Precious Metals and Market News

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.

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

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

Texas Instruments Jumps Most Since Dot-Com On Upgraded Outlook; Goldman Sees Analog Recovery - Texas Instruments Jumps Most Since Dot-Com On Upgraded Outlook; Goldman Sees Analog Recovery Shares of Texas Instruments jumped the most since the Dot-Com bubble era after the chipmaker issued a stronger-than-expected second-quarter forecast, signaling that demand is rebounding across industrial markets and data centers. Goldman analysts told clients the guidance suggests the "ana...

12 AGs Petition Court To Defend Trump's Executive Order On Citizenship Verification In Elections - 12 AGs Petition Court To Defend Trump's Executive Order On Citizenship Verification In Elections Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times, Attorneys general from a dozen states on April 20 asked to intervene in two lawsuits that oppose President Donald Trump’s executive order on citizenship verification and other election integrity efforts. The coalition of attorneys genera...

Intel Shares Soar On Strong AI-Fueled Outlook, Surpassing August 2000 Peak - Intel Shares Soar On Strong AI-Fueled Outlook, Surpassing August 2000 Peak Chipmaker Intel, which less than a year ago was trading like a distressed company, and required a capital infusion from the US government, and earlier today hit a 90x forward PE... ... soared after hours after giving a strong sales forecast for the current period, signaling that the recently struggling ch...

Israel Waiting For US Greenlight To Renew Iran War: New 'Targets Marked', Says Katz - Israel Waiting For US Greenlight To Renew Iran War: New 'Targets Marked', Says Katz It should come as no surprise that the Netanyahu government is not happy with this current lull in the Iran war, as Trump's initially declared 3-5 day ceasefire extension has become more of an indefinite truce, with the Hormuz Strait blockade still on. Israel is now preparing for the possibility of...

Euthanasia Is Now 6% Of All Deaths In The Netherlands - Euthanasia Is Now 6% Of All Deaths In The Netherlands Via Remix News, Euthanasia is now responsible for 6 percent of all deaths in the Netherlands, and this figure is increasing every year. According to a report by the regional euthanasia review committee (RTE), cited by the news portal Hirado, 10,341 people died by euthanasia in 2025, and while three-quarters of the applicants...

"Gone In 60 Seconds": Feds Uncover DC-Area International Car Theft Ring - "Gone In 60 Seconds": Feds Uncover DC-Area International Car Theft Ring Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, Federal authorities in the Washington area have uncovered an alleged international vehicle theft ring involving six people suspected of stealing cars and shipping them to Africa, where they are sold for top dollar. Six people were charged on April 22 in conne...

Beyond Cookies - How To Stop The Invisible Browser Fingerprint That Tracks You Everywhere - Beyond Cookies - How To Stop The Invisible Browser Fingerprint That Tracks You Everywhere For years, the privacy advice was simple: clear your cookies, use incognito mode, or click "Reject All" on those annoying consent banners. That advice is now outdated. A groundbreaking study published last year has delivered the first peer-reviewed proof that the $600 billion online adverti...

39 Going On 40 (Trillion) - 39 Going On 40 (Trillion) Authored by Robert Aro via The Mises Institute, A little over two weeks ago, on April 7th, the U.S. national debt crossed $39 trillion. Since then, another $150 billion has already been added to the ledger. While major news outlets missed the milestone, every trillion is worthy of mention. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) put the figure ...

Trump Says Not Anxious, 'All The Time In The World' To End War, As Freeze On US Negotiations Endures - Trump Says Not Anxious, 'All The Time In The World' To End War, As Freeze On US Negotiations Endures Summary Israeli media says Iran Parliament Speaker resigns from negotiating team under IRGC pressure, oil spikes. Iran rejects report as completely false. Trump orders US Navy 'shoot & kill' small Iranian boats amid concern over mines in Hormuz. Says US now "doesn't need a d...

MSFT Plans First Voluntary Buyout In 51-Year History; Gates Foundation To Slash 20% Of Staff - MSFT Plans First Voluntary Buyout In 51-Year History; Gates Foundation To Slash 20% Of Staff Summary:  First CNBC reports MSFT's first-ever Voluntary Buyout in 51-Year Company History, Then a report by BBG on Meta planning 10% Workforce Cut, All Within Hours To note: Reuters First reported Meta's 10% cut late last week (report)   Meta Layoffs  First, Microsoft unve...

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 — the company’s shakeup 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.

I’m 56. My home has $400,000 in equity. If I lose my job, should I do a reverse mortgage? - “I currently make $145,000, and my wife makes $98,000.”

Employee buyouts like Microsoft’s could become more common. Here’s what workers need to know. - In today’s job market, buyouts like what Microsoft is reportedly proposing might become more common.

ServiceNow’s stock just had its worst day ever, taking the software sector down with it - A prominent software ETF is seeing its biggest daily decline in a year. There’s “no room for nuance” in the sector, an analyst says.

Mobileye’s robotaxi ambitions have ‘progressed significantly,’ and the stock surges - A key partner also announced expansion plans, which Mobileye said can show off its technology.

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

Meta plans to cut 10% of workforce, or 8,000 jobs, as it doubles down on AI - Meta’s latest workforce reduction comes as the company aims to spend up to $135 billion on AI this year

As Warner Bros. shareholders OK sale to Paramount, a legendary studio approaches the end of an era - The deal, which has met with resistance from Hollywood unions and some state attorneys general, is now awaiting regulatory approval.

QuantumScape’s stock has a roller-coaster day. Here’s what may be driving the volatility. - Shares of the battery-technology company are heavily shorted, and the company just signaled flashes of business momentum.

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.

Meta will cut 10% of workforce as company pushes deeper into AI - Meta plans to lay off 10% of its workforce, about 8,000 employees, as the company continues to ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.

Intel's stock soars 19% as results top estimates, with chipmaker showing signs of growth - Intel has been a Wall Street darling of late even as the business has yet to find much momentum.

Stocks close lower, retreating from records as software shares slump, oil jumps - Stocks pulled back on Thursday, led by a drop in software and higher oil prices.

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

IMF against making crypto legal tender, issues action plan - The International Monetary Fund is recommending that countries not give cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin status as legal tender. The IMF made that point as a part of a nine-point action plan for how ...

Legal Tender: Definition, Economic Functions, and Examples - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal ...

Gold, silver become legal tender in Texas under new law - Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/gold-silver-become-legal-tender-in-texas ...

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

Bitcoin Mining Profit Guide April 2026: 14 ASIC Rigs Compared at $0.04 Per kWh - On Thursday, April 23, Bitcoin’s hashprice stood at $36.46 per petahash per second, and every one of the 14 top-ranked ASIC miners tracked in current profitability data is generating positive daily returns for operators paying $0.04 per kilowatt-hour. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s hashprice hit $36.46 per PH/s on April 23, 2026, keeping all 14 tracked ASIC […]

Beyond the Breach: Why rsETH’s Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security - Following a breach by suspected North Korea-backed hackers, KelpDAO’s liquid restaked token, rsETH, depegged from ether. Flare CPO Filip Koprivec argues that the rsETH incident proves bridge security must be treated as a core component of collateral risk management. Key Takeaways: rsETH depegged to $1,723 on April 23 after KelpDAO suffered a breach by suspected […]

Bitcoin ETFs Add $336 Million as Ether Extends 10-Day Streak - Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with significant volume and a $336 million inflow, while ether’s inflow run hit its 10th day. XRP edged higher, and solana saw no inflows for the second day in a row. Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $335.8 million on April 22, led by Blackrock IBIT, extending a 7-day […]

Circle Economist Proposes Higher USDC Rates on Aave V3 After KelpDAO Exploit - Gordon Liao, Circle’s Chief Economist, submitted a governance proposal on April 22, 2026, calling on Aave to raise USDC borrow rates sharply on its V3 Ethereum Core market after a $292 million exploit against KelpDAO left the pool functionally frozen for four consecutive days. Key Takeaways: Circle’s Chief Economist Gordon Liao proposed raising USDC’s Aave […]

Bitcoin Retreats From $79K Peak as Middle East Economic Warfare Intensifies - Bitcoin’s momentum stalled on Thursday as the asset retreated from a peak of $79,500 to consolidate around $78,000. This 1.2% dip marked the cryptocurrency’s first 24-hour loss in several days, resulting in a $10 billion decline in total market capitalization. Key Takeaways: On April 23, bitcoin dipped to $77,201 after failing to sustain its $79,500 […]

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.

Biden Killed the Spirit Airlines Merger. Now Trump Wants Taxpayers To Save the Company. - A merger with JetBlue could have saved the company. Instead, taxpayers will now be forced to pick up the bill.

California Law Generally Requiring Federal Law Enforcement Officers to Display ID Violates Supremacy Clause - So the Ninth Circuit held yesterday.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

War worries prompt Huntington to boost reserves by $4B - 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...