Precious Metals and Market News

Private credit cracks and Middle East conflict drive gold past $5,200 as active investing returns - (Kitco News) - Global markets are attempting to stabilize following a historic $36 intraday swing in the price of oil. Stocks rallied Tuesday morning on hopes of a Middle East ceasefire, but the reality on the ground is a stark contrast to Wall Street's optimism.

BlackRock sees further gains for both gold and silver - (Kitco News) – Precious metals have seen unheard-of gains in recent months, and even though they have entered a far more volatile phase of their cycle, the bull market is far from over, according to Kristy Akullian, Head of iShares Investment Strategy for the Americas at BlackRock.“After a record run – and a sharp decline – where do precious metals go from here? And how do they fit into investo...

Gold, silver sharply up on safe-haven bids, weaker USDX - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply higher near midday Tuesday, on safe-haven demand amid marketplace uncertainties regarding the war in Iran and how long it will last.

Copper dealmaking leads PDAC week as mining stocks cool after a sharp run - (Kitco News) Mining equities weakened during the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto, even as bullion proved more resilient, reviving what some investors informally call the “PDAC curse.” The divergence followed a sharp run that left parts of the sector technically extended heading into the annual gathering.

Gold’s geopolitical premium is largely priced in, but watch Fed independence – StoneX’s O'Connell - (Kitco News) – The multi-year gold rally is being driven more by structural uncertainty than inflation, but much of the geopolitical premium from the Iran war may already be priced in, and the biggest uncertainty for gold is now Fed independence, according to StoneX.Speaking on a recent StoneX panel, Rhona O'Connell was asked about the likely direction of gold prices in the current geopoli...

Gold price testing resistance at $5,200 as U.S. existing home sales rise 1.7% in February - (Kitco News) - The gold market is resting at resistance at $5,200 an ounce and paying little attention to the U.S. housing market, as it shows preliminary signs of stabilizing, with consumers buying more existing homes than expected last month.

Rock beats paper: Gold’s bull run is far from over – Byron King - (Kitco News) - Gold prices continue to hold the line around $5,100 an ounce in what is proving to be a volatile consolidation pattern; however, according to one investor, there is still plenty of upside potential as the global economy faces extreme uncertainty and global debt remains at unsustainable levels.

Solid price gains for gold, silver amid weaker USDX - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, on safe-haven demand amid marketplace uncertainties regarding the war in Iran.

Bitcoin March 10 daily chart alert - Sideways grind favors bulls - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, March 10—March bitcoin futures prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Tuesday. Some chart consolidation is featured amid sideways and choppy trading.

Gold market analysis for March 10 - 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.

European Taxpayers Warn Against Eurobonds: A Looming Fiscal Trap - European Taxpayers Warn Against Eurobonds: A Looming Fiscal Trap Submitted by Thomas Kolbe In public debate, the introduction of joint European bonds, Eurobonds, has so far often been dismissed as a fantasy. That the European Taxpayers’ Association has now issued a clear warning against joint debt issuance should give critics of the Commission pause. Are the plans for standardized...

We Must Invest In Civics For America's 250th - We Must Invest In Civics For America's 250th Authored by Hans Zeiger via RealClearEducation, The second week of March is Civic Learning Week. It’s an annual observance marked by civics advocates with webinars, social media campaigns, and a big conference known as the National Forum, organized by the nonprofit iCivics. This year’s National Forum will take place in Philadelphia, as ...

$330 Million In U.S. Reaper Drones Suffer Grim Fate In Operation Epic Fury - $330 Million In U.S. Reaper Drones Suffer Grim Fate In Operation Epic Fury CBS News sources confirmed that over the eleven-day course of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. lost eleven General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drones. At roughly $30 million apiece, the losses likely cost taxpayers more than $330 million. The report is based on information from two U.S. officials, who said that losses...

ADHD May Not Be A Disorder After All - ADHD May Not Be A Disorder After All Authored by Amy Denney via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Isaac’s energy level, enthusiasm, and talkativeness were too much—at least for a traditional classroom. He had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); one psychologist explained that he had a high IQ but low maturity. Illustration by Lumi Liu It wasn’t un...

Trump Willing To Kill New Ayatollah If He Doesn't Cede To US Demands - Trump Willing To Kill New Ayatollah If He Doesn't Cede To US Demands It remains increasingly difficult to interpret President Trump, or to take his words at face value, especially when it comes to back-and-forth with reporters on the Iran war and future aims and plans. For example, on Monday, the president was asked at a news briefing in Florida whether Iran's new leader was a tar...

Why Fusion Energy Needs To Be American Born - Now More Than Ever - Why Fusion Energy Needs To Be American Born - Now More Than Ever Authored by Lawrence Kadish via the Gatestone Institute, The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping. Qatar's energy minister -- who, not surprisingly, appears to be lobbying on the side of Iran -- is warning that the conflict to prevent it from gaining nuclear weapons could "bring down the economies of the world" and...

South Korea Angry Over US Plan To Redeploy Critical Air Defense System To Mideast - South Korea Angry Over US Plan To Redeploy Critical Air Defense System To Mideast We previously highlighted that Zelensky's biggest current worry is that the Iran war and ongoing major US operations there will starve Ukraine of critical arms, and especially long sought-after and expensive anti-air systems and munitions. It's not just Ukraine expressing alarm, but now South Korea t...

Millennial Men Face Low Testosterone Crisis, Doctors Warn - Millennial Men Face Low Testosterone Crisis, Doctors Warn Authored by George Citroner via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Your phone, your food, and your shower gel may be conspiring against your testosterone. At least, that’s what a growing number of urologists are telling their youngest patients. Testosterone-deprived 'man' 'lifts' weights in his mother's basement in front of a...

As SAVE Act Vote Looms, FBI Expands 2020 Election Probe To Arizona - As SAVE Act Vote Looms, FBI Expands 2020 Election Probe To Arizona The federal government's post-2020 election reckoning has arrived in Arizona. Warren Petersen, the Arizona Senate President, confirmed Monday that federal investigators came knocking — and he answered.  "Late last week I received and complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records relating to the Arizona St...

Japan's Strategic Awakening - Japan's Strategic Awakening Authored by Lamont Colucci via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Japan’s strategic awakening is no longer theoretical—it’s unfolding in real time. In recent weeks, Tokyo confirmed plans to deploy advanced surface-to-air missile systems on Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost inhabited territory and only about 70 miles from Taiwan. The deployment is part...

Obamacare enrollment is plunging as costs soar, pushing down stocks like Centene - Americans are opting out of the Affordable Care Act, and health insurance companies are taking a financial hit.

What’s next for crude-oil prices as wealthy nations consider a release of their reserves - Panic in the oil market has calmed down, with prices pulling back from the week’s highs near $120 a barrel after a group of wealthy nations said they will consider a coordinated release of emergency global crude reserves

Oracle’s stock rises as AI demand spurs an earnings milestone not seen in 15 years - For the first time in over a decade and a half, Oracle says it grew both revenue and earnings by at least 20%.

Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance - Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout

Tesla and Google team up to push their own fix for rising electricity bills - The Big Tech giants joined a coalition that aims to work with U.S. lawmakers and regulators to utilize more of the electric grid and lower costs.

‘I am stuck in a low-income trap’: I’m a teacher and very good at my job. Will I ever earn six figures? - “My low salary requires me to have multiple other part-time jobs.”

New Social Security whistleblower alleges DOGE worker improperly accessed data and planned to share it - According to a report, a former DOGE software engineer allegedly told co-workers that he had two databases of U.S. citizens’ information.

Medicare Advantage insurers are overcharging taxpayers and seniors billions of dollars. Why is anyone surprised? - The big for-profit health insurers who run the Medicare Advantage program aren’t happy with the latest government watchdog report

Trump’s Iran attack is saddling your portfolio with a costly ‘risk tax’ — and you can’t escape it - America’s use of ‘hard power’ is pricing a security risk premium into every asset class.

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

U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strait of Hormuz - U.S. President Trump warned of “military consequences … at a level never seen before” if mines were not removed.

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

Powering AI: Europe switches on its first microgrid-connected data center - AVK and Pure Data Centers’ microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region’s first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.

Stock futures are little changed ahead of consumer inflation report: Live updates - The S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials ended Tuesday's session lower after a bout of volatile trading.

Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment from India's Reliance Industries - U.S. President said India's largest private energy company Reliance Industries is investing in a $300-billion refinery project in Texas.

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

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

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

Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it? - High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.

One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’ - An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gasoline Prices Spike, Now up 25% since January, Diesel Prices 40%, Heating up Inflation - California is back over $5. Prices in Texas jumped by 25% month to month, to over $3.23.

Crude Oil WTI Plunged by 24%, Back Below $88, from $116 Overnight. Gasoline Futures -16%. Manic Speculation Unwinds - The Futures Market is where the Imbeciles go nuts.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

A bill to make gold and silver legal currency in NH is back for the second year in a row - Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia, R-Tilton, has introduced a bill to make gold and silver legal tender in New Hampshire. Harvey-Bolia argued that gold and silver can hedge against inflation and allow people ...

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana ...

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Legislation approved to enact gold, silver as legal tender in Florida - A bill that enacts prior approval to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. With little comment, the Senate on Friday voted 31-1 on the measure (HB 1311) ...

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

Stablecoin Fintech KAST Raises $80M Series A to Build Global Digital Dollar Payments Platform - Stablecoin-powered fintech platform KAST has secured $80 million in Series A funding as investors place fresh bets on digital-dollar infrastructure designed to move money across borders faster than traditional banking systems. A Bet on Stablecoins: Fintech Startup KAST Expands Global Crypto Payments Infrastructure The funding round, announced this week, was co-led by QED Investors and […]

War Escalation or Hawkish Fed Pivot Could Turn Bitcoin Outlook Bearish - Rising geopolitical tensions and stubborn inflation risks could turn bearish for bitcoin, with Wintermute warning that further Middle East escalation or a hawkish Federal Reserve pivot may pressure markets already on edge. Bitcoin Steady as Oil Spike and Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets Bitcoin held modest gains during a broad market selloff as escalating tensions […]

Ripple Deepens XRP Role as Core Engine of Global Payments and Liquidity Infrastructure - Ripple is pushing aggressively into global markets while embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals expanding payments, liquidity, and treasury ambitions tied to digital asset adoption. Is Ripple Quietly Building the XRP Engine That Could Reshape Global Payments Forever? Global expansion and digital asset infrastructure development were highlighted ...

Bitcoin Diverges From Global Prices in South Korea — Third Major Discount Since FTX - With bitcoin trading between $65,962 and $73,669 this week, market data shows South Korea posted its deepest discount to global prices since December 2024. Rare Bitcoin Discount Hits South Korea — Only Three Such Events Since 2022 Bitcoin is trading at a discount in South Korea, as metrics collected at 7 p.m. EST Tuesday show […]

SEC Chair Pushes SEC-CFTC Regulatory Harmonization - U.S. regulators are moving to align oversight of securities and derivatives markets as SEC Chairman Paul Atkins pushes a coordinated framework with the CFTC designed to reduce duplicate compliance, unify supervision, and streamline how firms operate across both regimes. SEC and CFTC Move Toward Unified Market Oversight Framework Regulatory coordination between U.S. market overseers is […]

Trump's New Tariff Plan Still Asserts a Crisis That Does Not Exist - The president’s invocation of Section 122 conflates a trade deficit with a balance-of-payments deficit.

CNN Retracts Terrible Post About Alleged Terrorists at New York City Mayor's Mansion - "In less than an hour, their lives would drastically change as the pair would be arrested for throwing homemade bombs."

First Amendment May Protect First-Grader's Giving Black Classmate "Black Lives Mater Any Life" Drawing - So holds a Ninth Circuit panel, though reinforcing the Ninth Circuit's view that allegedly "derogatory and injurious remarks," including political speech, "directed at students' minority status" can be punished.

Users Made Grok Post Offensive Soccer Jokes. Now the U.K. Wants To Censor It. - After users prompted Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok to generate "vulgar" posts, British officials warned X it could face penalties.

Congress' Housing Bill Goes From Small Supply Booster to Housing Killer - The Senate's proposed inclusion of an effective ban on build-to-rent housing in a bipartisan housing bill could significantly shrink new home production.

California AI Model Training Disclosure Law Likely Doesn't Violate First Amendment - From last Wednesday's decision in X.AI LLC v. Bonta, by Judge Jesus Bernal (C.D. Cal.): Assembly Bill 2013 …, entitled… The post California AI Model Training Disclosure Law Likely Doesn't Violate First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump May Waive the Jones Act for Oil Shipments. Let's Repeal It Instead. - The century-old law makes energy more expensive even when there isn't a war raging in the Middle East.

Am I an Evil, Selfish Scalper for Selling My World Cup Tickets for a Profit? - The buyer, seller, and FIFA middleman were all happy with how the transaction went.

Very Complete? - Plus: Trump waves off missile blame, Virginia's latest firearms ban, a California representative leaves the GOP, and more...

Will SCOTUS Review the Iran War's Constitutionality? Don't Count on It. - The judiciary is largely absent from the long-running constitutional debate over undeclared foreign wars.

End Fed Ed Watch: March 2026 - With inevitably waning national attention on ending the department and the proliferation of developments around the effort, it is easy to lose track of what is happening. End Fed Ed Watch is here to help keep you up to date.

New Trade Agreements, With or Without the US, Should Be Negotiated Within the WTO - The 165 other WTO members must also stand together to defend their rights under the WTO treaty.

The Pentagon's Retaliation Campaign Against Anthropic Is Unconstitutional - The government punished Anthropic because the company refused to change what its AI model would say and do. That violates the First Amendment.

Wealth Taxes Raise Less Revenue Than You Think - Wealth taxes and other similarly narrow tax-the-rich proposals at best obscure the true cost of expanding government. At worst, they intentionally mislead voters into believing that someone else can foot the bill for an expansive government.

What’s at Stake for All of Us in the Youth Online Safety Debate - While this markup reported the bills favorably, there is likely to be further debate on the topic. Policymakers should seriously consider the legal and economic implications of the enforcement issues presented in the bills reported out of markup.

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

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

One Step is a Step Too Far - Thomas Jefferson warned that just one single step beyond the limits of the Constitution is one too many.  That’s because when the government crosses that line, it unlocks a virtually unlimited reservoir of power. The post One Step is a Step Too Far appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

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

Think Twice Before Buying or Using Meta’s Ray-Bans - Over the last decade or so, the tech industry has tried, and mostly failed, to make “smart glasses”—tech-infused glasses with cameras, AI, maps, displays, and more—a thing. But over the past year, products like Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Glasses and Oakley’s Meta Glasses have gone from a curious niche to the mainstream.  Before you strap a dashcam to your face and sprint out into the world filming ...

The Government Must Not Force Companies to Participate in AI-powered Surveillance - The rapidly escalating conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon, which started when the company refused to let the government use its technology to spy on Americans, has now gone to court. The Department of Defense retaliated by designating the company a “supply chain risk” (SCR). Now, Anthropic is asking courts to block the designation, arguing that the First Amendment does not permit the g...

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

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

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

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

PA: SB 822 Languishes in PA Senate Local Government Committee -   Pennsylvanians NEED Senate Bill 822 to run now Last October, Gun Owners of America testified before the Senate Local Government Committee that passing SB 822 was necessary to strengthen Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law. That has never been more true. This bill has been languishing in the Senate Local Government Committee chaired by Senator Dawn Keefer (R-31). Now is the … Read more

VA: SB 749 BAN on Firearms & Magazines Headed to Governor — TAKE ACTION - SB 749 unfortunately passed the Senate today, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. The bill is a sweeping ban on commonly owned firearms and standard capacity magazines. It criminalizes the import, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of so called “assault firearms” and bans magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. These are not rare or unusual items. … Read more

WY: Call Wyoming Governor Gordon – Historic Gun Rights Bills Could Be Vetoed! - Please Call Wyoming Governor Gordon – Historic Gun Rights Bills Could Be Vetoed! Call 307-777-7434 Last week, 3 critical GOA-backed Second Amendment bills passed the Wyoming Legislature and were sent to Governor Gordon’s Desk. These bills will lower the minimum age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB096) and increase protections against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders by making state … Read ...

Too friendly to rob, and other tales from a 200-year-old bank - One of the oldest banks in the country refuses to lose sight of its community identity.

DOJ, Halkbank agree to end Iran sanctions case - The Turkish lender would have to hire a monitor to review the bank’s compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions policy as part of a deferred prosecution agreement, which a judge must sign.

Wells Fargo chases lead bank role for middle-market clients - The lender is refining its products and hiring to cater to lower and upper middle-market companies, a commercial bank executive said.

Jefferies executives respond to Western Alliance suit - The bank’s CEO and president rebuffed statements they called “absurd” and “false and misleading,” adding that Jefferies has no obligation to repay $126 million. The executives also addressed exposure to a second embattled firm.

Trump issues fraud order after bank execs push national strategy - The president’s order comes a day after industry executives emphasized the need for better coordination among lenders, law enforcement and government at a House subcommittee hearing.

Bankers warn of fallout from a prolonged Middle East conflict - At an industry conference Tuesday, bankers said that an extended war with Iran will result in adverse economic conditions, including inflation.

Nubank hires former TikTok executive as marketing director - Kim Farrell, former global head of creators for TikTok, joins the Brazil-based neobank to develop its international brand strategy as it expands into the U.S.

A Texas banking entrepreneur makes deal to start third act - Dean Bass, who served as CEO at two Houston community banks, plans to acquire Lone Star Bank in a deal expected to close this summer.

Upstart to apply for bank charter for efficiency, not rivalry - The online lender, known for being an AI pioneer, says it wants a national bank license simply for efficiency's sake.

Visa, Mastercard accelerate AI tools for businesses - Visa is using AI agents to streamline payment disputes, while Mastercard launched "digital executives" for small businesses.

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

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

Denis Beau: Economic developments in France and the euro area - Remarks by Mr Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, at the European Economic and Financial Center (EEFC) Seminar, Paris, 27 February 2026.

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

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp.

Agencies clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities - Agencies clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities

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

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 5, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC...