Precious Metals and Market News

Spot gold approaches session high after U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 214k - (Kitco News) - Gold prices were continuing to close in on their overnight highs on Thursday morning following the release of worse-than-expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits were above economists’ forecasts.

Bitcoin April 23 daily chart alert - Bulls have the technical edge - (Kitco News) - Thursday, April 23 - April bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Thursday, on a routine corrective pullback from recent gains.

Gold market analysis for April 23 - 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.

Gold price modestly down, silver solidly lower on bearish outside-market forces - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are modestly down and silver is posting solid losses in early U.S. trading Thursday. Weighing on the two precious metals is a higher U.S. dollar index that hit a two-week high overnight, and an uptick in U.S. Treasury yields.

Warsh confirmation hearing reveals ‘regime change’ for Fed’s approach to rates and inflation – LPL Financial - (Kitco News) – Tuesday’s confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, showed that the process will be a contentious one, and will likely extend beyond the end of Powell’s term on May 15.

Tokenized gold shines even as crypto market cap drops 40% in Q1 - Swyftx - (Kitco News) - After a solid two-year uptrend that culminated in record highs last year, Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have seen a significant decline.

Gold, silver gain on perceived bargain buying - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher near midday Wednesday but off their daily highs. Buying interest in the precious metals is supported by firmer crude oil prices. U.S. Treasury yields have also down-ticked a bit at mid-week.

Switzerland’s gold exports rise 30% as investors seek safe haven amid global uncertainty - (Kitco News) – Swiss gold exports rose 30% month-on-month in March, with shipments to Britain jumping to their highest level since December, while exports to China rose 18%, according to the latest Swiss customs data.Deliveries from Switzerland to the UK rose to 57.6 tonnes last month, up from 19.8 tonnes in February, as gold continued flowing back from the United States after last year’s massi...

Gold market analysis for April 22 - 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.

Bitcoin April 22 daily chart alert - Price trend is the bulls’ friend - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, April 22—April bitcoin futures prices are higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday and near the recent 2.5-month high.

9th Circuit Kills California's ICE Unmasking Law - 9th Circuit Kills California's ICE Unmasking Law The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals handed the Trump administration a significant legal victory Wednesday, issuing a formal injunction blocking California's No Vigilantes Act from being enforced against federal law enforcement officers. The court ruled that the state law - which required non-uniformed federal agents to visibly display i...

Trump Orders Navy 'Shoot & Kill' Iranian Boats Laying Mines, As US Intercepts Tankers From Hormuz To Indian Ocean - Trump Orders Navy 'Shoot & Kill' Iranian Boats Laying Mines, As US Intercepts Tankers From Hormuz To Indian Ocean Summary Iranian sources to Chinese state media says 'breakthrough' toward restarting US talks again could come 'tonight or tomorrow'. Trump orders US Navy 'shoot & kill' small Iranian boats amid concern over mines in Hormuz. Overnight, US military intercept...

Futures Fall As Iran Talks Remain In Limbo, More Ships Intercepted - Futures Fall As Iran Talks Remain In Limbo, More Ships Intercepted US equity futures are lower, but rapidly rising and now at premarket highs after a CCTV report that talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan may see a breakthrough "tonight or tomorrow"; still the optimism of recent days is being tested, with peace talks in limbo, software concerns reemerging and the bond market fl...

"Mo Hire, No Fire" Economy Emerges As ADP Surges With Jobless Claims Flat - "Mo Hire, No Fire" Economy Emerges As ADP Surges With Jobless Claims Flat Following the surge in ADP's weekly job additions index earlier in the week... Today we see that the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week was just 214k - hovering back near record lows... Continuing jobless claims inched back above 1.8 million Americans last week but remains near tw...

American Airline Cuts Outlook After Jet Fuel Shock Bill - American Airline Cuts Outlook After Jet Fuel Shock Bill American Airlines slashed its full-year outlook on Thursday morning, warning it could post a loss in 2026 as the Iran-U.S. war, which sent jet fuel prices soaring, adds roughly $4 billion in fuel costs. The airline now expects full-year results ranging from a 40-cent loss to a $1.10 profit, down from its earlier forecast of ...

Here's What Happened Inside Convenience Stores When Gas Hit $4 - Here's What Happened Inside Convenience Stores When Gas Hit $4 Continuing our coverage of consumer behavior shifts at petrol stations and convenience stores, the U.S. national average for 87-octane gasoline has remained above the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon level for three weeks. Goldman analysts have released a new note indicating that a majority of convenience stores are se...

European Car Sales Jump 11% As Fuel Shock Drives EV Demand - European Car Sales Jump 11% As Fuel Shock Drives EV Demand European auto sales posted their strongest monthly gain in almost two years in March, as robust demand emerged for fully electric and hybrid models. The surge in demand follows the US-Iran conflict, which disrupted energy flows through the Hormuz chokepoint. As a result, petrol and diesel prices at the pump in Europe soare...

White House Working On NATO 'Naughty & Nice' List Based On Iran War Support - White House Working On NATO 'Naughty & Nice' List Based On Iran War Support US officials are drafting what diplomats provocatively describe as a "naughty and nice" list ranking NATO allies based on their support for the US-Israeli war against Iran. Fresh reporting in Politico describes the proposal, developed ahead of NATO chief Mark Rutte's visit to Washington this month, as plac...

Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Move To Halt Wind, Solar Approvals - Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Move To Halt Wind, Solar Approvals Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Landlords in London and the south-east of the UK are openly advertising flats and rooms exclusively for Muslim tenants – a practice that directly breaches the Equality Act 2010. The listings, spotted on Facebook, Gumtree and Telegram, use phrases such as “only for Muslims”, “...

Voting Rights Groups Sue To Stop DOJ From Collecting State Voter Lists - Voting Rights Groups Sue To Stop DOJ From Collecting State Voter Lists Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, Voting rights groups filed a lawsuit on April 21 seeking to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from collecting, compiling, and analyzing state voter registration lists. As of April 1, the DOJ has sued 30 states, including Washington, for failing to turn over ...

I’m a 31-year-old architect ready to leave Austin. Does moving to San Francisco or NYC make the most financial sense for me? - “I’d be moving with my dog, Teddy, and am able to work remotely.”

A historic rally for the S&P 500 is just getting started, says Wall Street veteran who called the April 2025 bottom - Milton Berg offers plenty of reasons why the stock market continues to build on the bottom it saw a year ago.

Why ServiceNow’s stock is sliding in the wake of earnings - Investors may be taking issue with various elements of the software company’s margin forecast.

American Airlines sees fuel prices rising 45% this quarter, but travel demand keeps growing - It’s a precarious time for the airline sector, as a surge in fuel costs due to the Iran conflict is forcing carriers to cut capacity.

Energy stocks are trouncing the rest of the stock market in 2026. Why the Iran war could erode those gains from here. - Rising oil prices are putting wind in the sails of oil and gas companies — but only for so long. They are reaching levels now that could start to bite into energy firms’ bottom lines.

Why it’s the luckiest U.S. stock market in history, according to one strategist - Financial conditions are easy and the AI boom is driving the economy forward, despite war, tariffs and other headwinds, says this strategist

Avis’s stock has its worst day in 28 years, and what that means for its parabolic rally - Avis Budget’s stock chart just sent some bearish signals to suggest a hard landing is in the works.

French weather forecasting office files police complaint following suspicious Polymarket bets - Temperature readings at Charles de Gaulle International Airport rose by a few degrees in a matter of minutes .

Amex cardholders are loading up on luxury goods and premium airfares, as spending growth picks up - American Express books 10% spending growth in the first quarter.

Honeywell’s stock drops as sales miss confirms fears of Middle East shipping disruptions - Honeywell’s sales missed expectations for a third straight quarter, as the Middle East conflict resulted in shipping disruptions.

Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in Hormuz Strait - President Donald Trump said he has ordered the U.S. Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump administration reclassifies cannabis in major shift that could expand scientific research - Trump administration to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III, easing research barriers but not legalizing the drug or changing current federal penalties.

Trump's net approval rating on economy and overall falls to lowest of his two terms, CNBC survey shows - President Donald Trump's overall — and economic — approval ratings plunged in the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.

S&P 500 futures decline following another record-setting day for benchmark: Live updates - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied to new closing records on Wednesday afternoon.

American Airlines cuts 2026 earnings projections after surge in jet fuel - American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to its expenses.

These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall - Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him - But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere - Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington offering conflicting signals on the ceasefire's status.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays - U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims filing portal on Monday.

The dead asset wakes up as crypto magic makes gold pay interest - Suvashree Ghosh and Yihui XieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaThursday, April 23, 2026 Jewelers have long used a simple mechanism to protect themselves against volatile gold prices -- borrow the precious metal rather than buy it outright. It's a trick with origins in antiquity and used from the gold souks of Dubai to the bullion desks of India, allowing artisans to produce and...

James Turk: Get ready for another U.S. government default - By James TurkFree Gold Money ReportWednesday, April 15, 2026 In 1933 the U.S. government defaulted on its debt by not repaying the gold it owed. In 1965 it allowed its central bank to default on the silver it owed. These two precious metals are the money of the American Constitution. They defined the dollar as an amount of precious metal weight. Linking the currency to a precious metal is wise ...

Uganda's central bank starts domestic gold purchase program - By Elias BiryabaremaReutersTuesday, April 21, 2026 KAMPALA, Uganda -- Uganda's central bank said today it had begun purchasing gold from ​domestic producers under a program announced two ‌years ago to incorporate bullion as part of the country's foreign reserves. The first purchase was made ​on Friday, the Bank of Uganda ​said in an emailed statement to Reuters, ⁠without sharing details on the ...

Agnico-Eagle pushes into Finland with three gold deals - By Sybilla GrossBloomberg News, New YorkMonday, April 20, 2026 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. plans to spend C$3.7 billion ($2.7 billion) to acquire three gold projects in northern Finland, expanding the Canadian miner’s footprint in the Scandinavian country. The Toronto-based company will buy Rupert Resources Ltd. and Aurion Resources Ltd., and separately purchase B2Gold Corp.'s 70% stake in an explo...

Judy Shelton: Kevin Warsh and the erosion of the dollar - By Judy SheltonThe Wall Street JournalSunday, April 19, 2026 Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The vote on his confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman may hinge on the Justice Department's dropping its inquiry into whether the current chairman, Jerome Powell, testified inaccurately about cost overruns in renovating Fed headquarters.  It would b...

RTO Languishes Despite Efforts to Force it to Happen, only Minuscule Reduction in WFH since Early 2023 - The share of “full paid days worked from home” has been declining by only about 1 percentage point per year.

Did Americans Scrimp at Other Retailers to Buy Gas? Nope, not Americans. Born to Splurge - Even without gas stations, retail sales jumped, powered by ecommerce, auto dealers, general merchandise stores, and other retailers.

Pending Home Sales Still in the Deepfreeze, Drop in the West & Midwest, Tick up in the South & Northeast  - Down by 35% from 2021, by 30% from 2019, and by 31% from 2018. The housing market is in the 4th year of this relentless mess.

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

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT With OFAC and US Law Enforcement - Tether froze more than $344 million in USDT across two blockchain addresses on April 23, 2026, acting on information shared by U.S. authorities tied to unlawful conduct. Key Takeaways: Tether froze $344 million in USDT on April 23, 2026, in coordination with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement. Tether has supported over 2,300 global cases, freezing […]

Pantera Capital Urges London-Listed Satsuma to Offload $50 Million Bitcoin Treasury - Pantera Capital is urging London-listed bitcoin treasury firm Satsuma Technology to sell its remaining $50 million in bitcoin and return the proceeds to investors, according to Bloomberg. Key Takeaways: Pantera Capital is pressing LSE-listed Satsuma Technology to sell $50M in bitcoin. Satsuma raised $218M in a Pantera-backed round in 2025, with over $125M of the […]

Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization - An Ontario Liberal MPP introduced the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, a bill that would prohibit licensed online gambling operators and their marketing partners from advertising to Ontario residents. Ontario became the first Canadian province to introduce a privatized iGaming market in 2022, and the only one to date, with Alberta set to follow suit […]

TEAMZ Summit 2026: Themes, Trends, and Takeaways - This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of TEAMZ Summit 2026. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. Two days. Over 130 speakers. More than 10,000 attendees. But the most important question about any summit is not who attended – it is what they said, and whether it mattered. […]

GSR Launches First Multi-Asset Crypto ETF With Staking - GSR has launched a multi-asset crypto ETF that offers exposure to bitcoin, ether, and solana, with active management and staking rewards. The product reflects growing demand for diversified, institutional-grade crypto investment vehicles. Key Takeaways: GSR launched the BESO ETF with BTC, ETH, and SOL, adding staking and 1% fee for diversification. Core3 offers weekly active […]

Claim Over Firing for Kirk-Assassination-Related Post Can Go Forward, Court Rules - From McVeigh v. Kelly, decided last week by Chief Judge Allen Winsor (M.D. Fla.): The facts come from the complaint,… The post Claim Over Firing for Kirk-Assassination-Related Post Can Go Forward, Court Rules appeared first on Reason.com.

Prosecution for Threats to Kill Muslims (and Blacks, Immigrants, and People from India) Can Go to Jury - From U.S. v. Demeo, decided Tuesday by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell (M.D. Fla.); compare the recent "See MAGA, Shoot MAGA"… The post Prosecution for Threats to Kill Muslims (and Blacks, Immigrants, and People from India) Can Go to Jury appeared first on Reason.com.

No Libel in "Murder for Hire Conspiracy Case Results in Conviction" Headline, - even though (as the full article explained) the conviction was for attempt to commit stalking, not for conspiracy to commit murder.

Today in Supreme Court History: April 23, 1985 - 4/23/1985: Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc. argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 23, 1985 appeared first on Reason.com.

A Rare SCOTUS Case That Pitted Thomas Against Alito - Plus: Does Trump expect to lose the birthright citizenship case?

Globalization Made Howard Lutnick a Billionaire. Now He's Railing Against It as Trump's Commerce Chief. - Globalization helped make everyone else much richer, too.

Brickbat: Hard at Work - A federal judge sentenced former Baltimore City Schools Police Officer Lawrence Smith to one year and one day in jail.… The post Brickbat: Hard at Work appeared first on Reason.com.

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UCLA Students Protest FedSoc Event With DHS General Counsel James Percival - "Why'd you invite Nazis? Jew to Jew, Shame on You."

"Sotomayor Drops The Ball on Obamacare" And The Shadow Docket - A flashback to New Year's Eve 2013 in Chapter 15 of "Unraveled."

The Macro Roots of China's Trade Surplus That Tariffs Won't Reach - Conventional wisdom attributes China’s persistent current account surplus primarily to its industrial policy and export subsidies. A recent paper challenges that narrative.

Thompson v. Wilson Brief: Installing a Permanent GPS Monitor on a Boat Is a Fourth Amendment Seizure - Cato, joined by the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center, filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to grant Thompson’s petition and reverse the judgment below.

Body-Worn Cameras, Prosecutors, and Racial Differences in Criminal Justice Outcomes - BWCs seem to “provide prosecutors with more accurate information about arrests, which reduces racial disparities in incarceration and changes prosecutors’ beliefs about the sources of racial disparities in the criminal justice system.”

xAI Sues Over Yet Another Colorado Law That Threatens Free Expression - As Greg Lukianoff writes, AI is, “in an important sense, the new libraries. And if the great knowledge machines of our age are incentivized to say not what is true but what will not get them sued, we are all in serious trouble.”

Kevin Warsh’s Nomination Hearing Focuses on Affordability - The affordability crisis demands reform at the Fed. Kevin Warsh may help usher in some of those reforms.

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

A Frightful Despotism - Washington, Adams – and many others - they warned us about where parties would lead us. We didn’t listen, and the government we live under today is exactly what they described. The post A Frightful Despotism appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

📁 How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8 - When we use the internet, we're entrusting tech companies with some of our most private information. These companies have promised they'll keep our data safe. But what happens when the government comes knocking at their doors? In our latest EFFector newsletter, we hear from an EFF client whose data was given to ICE after Google broke its promise to him. JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER For over 35 years, EF...

EFF Sues DHS and ICE For Records on Subpoenas Seeking to Unmask Online Critics - Agencies Ignored EFF’s Public-Records Requests Regarding Unlawful Efforts to Locate People Who Criticized the Government or Attended Protests.SAN FRANCISCO – The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today demanding public records about their use of administrative subpoenas to try to identify their onlin...

Copyright and DMCA Best Practices for Fediverse Operators - People building the future of the social web — interoperable and decentralized — need to protect themselves against copyright liability. Like anyone who creates and operates platforms for user-uploaded content, the hosts of the decentralized social web can take preventive measures to reduce their legal exposure when a user posts material that violates someone’s copyright. This post gives an ove...

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in a First Amendment case brought by the state of Texas against Brownsville veterinarian Dr. Ron Hines. The […] The post Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in two First Amendment cases brought by the Institute for Justice, a non-profit, public interest law firm. The […] The post Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech 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 ...

The government is spying on gun owners - Send a letter to your members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation to curb FISA abuse! They don’t need to kick down your door anymore. They just pull out a credit card. Right now, the federal government is purchasing massive commercial databases packed with personal information: your location history, your browsing habits, your interests and hobbies. Anything a data … Read more

Don’t let the USPS trample on the 2A! - We need your immediate action to stop the U.S. Postal Service from sidestepping our landmark court victory and chipping away at your Second Amendment rights. We at Gun Owners of America recently scored a major win in court, forcing the USPS to overturn its nearly 100-year-old, unconstitutional ban on mailing handguns. But now, instead of simply following the law, the … Read more

Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information SPRINGFIELD, VA – Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America (GOA), has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launch an immediate … Read more

Mission Lane applies to become a bank - The startup filed the first credit card bank charter application in roughly 20 years, an observer said. The charter would allow Mission Lane to affix home-state interest rates on loans nationwide.

LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank - CEO Scott Sanborn indicated the name change has the digital bank’s moniker catching up with what the company has become.

Nicolet sells Denver locations to Sunwest - The banks did not disclose the value of the deal, set to close in the third quarter.

SC lender drills down on Atlanta area with $100.8M deal - United Community Banks’ purchase of Peach State Bank would give the acquisitive lender two extra branches and $788 million in assets from fast-growing Hall County.

Key to buy UK investment banking advisory firm - The deal to acquire Clearwater UK marks Key’s entrance into the western European market, the Cleveland-based lender said.

Why Truist is testing bill pay with Zelle - The Charlotte-based bank is hoping to bring request for payment technology into the mainstream. Early Warning sees bill pay as another use case to expand its payment network beyond its peer-to-peer roots.

Silicon Valley Bank shows there wasn't much left to its name - First Citizens finally pulls the plug on the failed bank it acquired in 2023. Also, prediction markets are keeping regulators and lawyers busy.

Allowing retroactive mortgage portability would be a dangerous error - Portable mortgages are an interesting idea in theory, and might work well, if underwritten properly. But making existing mortgages portable on a retroactive basis would be both unworkable and unfair.

First Citizens to drop SVB name, 3 years after crisis - After Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in 2023, its remains were acquired by First Citizens Bancshares, which kept using the failed bank's name and logo. At the end of 2026, that's coming to an end.

Office loan woes bite a pair of banks - An uptick in problem loans within the heavily scrutinized office sector pushed down share prices at Rhode Island-based Washington Trust and Bank OZK in Little Rock, Arkansas, even though both banks reported solid profits.

Cryptoasset service providers as financial intermediaries: risks and policy approaches - Cryptoasset service providers (CASPs) have expanded well beyond their initial roles as trading platforms and custodial service providers. The largest firms now offer a broad range of products, including yield/earn programmes, margin and secured lending, derivatives and token issuance. Some of these products closely resemble financial intermediation activities traditionally performed by banks an...

Investment funds' de facto currency risk exposure - by Inês Lindoso, Andreas Schrimpf, Vladyslav Sushko, Toma Tomov

Phil Mnisi: Empowering young people in financial decision-making - Remarks by Mr Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, at the Global Money Week Launch "Smart money talks", Ezulwini, 11 March 2026.

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

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026 - Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026

Press Release: Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 17, 2026 Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), along w...

Press Release: Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 14, 2026 Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning ...