copyright Bullying vs. Religious Freedom - The government should not help a religious institution to punish or deter members from inquiring about their faith. Yet, once again, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society is trying to use flimsy copyright claims to exploit the special legal tools available to copyright owners in order to unmask anonymous online speakers. And, once again, EFF has stepped in to urge the courts not to give Watch...

Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal - POTTSTOWN, Pa.—On Tuesday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to borough officials in Pottstown, urging them to stop a proposed amendment to the borough’s rental inspection ordinance. The proposed amendment would force landlords, whose tenants […] The post Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal appeared first on Institute fo...

Nonprofit Working to Help New Yorkers Fight Debt Collection Lawsuits Will Continue Fight to Provide Free Advice - NEW YORK—For years, New York-based nonprofit Upsolve, Inc., trained volunteers to give basic legal advice to New Yorkers facing debt-collection lawsuits under the protection of […] The post Nonprofit Working to Help New Yorkers Fight Debt Collection Lawsuits Will Continue Fight to Provide Free Advice appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis - Arlington, Va.—Late last Friday, State Representative June Speakman filed HB 8036 to help combat the housing crisis that is being felt across the state. Informally […] The post Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis 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 ...

SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet - SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet: Understanding the Federal Machine Gun Carveout in 18 U.S.C. § 922(o) Section 922(o)(1) generally makes it “unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun.” However, Section 922(o)(2) contains three exceptions under which “[t]his subsection does not apply.” This means that, if any one of these three exceptions is met, the general prohibition on … Read more

GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOAL - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/11/2026 GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is excited to announce that special event add-ons for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) are now officially available. GOALS brings together thousands of Second Amendment supporters, grassroots activists, industry leaders, and policyma...

Gun Owners of America Announces Brownells as Title Sponsor of GOALS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  3/10/2026  Gun Owners of America Announces Brownells as Title Sponsor of GOALS  Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that Brownells will serve as the Title Sponsor of the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS)—GOA’s premier national convention bringing together Second Amendment activists, industry leaders, and grassroots advocates ...

Nubank hires TikTok alum as marketing chief - The move comes as the Brazilian neobank seeks the OCC’s green light for a national banking charter in the U.S.

Revolut gets full license approval from UK - The company has waited more than four years for regulators to grant the license, which allows Revolut a platform for loans, mortgages, credit cards, overdraft protection and savings products.

Wisconsin credit union to buy local bank - The fifth tie-up this year between a credit union and a bank comes one day after a trade group launched a major campaign in opposition to such deals.

Upstart to apply for national bank charter - “The time is right to launch the first bank built from the ground up on AI,” Paul Gu, the fintech’s incoming CEO, said Tuesday.

Citizens charts private bank expansion - The regional bank intends to add at least five private wealth teams this year, as it seeks to differentiate with integrated service for high-net-worth clients, the bank’s president said.

Credit union strikes deal for Wisconsin community bank - Brookfield, Wisconsin-based Landmark Credit Union's planned takeover of American National Bank-Fox Cities is the second credit union-bank acquisition announced in 2026.

Mastercard boosts agentic commerce, adds crypto network - The card network hopes to increase revenue from non-card payments and is tapping two major technology trends.

These housing markets face the greatest risk of decline - Residents in more than half of U.S. counties need greater than one-third of income to successfully manage major housing costs, according to new Attom research.

Iran war could hurt Global Payments, CEO says - Cameron Bready, the firm's CEO, noted the company's clients include 12 large Middle Eastern airlines, and the closed airspace "isn't ideal."

OCC's Gould fleshes out goals for core provider review - Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said one of the early messages he is hearing from banks and supervisors revolves around an uneven playing field between small banks and their core providers, but suggested formal rules to address the problem are not imminent.

Cross-border payment technologies: innovations and challenges - Cross-border payments (XBP), particularly remittances and retail transactions, remain more costly, slower, less accessible, and less transparent than domestic payments. The continued inefficient XBP arrangements, in contrast to progress made in domestic payments using new technologies and innovative models, reflect that private actors alone cannot overcome the many market failures that hinder X...

Tokenomics and blockchain fragmentation - by Hyun Song ShinMoney is a coordination device underpinned by strong network effects: the more others accept a form of money, the more I wish to adopt it too. The decentralisation agenda of public permissionless blockchains undercuts these network effects and leads to fragmentation of the monetary landscape.

Kazuo Ueda: The new financial ecosystem and the role of central banks - Remarks by Mr Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, at the FIN/SUM 2026 "The new financial ecosystem shaped by AI and blockchain", Tokyo, 3 March 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., New York Branch, Standard Charter... - Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., New York Branch, Standard Chartered PLC, and Standard Chartered Bank

Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit  - SPEECH | MARCH 11, 2026 Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit  The following speech was delivered...

Press Release: Agencies Clarify the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities - PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 5, 2026 Agencies Clarify the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities WASHINGTON – The federal bank regulatory agencies t...