Precious Metals and Market News

Newmont rides record gold prices to $3.1B in free cash flow in Q1 - (Kitco News) - The world’s largest gold producer continues to ride the wave of higher precious metals prices after reporting record earnings and free cash flow for the first quarter of 2026.

Wall Street is misreading inflation as bank credit surges, gold seen reaching $7,000 – Professor Steve Hanke - (Kitco News) A quiet acceleration in bank lending and money supply growth is setting the stage for renewed inflation, a risk markets may be underestimating as they focus on oil prices, rate cuts, and artificial intelligence, according to Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University.Speaking with Kitco News on April 23, 2026, Hanke said the prevailing narrative around ...

China’s silver imports surge 78% in March as investors and manufacturers scramble to secure metal - (Kitco News) – A perfect storm of surging demand from retail investors and rapid consumption from manufacturers ramping up solar panel production ahead of expiring tax rebates resulted in the largest single month of silver imports in China’s history, according to a report from The Kobeissi Letter.

Gold demand anchored in mispriced risk as China buying signals ‘dip’ opportunity - (Kitco News) - Although the gold market looks a little directionless as prices test near-term support near $4,700, it still remains an important diversification tool, and investors should see these lower prices as a buying opportunity, according to one fund manager.

Energy markets ‘anticipatory, not reactive’ as Gulf tensions mount - Rick Rule - (Kitco News) Oil and liquefied natural gas markets are moving on expectations of disruption rather than actual shortages as tensions in the Persian Gulf escalate, a dynamic that could lead to sharper price moves if supply is materially constrained, according to Rule, President and CEO of Rule Investment Media.

Gold near steady as traders await next major war event - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are near steady but near session highs near midday Thursday. Trading has been choppy the past couple weeks as traders assess the ramifications of the war on the metals markets in the near to intermediate term.

Gold and silver have upside scope, but Iran and Fed concerns will keep metals markets 'nervy' as prices test key levels – StoneX - (Kitco News) – The recent decline in long positions for gold and silver means both metals have some potential upside, but the ongoing Iran conflict and tensions surrounding the succession at the head of the Fed will keep the big money out of precious metals over the coming weeks, according to Rhona O'Connell, Head of Market Analysis at StoneX.

Despite volatility, higher gold prices drive Freeport Q1 earnings - (Kitco News) - Despite significant volatility in the precious metals market during the first quarter of 2026, the mining sector is starting the earnings season on a positive note, as Freeport (NYSE: FCX) reported better-than-expected income in the first three months of the year.

Gold prices caught between anemic growth and rising inflation in S&P flash PMI data - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to hold support above $4,700 an ounce and could see further upside as the U.S. economy faces slowing growth and rising inflation pressures.

Gold’s role isn’t to make you rich - it’s to help you survive what’s coming, says Morton Wealth CEO - (Kitco News) - For many investors, gold remains an anomaly because it produces no cash flow, pays no dividend, and resists conventional valuation models. However, for Jeff Sarti, CEO of Morton Wealth, that’s precisely the point.

Supreme Court To Decide Whether Colorado Can Deny Funding For Catholic Preschools - Supreme Court To Decide Whether Colorado Can Deny Funding For Catholic Preschools The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a significant religious liberty case that pits Colorado’s universal preschool funding program against Catholic schools’ faith-based admissions and operational policies. Earlier this week, the Court granted certiorari in an uns...

Europe Bets On Newsom To Reverse Trump's America - And Save Its Own Model - Europe Bets On Newsom To Reverse Trump's America - And Save Its Own Model Submitted by Thomas Kolbe America remains a country of high social mobility and upward opportunity—something we no longer see on today’s European continent. It may sound kitschy to many Europeans, yet its vibrant economic centers, high geographic mobility, and the flexibility of its people still create the ...

37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS To Refuse Trump's Vote-By-Mail Executive Order - 37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS To Refuse Trump's Vote-By-Mail Executive Order Authored by Chase Smith via The Epoch Times, Thirty-seven Senate Democrats sent a letter Monday to the U.S. Postal Service’s board of governors calling on the agency to refuse to implement a March 31 executive order that directs the USPS to use state-submitted lists to determine which voters may receive m...

Rep. Luna Wants Pardon For Soldier Arrested In $400K Maduro Raid Insider Bet - Rep. Luna Wants Pardon For Soldier Arrested In $400K Maduro Raid Insider Bet Federal authorities arrested a US Army special forces soldier Gannon Van Dyke on Thursday for allegedly using classified insider information from the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to place winning bets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on Polymarket - the first known instance of the D...

FAFO: Ken Griffen Fed Up With Leftist NYC Mayor Mamdani's Political Stunt - FAFO: Ken Griffen Fed Up With Leftist NYC Mayor Mamdani's Political Stunt Play foolish socialist games, and watch New York City crumble. That may be the lesson far-left NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is about to learn, as Citadel's Ken Griffin appears to be losing patience with the mayor's latest political stunt. Recall that, in a video posted last week by the NYC Mayor's Office, Mam...

DOJ Settles Surveillance Abuse Lawsuit With Former Trump Campaign Adviser Carter Page - DOJ Settles Surveillance Abuse Lawsuit With Former Trump Campaign Adviser Carter Page Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, The Department of Justice told the U.S. Supreme Court on April 22 that it has settled a lawsuit filed by former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page over alleged surveillance abuses. Page had served as a foreign policy adviser to President Donald Tr...

Iran Announces First Hormuz Toll Fees Successfully Transferred To Central Bank - Iran Announces First Hormuz Toll Fees Successfully Transferred To Central Bank President Trump has repeatedly said that Iran "better not" collect tolls from ships seeking to traverse the Hormuz Strait waterway, as both warring sides have initiated their own rival blockades of different sectors of the strait. Just last week, Trump had flatly rejected the possibility of Tehran impos...

Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Move To Halt Wind, Solar Approvals - Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Move To Halt Wind, Solar Approvals Authored by Owen Evans via The Epoch Times, A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt federal approvals for wind and solar projects. Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued a preliminary injunction on April 21, sought by a coalition of renewable energy groups. The...

Mercuria, Goldman, JPMorgan See Major Aluminum Market Shock - Mercuria, Goldman, JPMorgan See Major Aluminum Market Shock Analysts at Mercuria, the Geneva-based Swiss commodities trading firm, are sounding the alarm on the global aluminum market after severe disruptions in the Gulf region, adding to a growing list of trading desks and research teams warning of a deepening supply shock. "The scale of the supply shock we're seeing in the alum...

Trump Confirms Possible U.S. Takeover Of Spirit If 'Price Is Right' - Trump Confirms Possible U.S. Takeover Of Spirit If 'Price Is Right' Summary: Trump Confirms possible U.S. Gov't takeover of Spirit  WSJ says the Trump administration's possible $500 million rescue deal could leave the U.S. government with 90% control. WSJ says Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is leading the effort in U.S.-Spirit talks. BBG reported earlier on ...

As Americans turn to blue-collar jobs for stability, here’s which ones offer the most security — and which offer the least - College affordability issues and tech layoffs have boosted interest in the skilled trades, but “blue-collar work isn’t necessarily insulated from other market forces.”

Here’s how much money the 2026 NFL draft picks will make — and who’s at risk of losing millions - Three NFL players will make over $50 million in tonight’s draft

Why Intel’s stock is on track for a historic surge after earnings - Intel shares could see their best post-earnings performance on record and finally surpass their 2000 closing high amid a “CPU renaissance.”

Cheap stock options suggest a big post-earnings swing next week for Meta and other tech titans - Wall Street is underestimating a potential price explosion in next week’s tech-stock earnings reports.

French weather forecast 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.

‘This is unbelievable’: My adviser made $300,000 trading options. Now I’m being killed by taxes. Do I fire him? - “I am getting hit with IRMAA in two years.”

Trump is swaying the market like no president has in decades, analysis shows - Data suggests President Trump has been the driver behind the best and worst days for stocks in his second term.

‘The Lord has taken care of me’: I’m 74. I went from earning $14 an hour to retiring with $3.4 million. Here’s how I did it. - “I have always thought that I did not have any real talents or skills.”

The cannabis rescheduling is causing celebration — and confusion — as marijuana stocks sell off - Marijuana stocks sold off Thursday, after acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order rescheduling FDA-approved and state-licensed medical cannabis products as a less harmful substance — a move that led to celebration but also confusion among industry observers.

Nike is cutting 1,400 more jobs — and the company’s shake-up is not done yet - Nike on Thursday said it would cut around 1,400 jobs in its global operations, the latest efforts to shrink staff as the sneaker-maker’s turnaround efforts remain in flux and as it tries to bring new products to shelves more quickly.

Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks - Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said.

U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says - The arrest comes as concerns have grown about people with inside information making bets on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.

China's DeepSeek releases preview of long-awaited V4 model as AI race intensifies - Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview version of its long awaited V4 large language model.

Microsoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce - Microsoft's inaugural voluntary buyouts will be open to workers at the senior director level and below whose years of employment and age add up to 70 or more.

Owning the stage: Look past Live Nation's legal troubles to see a growing, high-margin venue business - Live Nation's stock hasn't caught up to the possibility that the company, once freed from its legal overhang, can capture more fan dollars.

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 fog of war hides dying Comex, Maguire tells LFTV - 4:40p ET Thursday, April 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program, London metals trader Andrew Maguire says serious monetary metals trading continues to migrate away from the New York Commodities Exchange to Asia, the dying of the Comex is being temporarily concealed by the war with Iran, and big rallies in physical gold and ...

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...

Dynamics and Surging Magnitude of US LNG Exports: Started 10 Years Ago in a Glut of Natural Gas that Collapsed the Price - 10th liquefaction & export terminal shipped first cargo. List of LNG export terminals, operating and under construction, by in-service date.

Hedge-Fund Meme-Stock Short-Squeeze Queen Avis Budget [CAR] Implodes by 72% in 26 Hours - “Stairs up, express elevator down” as hedge funds sock it to each other.

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.

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

Largest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining - Itau Unibanco, through its VC arm Itau Ventures, has made an undisclosed investment in Minter, a company that installs mobile data centers and bitcoin mining operations across Brazil. Minter’s approach allows it to take advantage of surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted. Key Takeaways: Itau Ventures invested up to $10M in Minter for mobile […]

BIS Report: Crypto Earn Products Resemble Deposits With No FDIC Protection - The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published a Financial Stability Institute report in April 2026, warning that the largest crypto platforms now operate as financial intermediaries without the capital buffers, deposit insurance or central bank access that apply to traditional banks. Key Takeaways: The BIS Financial Stability Institute warned in April 2026 that major crypto […]

Hong Kong Signals Web3 Push as $2B Tokenized Bonds Boost Efficiency - Hong Kong is embedding digital assets deeper into mainstream finance, with tokenization and stablecoins gaining stronger regulatory backing as market infrastructure. The push signals a broader effort to expand regulated blockchain use cases and attract global firms to the city. Key Takeaways: Hong Kong positioned digital assets as part of its core infrastructure, signaling strong […]

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity - Tokenized real-world assets are becoming core infrastructure for institutional portfolios as on-chain asset-backed credit and Treasury products scale faster than retail segments. That momentum matters now because it is reshaping capital markets distribution and accelerating product strategy decisions. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis shows RWAs nearing $30 billion, signaling accelerating institutiona...

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Fully Positive Across Key Timeframes, Led by Blackrock’s IBIT - Bitcoin ETF inflows have turned positive across all tracked periods, signaling renewed institutional demand for bitcoin exposure. Sustained inflows matter because they can influence bitcoin’s near-term price direction and broader crypto market momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs are showing stronger demand as flows turn positive across all tracked periods. Institutional investors are increasi...

The FBI's Alleged Probe of a Reporter for 'Stalking' Breaks New Ground in Criminalizing Journalism - The bureau reportedly investigated the author of a New York Times story that made FBI Director Kash Patel look bad.

So There Was More To The Story - Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford move from Paul Weiss to Davis Polk.

Lawmakers Seem Unlikely To Back RFK's $16 Billion Cuts to HHS - As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends his HHS budget, the modest cuts suggest shrinking government isn’t his real priority.

Spotting Scammers with "Verified" Dating App Profiles - Understanding what photo verification means on a dating app (and what it doesn't)

Chaos with the SPLC, Hasan Piker Endorses Violence, and Predictions Markets Run Amok - Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi break down this week’s bizarre turn of events: The SPLC got indicted, and Hasan Piker made more violent comments.

America's Debt Problem Is a Health Care Problem - And the government's "solution" is making it worse.

What's the Point of Telling Middle Schoolers Not To Commit Adultery? - Texas might have the right to post the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, but it shouldn't bother.

Do the Supreme Court "Shadow Papers" Reveal Supreme Court Hypocrisy? - William Baude and Richard Re respond to a common narrative

Two Cheers for Abundance Liberalism - This emerging school of thought has its flaws. But it's a potentially valuable ally for libertarians and other free market advocates.

Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Is Legally Puzzling but a 'Huge Win' for Patients, Suppliers, and Scientists - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is hard to reconcile with the relevant scientific and statutory criteria.

Misdirection and Misinformation: FISA Reauthorization Fight Intensifies -
Washington’s Self-Inflicted Farm Crisis -
Tax Burdens and the French Revolution - Oppressive taxation is unpopular and can harm the rule of law.

Higher Ed Reforms Could Save Taxpayers More than $200 Billion over the Next Decade - New Cato research has found that a suite of higher education reforms could help reduce the deficit by more than $200 billion over the next 10 years.

The Right to Try Isn’t the Same as the Ability to Try - For patients running out of time, a “right to try” that can’t be used isn’t a right—it’s an illusion.

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.

EFF to 9th Circuit (Again): App Stores Shouldn’t Be Liable for Processing Payments for User Content - EFF filed an amicus brief for the second time in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that allowing cases against the Apple, Google, and Facebook app stores to proceed could lead to greater censorship of users’ online speech. Our brief argues that the app stores should not lose Section 230 immunity for hosting “social casino” apps just because they process payments for virtu...

Speaking Freely: Lizzie O'Shea - Lizzie O’Shea is an Australian lawyer, author, and the founder and chair of Digital Rights Watch, which advocates for freedom, fairness, and fundamental rights in the digital age. She sits on the board of Blueprint for Free Speech, and in 2019 was named a Human Rights Hero by Access Now. Interviewer: Jillian York Jillian York: Hi, good morning, or rather, good evening for you. Lizzie O’Shea: Hi...

📁 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...

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 ...

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

PNC to cut 777 FirstBank jobs this summer - The reductions at the acquired bank’s Colorado headquarters are designed to stem “overlap.” PNC, in a statement, touted the Denver market as a strong, strategic talent base for technology at the bank.

First Citizens to shed SVB name - The Raleigh, North Carolina-based lender is dropping the Silicon Valley Bank name in the fourth quarter. It’s also letting go of the CIT name that’s remained with a commercial unit since a 2022 acquisition.

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.

Texas Capital, buoyed by turnaround, to pay first-ever dividend - The Dallas bank continues to advance a multiyear transformation strategy. On Thursday it laid out plans to expand its newly revamped private banking and family office business.

Pinnacle points to new hires as proof that merger is working - Three months after the merger of equals between Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial was completed, the company reported strong hiring trends. Executives say hiring success is key to the bank's growth strategy.

DOJ rescheduling medical cannabis may reignite bank interest - The Justice Department recategorized state and federally approved cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that falls short of full legalization but could ignite renewed interest from banks and credit unions in servicing state-legal cannabis businesses.

Huntington's profits rise, but it boosts reserves on war worries - The Columbus, Ohio-based company added to its cash hoard as a cushion against any economic dislocation connected to the conflict in the Middle East. The move narrowed Huntington's expected net interest margin for 2026.

Bread's strong earnings tempered by economic worries - The company reached an inflection point for loan growth and posted its sixth consecutive quarter of improving credit. But CFO Perry Beberman cautioned that higher fuel prices and depressed consumer sentiment could eventually pressure its outlook.

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.

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

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.

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...

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...