Precious Metals and Market News

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.

Price gains for gold, silver amid friendly outside markets - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, with buying interest supported by a weaker U.S. dollar index and firmer crude oil prices. U.S. Treasury yields have also down-ticked a bit at midday.

Silver’s fair value is closer to $40, but remains supported by higher gold prices - Commerzbank - (Kitco News) - Silver prices appear to be finding a comfortable range between $78 and $80 an ounce; however, one bank sees the potential risk of significantly lower prices.

Russia has already sold 22 tonnes of gold this year amid declining ruble, rising deficits - (Kitco News) – The Bank of Russia has sold 21.8 tonnes of gold since the start of 2026 to help finance the country’s budget deficit, which had grown to $61.2 billion by the end of March, according to Russian and Ukrainian reports.Russia’s gold reserves declined to 2,304.76 tonnes as of April 1, 2026, including a decrease of 6.22 tonnes in March alone, the Central Bank reported on Monday.

Gold, silver sharply down amid upticks in USDX, bond yields - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply lower in midday U.S. trading Tuesday. The precious metals are being pressured by a rally in the U.S. dollar index and a rise in U.S. Treasury yields today.

Curious Timing: Ukraine Declares Druzhba Pipeline Repaired After New Hungarian PM Elected - Curious Timing: Ukraine Declares Druzhba Pipeline Repaired After New Hungarian PM Elected Ukraine announced Tuesday it completed repairs to the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline and stands ready to resume pumping Russian oil to Europe, a step Ukrainian officials expect will unlock a long-delayed EU aid package. The timing is quite interesting and surely not coincidental given that Hung...

Newly Elected Hungarian PM Vows To Arrest Netanyahu If He Enters Country - Newly Elected Hungarian PM Vows To Arrest Netanyahu If He Enters Country Via The Cradle Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, stated on April earlier this week that his government will arrest Israeli Prime Minister and 'wanted war criminal' Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits, as Budapest reconsiders the previous government's plan to withdraw from the International Criminal...

Oil Conundrum: Record Inventory Draws And Stable Crude Prices - Oil Conundrum: Record Inventory Draws And Stable Crude Prices Something strange is taking place in oil. Crude prices have been remarkably stable over the last week, with Brent mostly trading in the high 90s on mixed prospects for the resolution of the over 7-week conflict in the Persian Gulf, despite signs to the contrary: the second round of talks between the US and Iran has been ...

From Gaza To BRICS: The Revolt Against The Dollar Order - From Gaza To BRICS: The Revolt Against The Dollar Order Authored by Freddie Ponton via 21stCenturyWire.com, Washington spent decades marketing the dollar as the natural language of world trade, a neutral vessel carrying commerce across borders. In practice, it became the armed currency of an imperial system that bombed states into ruin, sanctioned whole societies, and reserved the...

US Drains Half Its Patriot Arsenal During Iran War, New Military Study Finds - US Drains Half Its Patriot Arsenal During Iran War, New Military Study Finds The seven-week Iran war, currently on pause due to an extended ceasefire, has raised alarm in Washington over the question of how fast the US has burned through its missile interceptor stockpile. The two-week ceasefire, having just been extended, provided an opportunity for both sides to restock and regro...

China Tests Directed Energy Beam That Recharges Drones Mid-Flight - China Tests Directed Energy Beam That Recharges Drones Mid-Flight Authored by Bojan Stojkovski via Interesting Engineering, A Chinese research team has successfully tested a wireless power transfer system that beams energy from the ground to a drone in flight using microwaves.  The setup relies on a mobile emitter that directs energy to an antenna array mounted beneath the aircra...

US Treasury Secretary Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation - US Treasury Secretary Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is essential to securing U.S. financial leadership and protecting the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, using an appearance b...

U.S. Deploys Ukrainian Acoustic Sensors, Interceptor Drones At Prince Sultan Air Base - U.S. Deploys Ukrainian Acoustic Sensors, Interceptor Drones At Prince Sultan Air Base Last month's Iranian drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia appears to have inflicted a costly toll on U.S. forces in the region. The attack destroyed a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft and damaged multiple KC-135 refueling tankers, highlightin...

Dr. Oz Says Anti-Fraud Effort Coming To 'All 50 States' - Dr. Oz Says Anti-Fraud Effort Coming To 'All 50 States' Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the agency overseeing Medicaid and Medicare, announced Tuesday that his agency’s anti-fraud effort will come to every state. During an interview at a Politico-hosted event, Oz said that every U.S. state can expect anti-fraud activities invol...

US Blocks Regular $500 Million Cash Pallets Flown To Iraq, Over Pro-Iran Militias - US Blocks Regular $500 Million Cash Pallets Flown To Iraq, Over Pro-Iran Militias In confirmation of some early reporting we featured at the start of this week, The Wall Street Journal has verified something that Iraqi officials themselves were denying just days ago: the US is blocking Iraq's regular dollar shipments in order to pressure it's Iran-backed militias. "The Trump admin...

FICO’s stock falls as Fannie and Freddie deal the credit-score company a new blow - The government-backed entities are embracing a rival type of credit score.

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.

IBM’s stock falls as software revenue underwhelms - Investors have been concerned about AI’s impact on IBM’s software and consulting businesses.

Lululemon is getting a Nike veteran as its new CEO. An analyst says that could be a problem. - Yoga-wear maker Lululemon on Wednesday said its board had approved Nike veteran Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO. But analysts said it was too early to tell if that was the right call, and said questions about Nike’s current struggles could spill over into her new job.

CSX says more businesses are shipping via rail to avoid surging fuel costs - Shares of CSX jumped after hours on Wednesday after the railroad giant raised its sales outlook for the year, as more businesses choose rail to save on fuel costs in the wake of the Iran war.

POET Technologies’ stock is rocketing. What’s behind the company’s controversial AI-powered rise. - The photonics company’s stock has run up more than 70% this week on speculation of a major hyperscaler partner, even as short sellers warn of a “tax nightmare.”

3 tests Apple’s new CEO must pass to prove he can grow the company in ways Tim Cook never did - Apple’s future rests on this massive pivot.

These investments promise high yield with bond-like safety. But what looks too good to be true often is. - When dentists start getting cold calls about private credit, you know the fad has peaked.

Flight cuts are spreading as fuel costs surge — and higher summer fares look likely - For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.

Tilray and other pot stocks soar as Trump is reportedly ready to reclassify cannabis - The move, which could open up medical research on cannabis as well as banking services for growers, follows an executive order to reclassify the substance in December.

Justin Trudeau tells CNBC that international organizations may no longer be fit for purpose - Trudeau reiterated Ottawa's call for world leaders to unite and adopt "microlateralism" where a small group of countries identify shared interests.

Tesla misses on revenue but beats on profit as auto margins jump - Tesla's stock has underperformed all of its megacap peers so far this year as global competition ramps up in the electric vehicle market.

Meta is tracking employee keystrokes on Google, LinkedIn, Wikipedia as part of AI training initiative - As part of an AI initiative that tracks employee keystrokes and mouse clicks, Meta is monitoring use of popular sites like Google, LinkedIn and Wikipedia.

Step aside Tesla, BYD: Japanese carmakers deepen their hold on India's auto market with hybrids - In the world's third-largest auto market, demand for hybrid cars is racing ahead of EVs, deepening the hold of Japanese carmakers in India.

The much-hyped great rotation out of tech for 2026 may be over already - What had been the winners as investors moved money out of technology, are themselves now lagging as growth stocks regain favor.

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.

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must ‘stay in its lane’ to maintain independence - Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

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...

Why gold-backed debit cards are gaining customers - By Daniel LibertoAssociated Press Moneywisevia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFriday, April 17, 2026 Gold's surge to record highs isn't just boosting investor portfolios. It is helping to turn the metal into a form of everyday money you can use to pay for everyday goods and services. Technology now allows consumers to spend gold with a debit card, converting small amounts into cash at the poi...

Burkina Faso wants 40% stake in gold mine after company projects up to 490,000 oz in 2026 - By Olamilekan OkebiorunBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSaturday, April 18, 2026 Australian gold producer West African Resources Ltd. suspended trading in its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday, as investors weighed a government move in Burkina Faso that could significantly reshape ownership of one of West Africa's largest gold projects. The trading halt, requested by the co...

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

Robinhood Fund Invests $75 Million in OpenAI - Robinhood’s investment fund has taken a $75 million stake in OpenAI, deepening its push to give retail investors access to private markets. The move highlights growing demand for exposure to leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms. Key Takeaways: Robinhood invested $75 million in OpenAI, expanding retail access to private AI firms. RVI targets $10 trillion private […]

Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya - Kenya’s Credit Bank has partnered with Anzens to pilot the USDA stablecoin, potentially becoming the first licensed commercial bank in an emerging market to directly mint and distribute a stablecoin. Key Takeaways: Credit Bank PLC and Anzens launched a pilot to slash cross-border payment fees to a flat 1.5%. Stablecoins now drive 43% of African […]

Coingecko Launches AI Market Intelligence Tools and Unified Partner Platform for Crypto Projects - Coingecko, the independent crypto data aggregator founded in 2014, on Wednesday rolled out a suite of AI-driven market intelligence features and a unified Partner Platform aimed at both retail investors and crypto projects seeking broader reach. Key Takeaways: Coingecko launched 3 AI tools on April 22, 2026, giving retail investors market context beyond price data. […]

South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech - South Korea’s new Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his April 21 inaugural address to plant a firm stake in the ground: the country’s digital money future runs through central bank digital currency ( CBDC) and bank-issued deposit tokens, not private stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Shin Hyun-song, sworn in on […]

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses - Paolo D’Amico of Tools for Humanity explains how the rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally breaking traditional digital security. He predicts identity management will move to the center of the internet, hence the need for stronger “trust anchors” for humans. Key Takeaways: Paolo D’Amico says AI agents will shift identity management to a central role […]

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."

Injunction Against Publicly Identifying Pseudonymous Litigants Is Content-Based Prior Restraint, - and thus presumptively a First Amendment violation (though here the presumption was rebutted by national security interests).

Fourth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Disclosing Names of Perceived Afghan Collaborators - The order came in a peculiar context—a civil lawsuit over the custody of a child born in Afghanistan—but its logic extends further.

Laura Loomer Loses Defamation Suit Against Bill Maher Over "Who's Trump Fucking? … Might Be Laura Loomer" Lines - From today's decision by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. (M.D. Fla.) in Loomer v. Maher: Plaintiff Laura Loomer is a… The post Laura Loomer Loses Defamation Suit Against Bill Maher Over "Who's Trump Fucking? … Might Be Laura Loomer" Lines appeared first on Reason.com.

Houston Irks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott by Reminding Cops To Comply With the Fourth Amendment - The governor is threatening to defund the police because of an ordinance noting that an ICE administrative warrant "does not justify a stop, arrest, or continued detention" by city officers.

No, FDR Did Not Pull America Out of the Great Depression - "The New Deal made investment in America a risky project," says economist Donald J. Boudreaux, author of The Triumph of Economic Freedom.

Brits Don't Need Government Mandates To Create a 'Smoke-Free Generation.' The Market Is Already Doing So. - With smoking rates already declining, the infantilization of future adults is unlikely to be a big win for public health.

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Secretly Funding Extremists - "The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Reports of Abuse Pour Out of Federal Immigration Detention Centers - Deaths in ICE detention have hit a two-decade high, and allegations of medical neglect and poor conditions continue to surge.

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.

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.

Citizens, Frost blame vendor after data breach claim - Both banks deny their networks were breached. Experts say the data likely points to a single vendor that was compromised.

NY AG Letitia James sues prediction market providers - James filed a pair of lawsuits against Coinbase and Gemini arguing that they violated New York's sports gambling laws.

Credit risk transfers earn bipartisan praise - Credit risk transfers, a means by which banks can move risk off their balance sheets, earned considerable bipartisan support in a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing Wednesday.

SoFi enters HELOC market amid home equity surge - The addition of HELOCs at SoFi comes alongside the launch of a new advisory group, as the company heightens its focus on real estate lending.

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.

Christopher J Waller: Modernising Federal Reserve operations in the 21st century - Speech by Mr Christopher J Waller, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC, 21 April 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 ...