Precious Metals and Market News

Gold still has a path to $5,500 in the next 12 months - Amundi’s Portelli - (Kitco News) - Gold remains trapped in a broad sideways channel and continues to be weighed down by short-term inflation fears, driving hawkish interest rate expectations; however, one international investment firm still expects gold prices to end the year above $5,000 an ounce.

Gold, silver sell off on chart-based pressure - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in midday U.S. trading Monday. Selling from the shorter-term, chart-based traders is featured to start the trading week, as the near-term technical postures for both precious metals have deteriorated just recently.

Tokenized gold poised for further growth as World Gold Council pushes market standardization, says Gold Token SA CEO - (Kitco News) - Tokenized gold has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in the digital assets marketplace and it still has further upside potential as the World Gold Council embarks on a new initiative to standardize the marketplace, said Kurt Hemecker, CEO of Gold Token SA, the tokenization arm of MKS PAMP.

Extended ceasefire only prolongs market uncertainty, gold’s medium-term prospects strengthen while silver demand slides – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – The ceasefire between the U.S. and Israel and Iran is beginning to turn the conflict into a prolonged one, which markets don’t seem to fully grasp, and while the bull market for gold should resume once the impacts become apparent, silver’s demand picture is mixed due to persistently high prices, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts...

Bitcoin April 27 daily chart alert - Prices trending up - (Kitco News) - Monday, April 27 - April bitcoin futures prices are a bit weaker in early U.S. trading Monday, on a routine corrective pullback from recent gains.

Gold market analysis for April 27 - 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.

Modest price pressure on gold, silver as traders assess war - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are trading modestly lower in early U.S. trading Monday. Traders are weighing the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war, as well has trying to handicap this weeks batch of central bank meetings.

Gold is boring again, but that’s the point - (Kitco News) - After unprecedented attention and enthusiasm at the start of the year, the gold market has settled into a quieter phase - okay, lets be honest - it has become downright boring.

Wall Street and Main Street retreat to the fence after gold remains rangebound with central bank rate decisions on deck - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street evenly divided and uncertain about gold’s near-term direction after the precious metal’s weak week.

Gold stuck but central bank policies pose downside risks next week - (Kitco News) - Although gold continues to find initial support around $4,700 an ounce, the market remains stuck in neutral, unable to break above $4,800 an ounce, as geopolitical uncertainty continues to favor the U.S. dollar as a safe-haven asset.

40,000 U.S. Retail Stores Could Close By 2030 - 40,000 U.S. Retail Stores Could Close By 2030 UBS consumer analyst Michael Lasser told clients that a further rise in e-commerce penetration, from about 22% today to as high as 27%, could force the closure of 40,000 U.S. retail stores by 2030. The warning comes as more than 10,000 stores have closed since late 2023, and shows how the shift to e-commerce is pressuring brick-and-m...

Iran Already Scrambling For Oil Storage After Two Weeks Of US Blockade - Iran Already Scrambling For Oil Storage After Two Weeks Of US Blockade Trump's blockade is having a predictable effect on Iran's economy and oil industry, with reports that the regime is scrambling to repurpose old and rusty tankers as floating storage.  Kharg Island is hitting capacity and the results could lead to disaster for Iran's oil wells.  The regime is reportedly moving t...

12-Year-Old French Girl Collapses After Judge Releases Men Arrested For Gang Raping Her In Airbnb - 12-Year-Old French Girl Collapses After Judge Releases Men Arrested For Gang Raping Her In Airbnb Via Remix News, Two young men, both adults, suspected of gang rape in an Airbnb in the France’s Décines-Charpieu (Rhône), have been released from custody, shocking the family of one of the victims. The victim’s lawyer, David Metaxas, spoke on behalf of the victim’s relatives, who t...

Pentagon Investigates Mystery Fire At UK Base Used For Bombing Iran - Pentagon Investigates Mystery Fire At UK Base Used For Bombing Iran The US Air Force has reportedly opened an investigation into a fire that broke out over the weekend at RAF Fairford in the UK. Crucially, it is a key US-allied base hosting a US bomber unit carrying out strikes on Iran as part of Trump's Operation Epic Fury. The fire started early Sunday inside an "old or disused ...

NATO Minus US: European Militaries Won't Add Up To Deter Russia - NATO Minus US: European Militaries Won't Add Up To Deter Russia Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s European nations would need to bolster standing militaries by at least 300,000 troops and significantly boost defense spending beyond 3.5 percent of gross domestic product - at least 250 billion euros - while revivin...

Zelensky Charges Russia With 'Nuclear Terrorism' On 40th Chernobyl Anniversary - Zelensky Charges Russia With 'Nuclear Terrorism' On 40th Chernobyl Anniversary President Volodymyr Zelensky led Ukraine in a Sunday ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and used the occasion to call on the international community to take decisive action against what he called ongoing Russian "nuclear terrorism". There were various candlelight re...

Orbán Vs Magyar: Did The EU Get Played? - Orbán Vs Magyar: Did The EU Get Played? Authored by Arthur Schaper via American Greatness, Viktor Orbán, the valiant populist, the restorer of the Christian faith in Hungary, the welcome thorn in the side of the EU establishment, and the strong ally of President Trump since his first bid for office, has lost his own re-election bid. I had a feeling it would come to this. Sixteen ...

America: Land Of The (Not Really) Free - America: Land Of The (Not Really) Free Authored by Ron Paul via the Ron Paul Institute, Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump commemorated income tax payments being due by having DoorDash deliver food from McDonald’s to the White House. The delivery was intended to highlight the first year of tax-free tips. Removing tax on tips was part of the 2025 Big Beautiful Bill (BBB). As ...

OpenAI Misses Revenue, User Targets As CFO Fears $1.5 Trillion In Commitments Can't Be Paid - OpenAI Misses Revenue, User Targets As CFO Fears $1.5 Trillion In Commitments Can't Be Paid Earlier today, when previewing this week's earnings by the Mag 7 which account for over $10 trillion in market cap set to report Q1 results after the close on Wednesday, Goldman's Delta-One head Rich Privorotsky said that "Equities are being driven by one thing…AI spend", and warned that "it...

"Racial-Profiling" Or Race-Baiting? Tom Steyer's Illiterate Take On English Proficiency - "Racial-Profiling" Or Race-Baiting? Tom Steyer's Illiterate Take On English Proficiency Authored by Jonathan Turley, If you go to NASCAR to watch the cars crash, the Democratic gubernatorial race in California has been a thrilling pile-up. The recent debate saw all the Democratic candidates play the race card over a curious issue. When asked if they supported the move to rescin...

Bill Ackman is placing a bet on individual investors with dual Pershing Square public offerings - The hedge fund is giving away shares to any investor who buys five or more shares in the IPO of its new closed-end fund.

‘We believe it’s real’: My mom received a check from a class-action lawsuit. It bounced. Could this be a scam? - “Now they are deducting that amount from her account.”

SoftBank shares dive, U.S. tech stocks under pressure on report of OpenAI missing goals - SoftBank Group shares tumbled in Tokyo trade, suffering its worst single-day percentage loss in six months, after a published report that OpenAI missed several internal targets in the face of competition from rival artificial-intelligence labs.

A second China shock is hitting Europe. These stocks are most vulnerable, strategist says. - The rerouting of China’s hi-tech electronics and computer equipment will materially erode margins for U.K. and European companies, even if they erect trade barriers themselves.

Global oil contract tops $110 after reports that Trump unhappy with proposal from Iran to end war - Brent crude futures for June delivery climbed to about $111 a barrel as the endpoint of the conflict remains unclear

Supermodel Jessica Stam lists $5 million Maui estate with ocean views, airy charm - Victoria’s Secret model Jessica Stam has put her expansive Hawaii estate on the market for $4.99 million after she traded the hustle of New York for a beach paradise.

This chart shows why investors should fear for private equity more than private credit - The struggles of the nascent private-capital market, weighed down by lending to software companies whose businesses are under attack from artificial intelligence, has captured the eye of the market and the news media.

Former ‘Real Housewives’ star Yolanda Hadid relists Pennsylvania farm for $10.9 million - Former reality TV star Yolanda Hadid has relisted her family’s sprawling Pennsylvania farm for $10.88 million—several months after the picturesque property “fell out of escrow.”

California is one step closer to America’s first billionaire wealth tax — and the divide between red and blue state taxes is getting deeper - This year is shaping up to be a milestone moment for state income taxes after last year’s massive changes to federal income taxes.

Bed Bath & Beyond is seeing new life, as rare sales growth lifts stock more than 25% - Management highlights the “first quarter of significant revenue growth in 19 quarters.” But the stock is still well below its meme-stock-era highs.

GM raises 2026 guidance amid $500 million tariff refund, topping Wall Street's earnings expectations - Aside from earnings and any change to GM's 2026 guidance, investors are monitoring impact from the Iran war, tariffs and EV write-downs.

U.S. is 'being humiliated by Iran,' says Germany's Merz, as Europe's patience wanes - The U.S. is being "humiliated" by the Iranian regime, Germany's chancellor has said, as European leaders grow increasingly frustrated at the war in Iran.

Coca-Cola is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect - Shares of Coke have risen just 6% over the last year, hurt by concerns about the broader economy.

UPS beats Wall Street estimates on top and bottom lines - Package delivery giant UPS beat Wall Street estimates for its first-quarter earnings.

Tom Lee says it's 'very probable' stocks will sail past 7,700 this year - The S&P 500 closed at another record high on Monday as investors look past several headwinds, including the Iran war, according to Tom Lee.

Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision - The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.

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.

Gold prices have lost nearly 11% since the Iran war began, and reasons to buy are piling up again - By Myra P. SaefongMarketWatch, New YorkMonday, April 27, 2026 The value of gold has declined by nearly 11% since the Iran war began in late February, but opportunity in the precious-metals market for investors isn't just about that decline in prices: The rally in oil is expected to help boost gold's appeal too. "Higher-for-longer" energy prices will likely be a big growth headwind in the months...

Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is traceable and clean, but it comes from a Colombian drug gang - Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is traceable and clean, but it comes from a Colombian drug cartel By Justin ScheckThe New York TimesMonday, April 27, 2026 In the shadowy global gold industry, where terrorists, drug dealers, and dictators launder illegally mined gold into the mainstream market, one major supplier says buyers can count on its product to be clean and ethically sourced. The Royal...

U.S. trade chief urges allies to pay more for critical minerals to undermine China - By Aime WilliamsFinancial Times, LondonWednesday, April 22 2026 President Trump's top trade official has told U.S. allies they must pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside China as Washington tries to break Beijing's stranglehold on supplies. Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said American allies must be ready to pay a "national security premium" for the minerals, which...

U.S. Mint buys drug cartel gold and sells it as 'American' - By Justin Scheck, Simon Posada, and Federico RiosThe New York TimesSunday, April 26, 2026 Every year the United States Mint sells more than $1 billion of investment-grade gold coins. Each is stamped with an icon like the bald eagle, signifying the government’s guarantee, required by law, that the gold is 100 percent American. "To hold a coin or medal produced by the Mint is to connect to the fo...

Will China's deal with Australian mining giant BHP boost yuan internationalization? - Sylvia Ma and Kandy WongSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongFriday, April 24, 2026 Australian mining giant BHP's decision to adopt a yuan-denominated index for a major Chinese buyer poses a challenge to the U.S. dollar's long-standing dominance in iron ore pricing, delivering a hard-won victory for Beijing, analysts said. But while the agreement marked a breakthrough in Beijing's push to gain gr...

Two More Imploded Real-Estate Brokerage Stocks Tie the Knot: REMAX -85% from Peak, Real Brokerage -70% - Been brutal for real-estate stocks plunging from overhyped or meme-stock valuations amid thick losses, lots of debt, and a frozen housing market: Compass, Redfin, Anywhere Real Estate, eXp, and Douglas Elliman.

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US Government Sold $524 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week. Inflation to Surpass T-Bill Yields. Brutal Bond Math - The effects of Tax Day. The 10-Year Treasury yield rose to 4.31%, 30-Year Treasury yield to 4.91%.

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

Memecore Drops 15.9% to $3.43 as $830M Wipeout Pushes It out of Top 20 - Following a period of meteoric growth, the memecoin Memecore (M) saw its market capitalization plunge from $5.4 billion to $4.57 billion on Tuesday, falling out of the top 20 digital assets. Key Takeaways: Memecore (M) plummeted 15.9% to a $3.43 low on Tuesday, erasing nearly $1 billion in market capitalization. ZachXBT’s scrutiny of M and […]

Galaxy Digital Sends ETH Worth $104 Million to Bybit, Binance and OKX, Sparking Selloff Concerns - Onchain data shows two wallets linked to Galaxy Digital depositing approximately 45,000 ether across several major exchanges over a 15-hour window on April 28, raising fresh concerns about institutional selling pressure on ETH. Key Takeaways: Galaxy Digital deposited 45,000 ETH worth over $104 million to Binance, Bybit, and OKX on Tuesday. Galaxy Digital’s April ETH […]

White House Adviser Patrick Witt Teases ‘Big Announcement’ at Bitcoin 2026 - Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 that the White House will make a “big announcement” on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the coming weeks. Key Takeaways: White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said news on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, covering its operations […]

Aave Releases Technical Plan to Restore rsETH Backing as Defi United’s Coalition Expands - Aave founder Stani Kulechov published a technical implementation plan on Tuesday to restore rsETH backing across affected protocols, with execution sequences set to begin within days. Key Takeaways: The recovery runs two parallel tracks, i.e., restoring rsETH’s nominal 1.07 ETH backing ratio through tranched ETH deposits, and clearing eight Aave positions. Post-exploit analysis found that […]

Bitbank Launches 0.5% Crypto Rewards Credit Card - The two companies partnered to issue this credit card, which, in addition to being the first credit card to allow monthly payments to be deducted from crypto balances in an exchange, also offers cryptocurrency rewards in BTC, ETH, and ASTR. Key Takeaways: Bitbank and EPOS Card launched Japan’s 1st Visa credit card, allowing monthly installment […]

Why the Federal Government Can't Charge Anyone With 'Domestic Terrorism' - Federal law defines the term but there is no federal statute to charge someone with "domestic terrorism."

Brickbat: Miami Vice - A Miami–Dade County sheriff's deputy threatened to arrest a local TV reporter for asking Mayor Daniella Levine Cava a question… The post Brickbat: Miami Vice appeared first on Reason.com.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Loper Bright and Preemption - An unexpected roundabout in the Roundup case.

Why AI Isn't Like a Law Clerk - A response to Daniel Solove.

The Shooter's Manifesto Was Uncomfortably Normal - Plus: Mamdani’s city-run grocery plan, the Trump administration considers a Spirit Airlines bailout, and Iran peace talks drift without a clear endgame

By Dropping Her Criminal Probe of Jerome Powell, Jeanine Pirro Confirms Its Political Motivation - Even Republican critics of the Federal Reserve chairman's performance rejected the notion that he had broken the law by lying about the renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Is No Excuse for More Security Theater - Calls for more aggressive security measures evoke the post-9/11 security theater that brought us the TSA.

Judge Reaffirms: EEOC May Subpoena Penn's Records as to "Jewish-Related Organizations" (and Others) in Investigation of Anti-Semitic Harassment at Penn - But the judge suspends his decision pending appeal, so that the appellate court has "time to consider and decide the merits of this case, absent unnecessary procedural deadlines."

A Few Thoughts on the Chatrie Oral Argument - On the whole, a good morning for the government.

An Unnecessary Defense Budget - Identifying expensive and wasteful Pentagon programs is a start to fixing America’s expensive defense budget.

What Are the Rules for Acting Cabinet Members? - Two members of the cabinet are now acting officers, which raises both statutory and constitutional questions.

Potential Spirit Airlines Bailout Is Already Spreading - A Spirit bailout was a bad idea when it involved one airline; now, other airlines are seeking a federal bailout.

The Fed Chair Matters Less Than the Rules They Follow - Congress should be focused on eliminating much of the Fed’s discretionary authority and requiring the Fed to set its interest rate target using a policy rule, not on the media circus created around Fed independence.

American Corn Growers Have an Ethanol Problem. We Should Stop Enabling It. - Executive waivers and legislative workarounds are no substitute for real reform. Congress should abolish the entire RFS program.

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.

Congress Must Reject New Insufficient 702 Reauthorization Bill - Speaker Johnson has introduced a new fig leaf over the American surveillance state, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act. Introduced with only days to go before Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expires and the U.S. government loses one of its most invasive surveillance programs, the bill does nothing to make any of the substantial changes privacy advocates ...

The Internet Still Works: SmugMug Powers Online Photography - SmugMug is a family-owned photo hosting and e-commerce platform that helps professional photographers run their businesses online. Founded in 2002, the company provides tools for photographers to show their work, deliver client galleries, sell prints, and manage payments.  In 2018, SmugMug purchased Flickr, the long-running photo-sharing community, which added tens of millions of active hobbyis...

Act Now to Stop California’s Paternalistic and Privacy-Destroying Social Media Ban - California lawmakers are fast-tracking A.B. 1709—a sweeping bill that would ban anyone under 16 from using social media and force every user, regardless of age, to verify their identity before accessing social platforms. That means that under this bill, all Californians would be required to submit highly sensitive government-issued ID or biometric information to private companies simply to part...

Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury - WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned […] The post Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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.

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 ...

FBI: Knives Kill Three Times More Often Than Rifles -
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

Ohio’s Peoples Bank to expand in Kentucky - The sale of Citizens Bank of Kentucky’s securities portfolio will help Peoples remain under $10 billion in assets.

Customers Bank deepens ties with OpenAI - The Pennsylvania-based lender aims to “reimagine its lending, deposit and payment lifecycles” in commercial banking by handing off document collection, underwriting and other tasks to artificial intelligence.

Associated Bank CEO wants to pave ‘highway to private wealth’ - After renovations to the Midwest lender’s retail and commercial banks, accelerating growth in private wealth will be the focus in 2027, Andy Harmening said.

Sezzle eyes checking accounts - The buy now, pay later provider is exploring additional financial services, including deposit accounts, as it seeks to build a “super app.”

The quiet expansion of stablecoin exposure - Hidden stablecoin links in vendors and payments are already shaping your risk and liquidity.

Maybe the Genius Act isn't so smart after all - Regulators can compel regulated stablecoin issuers to perform AML checks and even freeze assets. But there are a lot of digital currencies out there beyond stablecoins.

Fintechs asking for, and receiving, bank charters in 2026 - There's been an onslaught of nonbank financial technology company charter applications and approvals already this year.

Four ways AI is making Citi's Services unit more efficient - A business unit CEO Jane Fraser called a "crown jewel" during the bank's first-quarter earnings call says its reaping efficiencies through virtual assistants.

OpenAI will embed staff at Customers Bank under multiyear deal - The Pennsylvania-based regional bank said it will collaborate with OpenAI to deploy artificial intelligence across its commercial banking operations. OpenAI technical teams will be onsite to build custom AI capabilities.

Treasury to review CDFIs for 'violations' - The Treasury Department will look at recipients of awards from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for "potential violations of applicable law" as the Trump administration continues its campaign against alleged abuses related to the program.

Imitation and the diffusion of innovation - by Debi Prasad Mohapatra, Vatsala ShreetiWhy would a market leader choose not to patent an innovation? We study Samsung's decision to forgo patent protection for dual SIM technology in the Indian mobile handset market.

Tap a card, pay by phone, but cash still holds its own - The use of cashless payments continues to increase globally. Credit transfers are the fastest growing cashless payment method in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), while the growth in cashless payments in advanced economies (AEs) is mainly driven by growth in card payments. Fast payments are gaining ground and are a key driver behind the growth of credit transfers in EMDEs. Fast...

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...

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru

Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio - Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 24, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tod...

Press Release: Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 23, 2026 Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio The federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly fin...